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.@rcfp attorneys are participating in several sessions at #IRE26 — from covering law enforcement to protecting confidential sources. rcfp.org/rcfp-ire-2026/
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Oklahoma officials told Nick Bowlin it would cost $149,000 to process his public records request. The response prompted Bowlin to turn to @rcfp's Leslie Briggs for help.
“Leslie got involved, and the records just started pouring in,” Bowlin said. rcfp.org/nick-bowlin-frontie…
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Passionate about press freedom? @rcfp is hiring a Communications Coordinator, with a primary focus on social media content creation and media relations.
View the opportunity and apply here: rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#ft
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Attending #IRE26? Mark your calendar for these sessions featuring @rcfp attorneys — from covering the midterm elections to the future of FOIA. rcfp.org/rcfp-ire-2026/
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Join us June 25 for a webinar with journalist Marisa Kabas and @rcfp's Adam A. Marshall about the legal obstacles they faced in unearthing police bodycam footage of the DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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.@rcfp is suing the Trump administration for access to records that could shed light on the government’s arrests of Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, and Shane Bollman following their coverage of a Minnesota anti-ICE protest earlier this year. rcfp.org/foia-lawsuit-lemon-…
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“Seized,” a documentary on the 2023 police raid of a small-town Kansas newspaper, is screening Saturday at @dcdoxfest!
When you get tickets, use promo code "FREEPRESS" for 10% off: dcdoxfest.com/films/seized/
ALT A person is holding a newspaper titled "Marion County Record" with the main headline "Seized but not silenced." The image includes a logo for the DC/DOX Film Festival at the bottom, with the text "DCDOXFEST.COM | Washington, DC."
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In Pennsylvania, university police departments claimed they don’t have to comply with the state’s public records law because they’re connected to universities.
Now, an @rcfp attorney is representing journalists to fight back in favor of greater access. rcfp.org/litigation/pallotto…
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.@rcfp attorneys are representing @LaurenTomasi in a lawsuit that alleges she was targeted and attacked by an LAPD officer while reporting live on air at anti-ICE protests in downtown Los Angeles. rcfp.org/tomasi-los-angeles-…
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.@rcfp is urging U.S. federal courts to lift access restrictions on immigration records, which impede on the press and public’s ability to understand the government’s immigration enforcement actions. rcfp.org/briefs-comments/fed…
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press retweeted
Good to read this story about how @npbowlin partnered with @rcfp to unlock records he needed to investigate oil and gas in Oklahoma: rcfp.org/nick-bowlin-frontie…
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ICYMI: @rcfp condemned Russia’s designation of @pressfreedom as an “undesirable” organization — an attempt to suppress free speech, silence dissent, and intimidate journalists in an already high-risk environment. rcfp.org/cpj-russia-undesira…
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"Seized," a gripping documentary exploring the 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record, is screening at @dcdoxfest!
🗓️ Saturday, June 13
📍 @woollymammothtc in D.C.
Get tickets today: dcdoxfest.com/films/seized/
ALT A promotional image for the film 'Seized' in which an individual is seated, holding a newspaper titled 'Marion County Record' with the headline 'Seized, but not silenced.' The image is overlaid with various positive reviews from well-known entities like The Wrap, The Guardian, Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today, praising the storytelling and impact of the film.
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🚨 @rcfp is hiring a Communications Coordinator, with a primary focus on social media content creation and media relations.
Get the details and apply here: rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#ft:~:…
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.@rcfp's Paula Knudsen Burke is representing a freelance journalist in his fight to access financial records from the University of Pittsburgh Police Department. rcfp.org/litigation/bard-v-u…
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“It’s important to see just how vulnerable freedom of the press and freedom of speech are right now.”
In an interview with @rcfp, director Sharon Liese discusses “Seized,” her new film documenting the 2023 police raid of the Marion County Record. rcfp.org/seized-documentary-…
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“Seized” is screening on June 13 in Washington, D.C., during @dcdoxfest — grab your tickets today: dcdoxfest.com/films/seized/
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.@rcfp joined a coalition letter, led by @SPLC, calling on Indiana University to support robust student media.
The coalition urged IU to strengthen editorial independence and create a funding structure that can't be used to punish or influence coverage. splc.org/2026/06/press-group…
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Last fall, IU abruptly fired @idsnews's adviser and attempted to bar the student newspaper from publishing a planned print edition.
Following widespread pressure — including from @rcfp's Kris Cundiff — the school backtracked. rcfp.org/indiana-daily-stude…
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🏆 @rcfp was at the 2026 News Documentary @TheEmmys to celebrate public-interest reporting and the First Amendment!
We spoke to @alexgibneyfilm and filmmaker Sam Pollard about holding the powerful to account — and how free legal help can be essential for impactful journalism.
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