Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Clients: The Associated Press and Michelle Smith ...

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

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

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 ...

Opportunities at the Reporters Committee include full-time positions, legal and policy fellowships, internships, and other openings as they are available. Please note application and deadline ...

The Chattanooga Times Free Press, represented by RCFP attorneys, sued the city council in 2022 for secretly discussing new ...

AS 12.65.020 provides that the state medical examiner may perform a post-mortem examination, including an autopsy, necessary to make a proper determination of the cause of death and to complete the ...

A growing consensus of courts have recognized a constitutional right to record government officials engaged in their duties in a public place. This First Amendment right to record generally ...

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

The Reporter’s Recording Guide provides a summary of the recording laws (which restrict the recording and dissemination of phone calls and in-person conversations) and hidden camera laws (which ...

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press monitors subpoenas and other legal threats targeting journalists, and helps those facing government attempts to force them to testify about or disclose ...

An up-to-date map of current state legislation status and police department policies regarding police worn body camera footage.