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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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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press retweeted
Today, we hosted Session 5, the final session of the Media & Journalism Webinars 2026, titled “Introducing Media and Press Freedom Organizations.”
We were honored to welcome Audrey Tanenbaum, Staff Attorney at the @rcfp Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, for an engaging and informative discussion on the role of legal support, institutional advocacy, and press freedom organizations in strengthening independent journalism.
Drawing from her work with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Audrey shared valuable insights on the legal challenges faced by journalists and news organizations, particularly in an evolving media landscape where access to information, reporter protections, and public-interest journalism remain essential to democratic accountability.
The session brought together members of the 2026 cohort from different countries, creating an interactive space for dialogue, questions, and reflection. Participants engaged thoughtfully with the topic and explored how young journalists can better understand the legal, ethical, and institutional frameworks that protect media freedom.
As we conclude this year’s webinar series, we remain committed to empowering young journalists as advocates for press freedom, human rights, and responsible storytelling across borders.
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The latest on a legal challenge — brought by @rcfp attorneys on behalf of a media coalition — to Louisiana's police "buffer zone" law, which interferes with journalists’ right to report on law enforcement activity.
Via @veritenewsnola 👇
A federal appeals court Monday heard a request from the state of Louisiana to overturn a lower court’s decision to block a law establishing a so-called police buffer zone. ow.ly/Uur050Z6Ce7
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Last year, a federal court blocked Louisiana from enforcing the statute, finding it unconstitutional.
The judge also noted that the law threatened to chill journalists’ newsgathering rights. rcfp.org/louisiana-police-bu…
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