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6 天之前 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides free legal guides and resources to help reporters understand their rights.
RCFP’s 2024 year in review
2024年12月12日 · The Reporters Committee, joined by more than 100 media organizations, continued to urge Congress to pass the PRESS Act, a bipartisan shield bill that would establish robust federal protections for the newsgathering rights of journalists.. In letters sent to lawmakers in June and October, the Reporters Committee emphasized the need for legislation that would bar the federal government from ...
What We Do - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. The Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and …
Open Government Guide - The Reporters Committee for …
The Open Government Guide is a complete compendium of information on every state’s open records and open meetings laws.Each state’s section is arranged according to a standard outline, making it easy to compare laws in various states. If you’re a new user of this guide, be sure to read the Introduction to the Open Government Guide.. …
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - rcfp.org
2019年1月4日 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is excited to share that we launched our website with a fresh, updated design, improved navigation, and a clearer focus on what we do — defend the legal rights of newsgatherers. Our new website has been a year in the making, and our amazing partners at Alley […]
Texas anti-SLAPP cases make up small percentage of state's …
5 天之前 · Since its passage in 2011, Texas residents have benefited from a strong state law deterring strategic lawsuits against public participation. SLAPPs are frivolous lawsuits, often alleging defamation, that are intended to intimidate defendants into silence.
Trainings - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Reporters Committee regularly hosts trainings for journalists and newsrooms covering a variety of topics. Below are some examples of the trainings we do. If you would like to set up a training for your newsroom, contact us. How to Know When You Need a Lawyer Learn from experienced attorneys about how to identify when […]
It is time to push back against government gatekeeping practices
2024年11月29日 · This column was originally published in the November 2024 issue of The Tennessee Press, the official publication of the Tennessee Press Association.. If there’s one thing that drives journalists crazier than perhaps anything else, it’s having to fight their way through media relations departments to get the answers they need from government agencies.
Calendar of Events - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the …
2024年11月21日 · In this Virginia Press Association workshop, media attorneys will discuss what Virginia journalists and publishers need to know to minimize their risk of legal liability. Among other segments, Lin Weeks, senior staff attorney at the Reporters Committee, will review the Virginia Freedom of ...
Hotline - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
2024年7月19日 · We spoke with journalists who frequently contact RCFP’s hotline for help navigating legal obstacles to their reporting.