Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

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…

While testifying before Congress, @rcfp’s Gabe Rottman highlighted the Trump administration’s increasing efforts to impinge on the independence of the news media. “Bipartisan efforts are needed to counter these threats” Rottman said. rcfp.org/testimony-trum…

Records unsealed by a federal court shed light on the Trump administration’s unconstitutional targeting of students and faculty over protected speech concerning Israel’s actions in Gaza. rcfp.org/aaup-v-rubio-u…

🚨New job! @rcfp is looking for a summer intern to join our Development team — researching funding sources, shaping concepts for potential donors, and fueling our mission to defend journalists and the First Amendment. Apply by April 15: #DevIntern" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#…

"Being independent, legal troubles are things that keep you up at night," says journalist Marisa Kabas. "It was really cool to be able to kind of punch above my weight a little bit because I had [support from @rcfp attorneys]." rcfp.org/marisa-kabas-d…

With free legal support from @rcfp attorneys, @guardian successfully sued ICE to obtain deportation data. The records exposed “a stark gap between the Trump administration’s rhetoric and reality,” the news outlet reported. rcfp.org/guardian-ice-d…

And, if you can't make it to any @rcfp attorneys' #SunshineWeek events, check out our free online resources — like the Open Government Guide and Open Courts Compendium — that can help journalists and others access public records: rcfp.org/resources/

And @rcfp's Paula Knudsen Burke will participate in two Pennsylvania events during #SunshineWeek: 1⃣ On March 18, a panel on Penn State's transparency gap: bellisario.psu.edu/events/sunligh… 2⃣ On March 19, a program about the state's Right to Know Law: pabar.org/site/Events-an…

☀️ Next week is #SunshineWeek, an occasion to celebrate government transparency, freedom of information, and the public’s right to know! Learn more: sunshineweek.org