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WEBSep 23, 2010 · A Reporter’s Guide to Pre-Publication Review. Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides free legal guides and resources to help reporters understand their rights.
What We Do - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBThe 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 […]
RCFP analyzes the state of U.S. press freedom in 2022
WEBMay 24, 2023 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press recently published a four-part newsletter series analyzing 2022 data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.. The series, which launched on World Press Freedom Day, highlights some of the most egregious press freedom violations from last year, including the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, and explores notable trends gleaned ...
RCFP’s 2023 year in review - The Reporters Committee for …
WEBDec 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 an FBI interrogation. It shed light on everything from a botched U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan to a government surveillance operation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
New DOJ recommendations for police, press bridge protest divide
WEB4 days ago · The report proposes best practices for police-press interactions for before, during, and after a protest event. Reporters Committee October 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Police Executive Research Forum released a first-of-its kind set of best practices for police-press interactions at …
RCFP announces 2024 Freedom of the Press Award honorees
WEBMay 9, 2024 · The 2024 honorees are: Stephen Paul Engelberg, Editor-in-Chief, ProPublica. Maria Hinojosa, Founder and President, Futuro Media. Josie Huang, Reporter, LAist. Mazin Sidahmed, Co-Founder, Documented. Sisi Wei, Editor-in-Chief, The Markup. The Reporters Committee will also present a new award this year to the law firm Covington & Burling LLP in ...
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press 2022 year in …
WEBDec 16, 2022 · Reporters Committee December 16, 2022. 2022 was another successful year for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press — and, more importantly, for the journalists who rely on our free legal services and resources to keep the public informed. At the local and national levels, Reporters Committee attorneys helped the news media win many ...
COVID-19 Press Freedom and Government Transparency - RCFP
WEBPress freedom and government transparency during COVID-19. This COVID-19 resource addresses court access, public records, open meetings, and government emergency powers amid the pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has outlined recommendations for journalists, legislators, and courts ...
Building support for press freedom | The Reporters Committee …
WEBMar 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 focus of the press freedom conversation. Press freedom is a nonpartisan issue, and the conversation around the importance of defending it should be, too.
What the Supreme Court’s next term holds for the First Amendment
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Villarreal has asked the justices to hear her case with the support of a staggering 13 friend-of-the-court briefs — including our brief on behalf of 21 news organizations, urging the Court to defend the press’s fundamental First Amendment right to ask questions. The Court will review that petition at its upcoming conference on Oct. 11.