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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. The Open Government Guide covers state laws. We also ...
RCFP’s 2024 year in review
Dec 12, 2024 · Democracy and Elections RCFP worked hard to prepare journalists for Election 2024 coverage. (Credit: Steven Senne/AP) The Reporters Committee worked especially hard this year to make sure that journalists and news organizations were prepared to cover the 2024 elections. Reporters Committee attorneys updated our election-related resources — including our Election Legal Guide (available in ...
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 many more who use our online resources. For updates on our work ...
RCFP’s 2023 year in review - The Reporters Committee for …
Dec 8, 2023 · RCFP's work in 2023 helped journalists keep the public informed, hold government accountable, and strengthen press protections for years to come.
Court blocks enforcement of Louisiana’s police ‘buffer zone’ law
4 days ago · A federal district court in Louisiana has blocked the state from enforcing a law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after being told to stay back, concluding that the statute is unconstitutionally vague and “allows for arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.” In a ruling issued on Friday, Judge John W. deGravelles of the U.S. District Court for ...
RCFP tipsheet helps journalists access immigration records
Jan 27, 2025 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has published a new tipsheet to help journalists access public records while reporting on immigration and deportation. The Reporters Committee’s two-page tipsheet helps journalists navigate the complex web of federal, state, and private entities ...
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 […]
Reporters Committee welcomes new legal and support staff
Oct 18, 2024 · The new staff members will expand RCFP’s work to meet the pressing legal needs of journalists and protect First Amendment freedoms.
Meet the new RCFP.org | The Reporters Committee for Freedom of …
Jan 4, 2019 · 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 worked with us on user research, strategic planning, and responsive design. The ...