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“The journalists we interviewed almost universally expressed shock, but not necessarily surprise, about the search” — @rcfp rcfp.org/natanson-fbi-s…
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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The Reporters Committee (RCFP) provides free legal help to journalists and protects their First Amendment rights. Legal Hotline: 800-336-4243 | [email protected]
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"It’s a scary time for reporters."
For #WorldPressFreedomDay, @rcfp spoke to journalists who said the recent FBI raid on a Washington Post reporter's home is hurting their ability to get important stories to the public. rcfp.org/natanson-fbi-s…
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Tomorrow is #WorldPressFreedomDay — and the need to fight for a free press has never been greater.
When journalists come under attack, @rcfp stands up to defend the public’s right to information. Support our work with a donation today: donorbox.org/worldpressfree…
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“Police are given extraordinary power in our society,” said @rcfp's Gunita Singh. “That should be matched by extraordinary transparency in order to maintain and build upon public trust.” [@aldotcom] al.com/news/2026/04/w…
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The U.S. Army and NORTHCOM refused to turn over records concerning First Amendment-related training provided to troops sent to quell immigration protests.
Now, @rcfp is suing for access, alleging FOIA violations. rcfp.org/litigation/rcf…
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“There can be no doubt that law enforcement’s use of arrest and indiscriminate government force … is a threat to the press’s ability to do its job,” @rcfp argues in a new brief. rcfp.org/briefs-comment…
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Today is the deadline to apply for two positions on our growing Development team!
If you want to help @rcfp fight for press freedom, check out the roles below:
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press@rcfp
🚨 @rcfp is hiring two new positions for our Development team! Both will contribute to fueling our mission to defend journalists and the First Amendment. ➡️ Dev Ops Coordinator ➡️ Senior Foundation Relations Manager/Dev Writer Apply by April 30: #ft" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#…
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🚨 Only one more day to pick up this First Amendment t-shirt from Status!
Half of the proceeds directly support @rcfp's mission to defend press freedom nationwide and provide free legal services to journalists under threat.
Check it out: shop.status.news/products/the-f…
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Predictive analysis and commentary — including public opinion polls — are constitutionally protected opinions, @rcfp argues in a friend-of-the-court brief in support of The Des Moines Register. rcfp.org/briefs-comment…
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Following a lawsuit brought by photojournalist Rob Levine — with free legal support from @rcfp attorneys — the FAA dropped its nationwide no-fly zone around DHS vehicles, which would've had a grave chilling effect on the use of drones for newsgathering. rcfp.org/faa-drops-dron…
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Virginia Hamrick, @rcfp’s Louisiana-based attorney, is representing the editor of @wbrindependent to help the journalist fend off a government lawsuit aimed at silencing his reporting. rcfp.org/wbr-independen…
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The Amicus Staff Attorney will draft friend-of-the-court briefs in cases involving newsgathering and First Amendment issues and coordinate with media coalitions on these matters, among other duties.
Learn more: smrtr.io/ytL9y
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The National Litigation Team Staff Attorney will provide direct legal services in impact and defense litigation involving newsgathering and First Amendment rights, among other responsibilities.
Learn more: smrtr.io/ytLgg
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New jobs! @rcfp is now hiring two roles to join our legal team, strengthening our ability to protect journalists and their First Amendment rights.
The deadline for applications is May 22 — view each posting below 👇
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With free legal support from @rcfp attorneys, a journalist is suing the Virginia Department of Corrections for unlawfully denying his request for records documenting the use of tasers on inmates at a super-max prison. rcfp.org/litigation/can…
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In a new lawsuit, @rcfp alleges that the U.S. Army and NORTHCOM violated FOIA by failing to disclose records on any First Amendment-related training provided to troops deployed to LA last summer to quell immigration protests. rcfp.org/litigation/rcf…
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“I felt that we had a fighting chance to really push back on something that really was anti-democratic,” said @kbindependent Editor-in-Chief Tony Winton, “and it wouldn't have happened but for [@rcfp’s] involvement and its support.” rcfp.org/key-biscayne-s…
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.@rcfp's Lin Weeks spoke to @UWJournEthics about how media lawyers are defending the First Amendment in an increasingly litigious time. ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/2026/04/23/def…
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.@rcfp resource: The Reporter's Recording Guid provides insights about each state’s laws on recording audio, phone calls, in-person conversations, or video. rcfp.org/reporters-reco…
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Learn more about Coffman and @rcfp's expansion of the Local Legal Initiative into Mississippi via @MSTODAYnews: mississippitoday.org/2026/03/04/pre…
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Coffman will push for greater government transparency, pry loose public records, and defend journalists' First Amendment rights in court — empowering more accountability reporting in communities across Mississippi.
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ICYMI: @rcfp expanded our Local Legal Initiative to Mississippi!
Andrew Coffman — based in Tupelo — now provides free, on-the-ground legal support for local journalists and newsrooms across the state.
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