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Nov 18, 2024 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides free legal guides and resources to help reporters understand their rights.
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.. …
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 …
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 […]
Introduction to the Reporter’s Privilege Compendium
Nov 5, 2021 · RCFP attorneys authored this introduction, with special thanks to legal intern Britland Kenworthy. Last updated Nov. 5, 2021. The Reporter’s Privilege Compendium, first posted online in 2002, is the most detailed examination available of the reporter’s privilege — the right not to be compelled to reveal sources or materials in …
Resources - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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Posts - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Nov 18, 2024 · Under Trump, DHS monitored journalists covering the border and attempted to obtain the identity of reporters’ confidential sources.
RCFP welcomes new hotline attorney, legal fellows, policy analyst
Oct 18, 2024 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is thrilled to welcome six new hires, including a staff attorney, four legal fellows, and a policy analyst — additions that will expand the organization’s capacity to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists.
Fellowships - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Oct 1, 2024 · Each year, the Reporters Committee welcomes legal fellows to our Washington, D.C., office. They monitor significant developments in media law, assist staff attorneys responding to legal defense requests from reporters, assist staff attorneys in preparing legal memoranda, litigation materials and friend-of-the-court briefs, and handle other special projects.
Guides Archive - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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