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The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press today announced $1.25 million in new funding from Press Forward, a national ...
The legislation would protect journalists from, among other things, being compelled to identify confidential sources in legal proceedings.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press, represented by RCFP attorneys, sued the city council in 2022 for secretly discussing new ...
The state police denied Simeon’s request, claiming the footage contains potential evidence related to a criminal ...
We are honored to be one of the first organizations selected by the Henry Luce Foundation to receive this grant,” said RCFP ...
The Reporter’s Privilege is a complete compendium of information on the reporter’s privilege — the right not to be compelled to testify or disclose sources and information in court — in each state and ...
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On May 23, 2019, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned a superseding indictment against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. The indictment adds 17 counts under the Espionage ...
The move could pose a threat to public interest newsgathering and the ability of the press to serve its watchdog function.