Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

@rcfp

The Reporters Committee (RCFP) provides free legal help to journalists and protects their First Amendment rights. Legal Hotline: 800-336-4243 | [email protected]

Washington, D.C.

Joined November 2008

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · 6 h

You're invited to the Comedy Show for Freedom of the Press! This Friday in D.C., join @grassrootsfunny and an all-star line-up of comedians for a night of stand-up and satire to benefit @rcfp. (Scoop: Journalists get a discount!) 🎟️ Buy tix today: eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-…

rcfp's tweet image. You're invited to the Comedy Show for Freedom of the Press!

This Friday in D.C., join @grassrootsfunny and an all-star line-up of comedians for a night of stand-up and satire to benefit @rcfp. (Scoop: Journalists get a discount!)

🎟️ Buy tix today: eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-…

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · 24 h

Disclosing bodycam footage of a fatal police shooting in Pennsylvania could shed light on the incident and allow for meaningful oversight of law enforcement. An @rcfp attorney, on behalf of a group of news outlets, is suing to access the videos. rcfp.org/litigation/nex…

rcfp's tweet card. An RCFP attorney is representing the outlet in its fight to access the footage.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 21

“This ruling sends a strong message to city and county officials across Tennessee that decisions about the public’s business cannot be made behind closed doors,” said @rcfp's Paul McAdoo. rcfp.org/chattanooga-ci…

rcfp's tweet card. The Chattanooga Times Free Press, represented by RCFP attorneys, sued the city council in 2022 for secretly discussing new voting boundaries.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 20

A Pennsylvania court ruling, if allowed to stand, would undermine the state's Right-to-Know Law and threaten public access to election records. @rcfp and @PNAnews are urging an appeals court to reverse the decision: rcfp.org/briefs-comment…

rcfp's tweet card. A ruling by a Pennsylvania trial court undermines the Right-to-Know Law and threatens public access to election records.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 19

In testimony before the Massachusetts Legislature, @rcfp's Gabe Rottman expressed support for a reporter’s shield bill, which would establish important protections for the public’s right to know. Massachusetts is one of nine states without such a law. rcfp.org/briefs-comment…

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

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 18

.@rcfp's Immigration Reporting Legal Guide — published in English and Spanish — helps journalists understand legal issues they may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation. rcfp.org/resources/immi…

rcfp's tweet card. This RCFP guide helps journalists understand legal issues they may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 18

Congress's decision to claw back federal funding from America's public media broadcasters is a devastating blow to communities across the country. @rcfp's full statement:

rcfp's tweet image. Congress's decision to claw back federal funding from America's public media broadcasters is a devastating blow to communities across the country.

@rcfp's full statement:

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 18

Amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, @GuardianUS — represented by @rcfp attorneys — is suing ICE for access to deportation records. rcfp.org/litigation/gua…

rcfp's tweet card. Guardian U.S., represented by RCFP attorneys, argues that ICE violated FOIA by failing to turn over deportation records.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 17

Support America's free press with some not-so-free laughs at a comedy show benefiting @rcfp! (Scoop: Journalists get a discount.) Don't miss the Comedy Show for Freedom of the Press — July 25 in D.C. — organized by @grassrootsfunny. 🤣 Grab tix today: eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-…

rcfp's tweet image. Support America's free press with some not-so-free laughs at a comedy show benefiting @rcfp! (Scoop: Journalists get a discount.)

Don't miss the Comedy Show for Freedom of the Press — July 25 in D.C. — organized by @grassrootsfunny.

🤣 Grab tix today: eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-…

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 16

A group of news outlets, represented by an @rcfp attorney, is suing the Pennsylvania State Police for access to bodycam and dashboard footage that would shed light on a fatal police shooting. rcfp.org/litigation/nex…

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 16

🎉 We’re honored to be selected as one of 22 local news projects receiving support from #PressForward! This allows @rcfp to expand our Local Legal Initiative, providing pro bono legal services for local enterprise and investigative reporting. Learn more: pressforward.news/infrastructure…

rcfp's tweet card. Press Forward is announcing investments of $22.7 million in 22 projects that will strengthen the infrastructure of the field. Today’s local newsrooms are much smaller than 25 years ago – doing more...

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 15

.@rcfp is thrilled to announce a $1 million gift from @HLuceFdn, fueling our mission to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists across the country. rcfp.org/henry-luce-fou…

rcfp's tweet card. “We are honored to be one of the first organizations selected by the Henry Luce Foundation to receive this grant,” said RCFP President Bruce. D. Brown.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 15

.@rcfp and @PNAnews are urging a Pennsylvania court to reverse a lower-court ruling that undermines the state's Right-to-Know Law and threatens public access to election records. rcfp.org/briefs-comment…

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 14

A Tennessee judge ruled that the Chattanooga City Council violated the state’s Open Meetings Act during the process of creating new voting districts for city elections, siding with arguments @rcfp attorneys made in a lawsuit on behalf of @TimesFreePress. rcfp.org/chattanooga-ci…

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 13

.@rcfp's free Legal Hotline offers assistance to journalists with a variety of media law and press freedom issues. It also serves as a 24/7 emergency line for reporters who face imminent threats, like arrest or detainment. Bookmark it today: rcfp.org/legal-hotline/

rcfp's tweet image. .@rcfp's free Legal Hotline offers assistance to journalists with a variety of media law and press freedom issues. It also serves as a 24/7 emergency line for reporters who face imminent threats, like arrest or detainment.

Bookmark it today: rcfp.org/legal-hotline/

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp · Jul 12

ICYMI: Eric Feder joined @rcfp.org as our Local Legal Initiative director! In this role, he will oversee our growing program that meets the legal needs of local journalists — now active in five states across the U.S. rcfp.org/eric-feder-joi…

rcfp's tweet card. Feder will oversee RCFP’s growing program to provide free legal support to local journalists and newsrooms, which is now active in five states.

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