RCFP has received many questions regarding the implications for journalists of using the military for civilian law enforcement.

Later that month, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it was investigating the law, arguing that it violates the ...

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press today announced $1.25 million in new funding from Press Forward, a national initiative to reimagine local news. With this grant, the Reporters ...

The legislation would protect journalists from, among other things, being compelled to identify confidential sources in legal proceedings.

We are honored to be one of the first organizations selected by the Henry Luce Foundation to receive this grant,” said RCFP ...

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 investigation. On behalf of Nexstar Media, Inc., Paula Knudsen Burke, the Reporters ...

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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 ...

The move could pose a threat to public interest newsgathering and the ability of the press to serve its watchdog function.

This RCFP guide helps journalists understand legal issues they may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has published a new tipsheet to help journalists access public records while reporting on immigration and deportation. The Reporters Committee’s ...