This week, a federal court ruled that the government must obtain a warrant to search travelers' electronic devices at the border. In its opinion, the court cited a friend-of-the-court brief submitted by the Reporters Committee and the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, writing that it “makes a persuasive case that warrantless searches of cell phones not only constitute an unjustified governmental intrusion into travelers’ private expressions of religion, personal associations, and journalistic endeavors — they also risk chilling the exercise of those rights.” As Staff Attorney Grayson Clary noted, the ruling is a win for #pressfreedom. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eG-kQmbY
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RCFP provides free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms & the newsgathering rights of journalists.
About us
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that has provided free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists since 1970. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and our team of attorneys protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists by: *Operating a 24/7 Legal Defense Hotline to answer questions from journalists and media lawyers. *Filing amicus briefs and statements of support in court cases involving First Amendment freedoms and access to public information. *Representing journalists and news organizations pro bono in cases involving First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering. *Providing free resources on media law topics ranging from open government and reporter shield laws to access to court documents and proceedings. *Leading trainings to help news organizations, freelance journalists, documentary filmmakers, and others who gather and report news navigate legal issues. *Preparing the next generation of media lawyers for a career defending the First Amendment through fellowships and internships. For more information, visit our website at rcfp.org.
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- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
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- 1970
- Specialties
- Media Law, First Amendment, Libel, Freedom of Information, Prior Restraints, Reporters Privilege, Court Access, Privacy, Newsgathering, and content regulation
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The Reporters Committee's Legal Hotline is always available for journalists who need help overcoming newsgathering obstacles — and some return for assistance again and again. “It’s been incredibly helpful as a reporter to have someone with that amount of knowledge who is game to just answer your questions whenever they come up,” said Paige Pfleger, a criminal justice reporter at WPLN News. We spoke to Pfleger and three other journalists who have repeatedly sought free help from the hotline — whether it's fighting for public records against a stubborn agency or responding to potential legal threats intended to stifle reporting — and how it's made a positive difference in their work.
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Before Virginia abolished the death penalty in 2021, the state’s Department of Corrections made dozens of recordings of executions over three decades, but nearly all of them are secret. That could change soon. Last week, the Virginia Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether to lift the veil of secrecy over the execution tapes, possibly providing a rare and important glimpse into how the state administered capital punishment. Reporters Committee Communications Intern Emily Vespa spoke with Ian Kalish, a clinical supervising attorney at RCFP who is involved in the case, to learn more about the public records lawsuit seeking access to the tapes and how the records could strengthen efforts to hold Virginia prisons accountable. “I think these records are very valuable because this process is largely happening within sort of a black box," Kalish says. "I think just being able to facilitate that type of oversight is quite important.”
NPR fights for access to Virginia execution recordings
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The Reporters Committee is now looking for a Local Legal Initiative Attorney in Oklahoma! This position will advise and represent news organizations and individual journalists in Oklahoma in impact and defense matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment issues. The attorney will contribute to amicus briefs and vetting practices, as well as facilitate trainings in the state, among other tasks. The Oklahoma LLI Attorney must be based in-state. View the full job posting and apply ⤵
Local Legal Initiative Attorney - Oklahoma
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On Thursday, we're partnering with the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) to lead a free legal training for journalists covering the Democratic National Convention! The virtual session will cover newsgathering rights, tips for safely reporting on protests, and more. Attendees will also come away with practical tips and resources to support their broader work around the 2024 elections. If you're covering the DNC, you won't want to miss it! Sign up today ⤵
Register: "Legal training for journalists covering the Democratic National Convention"
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The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison after being wrongfully convicted for simply doing his job. Journalism is not a crime. #IStandWithEvan Evan has been wrongfully detained in Russia for over 475 days on false espionage charges. We condemn this brazen violation of #pressfreedom and continue to call for his immediate release.
Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison After Wrongful Conviction
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In this week’s edition of The Nuance, Staff Attorney Grayson Clary reviews the Supreme Court’s recent slate of First Amendment cases and finds that, overall, “this year’s opinions offer meaningful grounds for optimism.” Headlined by the Court’s blockbuster NetChoice decision, the justices largely reaffirmed key safeguards for free speech and journalism and turned back efforts to undermine or remake them But while the principles that protect newsgathering made it out of the term unscathed or fortified, Clary warns that the fight for press freedom isn't over: “As encouraged as we are by this term’s bottom line, we don’t plan to rest on our laurels. We’ll continue to work — in the Supreme Court and beyond — to defend the constitutional guarantees on which the news media depends.”
A blockbuster term at the US Supreme Court — and the work still to do
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New job: We're looking for a Deputy Director of Salesforce and Information Systems to support our data, information systems, and technology needs. The position includes a combination of Salesforce database administration, data hygiene and security oversight, and information and impact analysis. It requires working strategically with leadership across the fundraising, operations, communications, and legal teams. Learn more and apply here ⤵
Deputy Director of Salesforce & Information Systems
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We're excited to announce that Martha Raddatz of ABC News will host the 2024 Freedom of the Press Awards on Oct. 16 in New York City! “With ongoing global conflicts and a consequential U.S. presidential election before us, this year further underscores how vital a free press is to our democracy,” said Raddatz. “I look forward to hosting the Freedom of the Press Awards this year, as we recognize a formidable group of journalists and legal experts whose work represents the best in journalism.”
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz to host 2024 Freedom of the Press Awards
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Journalists covering the Republican National Convention this week: The Reporters Committee has built a dedicated page of resources and information on how to stay safe while reporting at the RNC in Milwaukee. As it has in every election cycle since 1972, the Reporters Committee will also provide expanded support for its free Legal Hotline during this time. If you have questions or encounter issues while reporting at the convention, contact the Hotline at 1-800-336-4243 or using the online form linked in the page below ⤵
2024 Political Conventions Resources and Tips
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