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WEB5 days ago · Preserving our free press. Journalists tell the stories that affect our lives — in the face of government secrecy, misinformation campaigns, and even physical violence. When your right to information is threatened, the Reporters Committee is there — filing legal briefs, standing up to legal bullying, and going to court to support the public ...
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 ...
State of Press Freedom in the United States 2021 - Reporters …
WEBMay 3, 2022 · Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press launched a four-part newsletter series analyzing the state of press freedom in the United States.. Over the next few weeks, the Reporters Committee will share our analysis of the 2021 data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, beginning with the big-picture takeaways from reported incidents of assaults and ...
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.
Calendar of Events | The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the …
WEBNewsroom Safety Across America — Washington, D.C. Date: Sept. 23, 2024 Location: Washington, D.C. The International Women’s Media Foundation is partnering with the Reporters Committee to host a one-day safety training for journalists covering elections and protests as part of the IWMF’s Newsroom Safety Across America initiative.Topics include risk assessment and mitigation, personal ...
Resources - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBReporter’s Recording Guide. The Reporter's Recording Guide provides a summary of each state's laws governing the recording of phone calls and in-person conversations and how those laws affect newsgathering. Because…. view more. View all Legal Guides.
Posts - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Reporters Committee statement on the release of Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza. “We look forward to once again reading and hearing the stories that each of these journalists bring to light." August 1, 2024. Announcements.
Amicus Briefs & Comments - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of …
WEBThe 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 building broad coalitions of major news and transparency organizations, the Reporters Committee is a voice for the right to freely gather and ...
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - rcfp.org
WEBJan 4, 2019 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is excited to share that we launched our website with a fresh, updated design, improved navigation, and a clearer focus on what we do — defend the legal rights of newsgatherers. Our new website has been a year in the making, and our amazing partners at Alley […]