Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

“Releasing these records will enable ProPublica to report on public health issues of paramount importance,” @rcfp attorneys argue in a motion to unseal court records on behalf of @propublica. rcfp.org/litigation/ran…

The ruling stems from a @nytimes lawsuit against the Pentagon last year, which claimed the new press access policy violated journalists’ rights. @rcfp filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the Times, urging the court to reject the policy. rcfp.org/pentagon-nyt-p…

"[T]he court affirmed that our security and liberty rely on the press's freedom to publish and the public's ability to access news about government affairs free from state control," @rcfp's Gabe Rottman said. Our full statement:

Breaking: A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's restrictive press access policy is unconstitutional, saying that it violates the First Amendment. [@nytimes] nytimes.com/2026/03/20/bus…

Last year, @rcfp filed several friend-of-the-court briefs urging courts to block the government’s efforts to dismantle VOA and other federally funded international broadcasters. rcfp.org/usagm-amicus-b…

A judge ruled that the Trump administration’s efforts to shutter @VOANews are unlawful, ordering the government to restore operations at the broadcaster and send over 1,000 of its employees back to work. rcfp.org/voice-of-ameri…

Indiana must disclose how much it paid for a lethal injection drug after an @rcfp attorney, representing @INCapChronicle, sued for access. A judge found that corrections officials violated the state's public records law by withholding the information. rcfp.org/idoc-capital-c…

In a friend-of-the-court brief supporting journalist Estefany Maria Rodriguez Florez — who is challenging her detention by ICE — an @rcfp-led coalition argues that arresting non-citizen journalists threatens to chill reporting and violate their 1A rights. rcfp.org/estefany-rodri…

A Colorado town settled a First Amendment dispute with a local newspaper after @rcfp's Rachael Johnson pushed back on the town’s decision to revoke advertising from the newspaper in retaliation for reporting it disliked. rcfp.org/i70-scout-sett…

Next Wednesday (3/25), join @FundFIJ + @IRE_NICAR for this timely, urgent and free webinar, featuring experts from @rcfp, @BigLocalNews and @propublica, moderated by @Ellen_weiss

☎️ And, as always, RCFP's Legal Hotline is available to answer questions on FOIA, open meetings laws, and court access: rcfp.org/legal-hotline/

🔎 Through public records litigation, RCFP attorneys have enabled reporters to shine a light on government — fueling investigations on police misconduct, a DOGE raid, and more: rcfp.org/category/freed…

☀️ It's #SunshineWeek, a time to celebrate freedom of information and the public's right to know! To recognize the occasion, here's a thread of some @rcfp resources to help journalists and others access public information:

An Indiana public records fight went to court. With free legal support from @rcfp attorneys, the journalists — and the public — won. [@Poynter] #SunshineWeek poynter.org/reporting-edit…

.@rcfp is representing a photojournalist in challenging sweeping federal restrictions that bar drones from flying near DHS vehicles, arguing they unconstitutionally restrict newsgathering. rcfp.org/levine-faa-dro…

RFK Jr. told Congress that his 2019 visit to Samoa ahead of a deadly measles outbreak “had nothing to do with vaccines.” Documents obtained by @guardian and @AP — with free legal support from @rcfp.org attorneys — undermine that claim. rcfp.org/guardian-ap-rf…

The result of a federal case out of Puerto Rico threatens press freedom and First Amendment rights nationwide. @rcfp Chairman Stephen J. Adler and President Bruce D. Brown explain in @BostonGlobe: bostonglobe.com/2026/03/16/opi…