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The Chattanooga Times Free Press, represented by RCFP attorneys, sued the city council in 2022 for secretly discussing new ...

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 ...

By Jennifer R. Henrichsen and Hannah Bloch-Wehba* The practice of journalism has never been more global than it is today. At the same time, new applications and services can pose risks to the security ...

The state police denied Simeon’s request, claiming the footage contains potential evidence related to a criminal ...

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Guardian U.S., represented by RCFP attorneys, argues that ICE violated FOIA by failing to turn over deportation records.

The lawsuit alleges that the Office of the Attorney General and other DOJ components violated FOIA by wrongfully withholding records.

The Reporters Committee regularly submits amicus, or “friend-of-the-court,” briefs in state, federal, and U.S. Supreme Court cases where the news media brings an important perspective. Known for ...

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This guide was compiled by the following attorneys, legal fellows, and interns/externs: Grayson Clary, staff attorney Renee Griffin, staff attorney Emily Hockett, former Reporters Committee legal ...