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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 …
Legal Guide for Journalists Covering the Election - RCFP
Newsgathering. The Election Legal Guide provides an overview of legal issues that journalists may face while reporting on elections. This guide was originally authored in 2020 by Reporters …
RCFP’s 2023 year in review - The Reporters Committee for …
Dec 8, 2023 · In 2023, the reporting made possible by Reporters Committee attorneys’ free legal support took the public inside jails and prisons, closed-door school board meetings, and even …
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 …
Reporters Committee urges Congress to pass PRESS Act
Oct 8, 2024 · In the letter to the House, the Reporters Committee commends members for passing the bill earlier this year and urges them to continue to support the measure if it returns …
State of Press Freedom in the United States 2021 - Reporters …
May 3, 2022 · Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press launched a four-part newsletter series analyzing the state of press freedom in the United …
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 …
COVID-19 Press Freedom and Government Transparency - RCFP
Press freedom and government transparency during COVID-19. This COVID-19 resource addresses court access, public records, open meetings, and government emergency powers …
Building support for press freedom | The Reporters Committee …
Mar 13, 2019 · Based on responses from voters, journalists can take five specific steps to help reinforce the value of a free press and spur public support: 1. Don’t make President Trump the …