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

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined November 2008
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Representing @NC5, an @rcfp attorney successfully challenged the sealing of search warrant materials connected to an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations by Rep. Andy Ogles. rcfp.org/ogles-search-warran…

TN news outlet wins court battle for records about seizure of Rep. Andy Ogles’s cell phone

A Reporters Committee attorney helped NewsChannel 5 successfully challenge the sealing of search warrants concerning a sitting congressman.

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We're still looking to hire multiple roles on our communications team! ➡️ Vice President of Communications ➡️ Media and Public Relations Manager If you're interested or know someone who might be, details are below:
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🚨 Want to help spread the word about @rcfp's work defending press freedom and the First Amendment? We're hiring two positions on our Communications team! Learn more and apply within: rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#ft
A flyer from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press invites applications for Media and Public Relations Manager and Vice President of Communications. The flyer is positioned on a desk with a laptop and a cup of coffee.

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“This ruling is an important win for the American public.” A judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, concluding that the president's ban likely violated their constitutional rights. rcfp.org/statement-white-hou…

Reporters Committee statement on judge ordering White House to restore press access to CNN, MS NOW,...

“This ruling is an important win for the American public,” said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.

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.@rcfp is excited to expand our legal services in Minnesota, helping local journalists pursue stories that inform and strengthen their communities — all at no cost to the news outlets we serve. rcfp.org/minnesota-proczko-a…

Reporters Committee brings free legal support to Minnesota journalists and newsrooms

Twin Cities attorney Christopher Proczko joins as the organization's first full-time Minnesota-based lawyer.

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🎤DX PUBLIC FORUM Workshop: Rights on Paper, Risk on the Ground - with Harlo Holmes, Chief Security Programs Officer at @FreedomofPress, and Jennifer Nelson of @rcfp Nov. 7 @ 10am SCHEDULE: dxfest.com/schedule/ TICKETS: dxfest.com/conference/rights…
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From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception in OKC. Panelists Ted Streuli - Oklahoma Watch Janelle Stecklein - Oklahoma Voice Brianna Bailey - The Frontier Tres Savage - NonDoc Media 📍 Bricktown Brewery | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free donorbox.org/events/958990/s…
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network is hosting a free, virtual roundtable for journalists on legal readiness in election season — how to handle subpoenas, prepare for newsroom raids, and more. Featuring @rcfp experts! Register now: cpj-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
This image is a promotional graphic for the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network's event titled "Election Ready: Safety and Resilience for Journalists." It lists event dates and topics, including legal and emotional management for journalists. RSVP details are at "pen.org/election-ready." Logos of partnering organizations like Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press are displayed at the bottom. A partial image of a voting sign is visible on the left.

ALT This image is a promotional graphic for the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network's event titled "Election Ready: Safety and Resilience for Journalists." It lists event dates and topics, including legal and emotional management for journalists. RSVP details are at "pen.org/election-ready." Logos of partnering organizations like Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press are displayed at the bottom. A partial image of a voting sign is visible on the left.

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This morning, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. @rcfp President Bruce D. Brown called the ruling “an important win for the American public.” rcfp.org/statement-white-hou…
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The White House press ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, and Politico is “illegal and unconstitutional,” @rcfp argues in a new friend-of-the-court brief joined by 50 media outlets and industry groups. Their access must be restored. rcfp.org/white-house-cnn-msn…

Media coalition: White House press ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, Politico is ‘illegal and unconstitu...

Reporters Committee rallied a coalition of 50 media outlets and industry groups in urging a federal court to restore White House access to the news outlets.

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This White House press ban is illegal and unconstitutional. It violates the First Amendment. We're standing together with @RCFP, @WHCA, and more than 50 media outlets to urge the federal courts to immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. rcfp.org/white-house-cnn-msn…

Media coalition: White House press ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, Politico is ‘illegal and unconstitu...

Reporters Committee rallied a coalition of 50 media outlets and industry groups in urging a federal court to restore White House access to the news outlets.

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Today the WHCA joined the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and nearly 50 news organizations in filing an amicus brief urging the court to immediately reverse the administration's ban on CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO. The brief makes clear what the law has long established: the government cannot remove journalists from the White House because it dislikes their reporting. That is viewpoint discrimination, and a clear violation of the First Amendment. Today the WHCA backs that position in court, urging relief without delay.  See the brief here: storage.courtlistener.com/re… Jacqui Heinrich, WHCA President
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The @rcfp, @whca and 49 news organizations — including The Washington Post — file an amicus brief in support of the banned outlets' request for a temporary restraining order. storage.courtlistener.com/re…
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Big news: We’re excited to welcome Christopher Proczko to @rcfp as our Minnesota Staff Attorney! Proczko will provide free legal support to local reporters and news outlets pursuing public-interest journalism across the state. Learn more: rcfp.org/minnesota-proczko-a…
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“Minnesota has become an important battleground in the nationwide fight for press freedom,” says @rcfp’s Lisa Zycherman. Expanding our free legal services there will help in-state journalists report investigative stories in their communities, she notes.
A quote from Reporters Committee's Lisa Zycherman: 'Minnesota has become an important battleground in the nationwide fight for press freedom, with local journalists frequently facing legal threats in their effort to keep communities informed. By establishing a permanent, on-the-ground legal presence in Minnesota, Reporters Committee is helping to ensure that journalists can focus on doing what they do best: telling stories that matter and holding people in power accountable.'

ALT A quote from Reporters Committee's Lisa Zycherman: 'Minnesota has become an important battleground in the nationwide fight for press freedom, with local journalists frequently facing legal threats in their effort to keep communities informed. By establishing a permanent, on-the-ground legal presence in Minnesota, Reporters Committee is helping to ensure that journalists can focus on doing what they do best: telling stories that matter and holding people in power accountable.'

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Our immense thanks to @McKnightFdn @JoyceFdn, whose support powered our expansion into Minnesota. It’s the latest addition to @rcfp’s Local Legal Initiative, which is active in nearly 10 states across the country. Check out all of our LLI work here: rcfp.org/local/

Local Legal Initiative | Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Local Legal Initiative provides legal support to journalists across the U.S. pursuing enterprise and investigative stories in their communities.

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"It's legally indefensible for the White House to be doing what it's doing." @rcfp's Gabe Rottman appeared on @1a to discuss Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, the news outlets' lawsuit fighting back, and what's next. the1a.org/segments/why-donal…

Why Donald Trump banned media outlets from the White House

It’s just the latest in the Trump administration’s ongoing attacks on the media.

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“Getting these records is crucial to understanding how these massive, militarized — and ultimately deadly — immigration raids unfolded and why so many details of the event remain shielded from public view.” rcfp.org/glass-house-foia-la…

Journalist sues ICE for records about deadly immigration raid at California cannabis farm

On behalf of journalist Jackie Botts, Reporters Committee attorneys argue that ICE and other agencies violated the Freedom of Information Act.

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🚨 Want to help spread the word about @rcfp's work defending press freedom and the First Amendment? We're hiring two positions on our Communications team! Learn more and apply within: rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#ft
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