The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit group that has been offering complimentary legal resources since 1970. Their mission is to safeguard First Amendment rights and support journalists in gathering news.

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Newspaper’s lawsuit prompts Indiana school board to adopt transparency reforms

2 days ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

A school board in Indiana has agreed to adopt new transparency reforms in response to an open meetings lawsuit brought last year by a weekly newspaper represented by an attorney from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
RCFP announces 2025 Freedom of the Press Award recipients

6 days ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

Today, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announced the recipients of the 2025 Freedom of the Press Awards, hosted this year by Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent and the former anchor and managing editor of the PBS News Hour. The Freedom of the Press Awards recognize the accomplishments of leaders in the news media and legal fields whose work embodies the values of the First Amendment.
Journalist Maya Lau sues former sheriff for his unlawful retaliation

1 week ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

On Tuesday, attorneys for investigative journalist Maya Lau filed a federal lawsuit on her behalf in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, seeking damages for a criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that was designed to intimidate and punish Ms. Lau for her reporting, in violation of the First Amendment.
Marty Baron, Alex MacCallum, Matt Murray join RCFP Steering Committee

2 weeks ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

Last week, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press welcomed three new members to its Steering Committee: Marty Baron, retired executive editor of The Washington Post; Alex MacCallum, executive vice president of digital products and services at CNN Worldwide; and Matt Murray, executive editor of The Washington Post.
¿Cubres la inmigración? La nueva guía legal de RCFP te puede ayudar.

1 month ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

El Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press hoy publicó una nueva guía para ayudar a periodistas a entender los asuntos legales que podrán enfrentar mientras realizan sus reportajes sobre la deportación y la aplicación de la ley de inmigración. La Guía legal para reportajes de inmigración, disponible en inglés y español, es la adición más reciente a la amplia colección del Reporters Committee de recursos legales gratis.
Covering immigration? RCFP’s new legal guide can help.

1 month ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press today published a new guide to help journalists understand legal issues they may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation. The Immigration Reporting Legal Guide, which is available in English and Spanish, is the latest addition to the Reporters Committee’s extensive collection of free legal resources.
Resolve Philly/Spotlight PA investigation reveals how Pennsylvania welfare agencies take money owed to foster kids

1 month ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

A new investigation published by Resolve Philly and Spotlight PA examines how counties in Pennsylvania are taking Social Security money intended for children in foster care, a controversial practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers and child advocates. Child welfare agencies have defended the practice, arguing that it’s allowed under the law and a necessary way to cover costs.
Federal judge restores AP’s access to White House events

2 months ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has restored The Associated Press’s access to the White House press pool, ruling that the administration’s ban on the news service over its refusal to use the term Gulf of America likely violated the First Amendment.
DOJ unseals redacted search warrant for Rep. Scott Perry’s phone

2 months ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

Earlier this month, after lengthy litigation, the U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted affidavit related to the government’s seizure of U.S. Rep. Scott Perry’s (R-Pa.) cell phone as part of its investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
RCFP, CPJ urge federal courts to block dismantling of USAGM broadcasters

2 months ago | rcfp.org | Chris Young

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Committee to Protect Journalists are urging federal district courts in New York and Washington, D.C., to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the federally funded agency that oversees Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and other international broadcasters.