The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press raised more than $2 million to support its mission to provide free legal ...

The newspaper, represented by an RCFP attorney, seeks access to recordings capturing an ICE enforcement action that resulted ...

In the lawsuit on behalf of PennLive, an RCFP attorney argues that the township cannot shield settlement records held by its ...

The White House’s expulsion of The Associated Press violated the First Amendment, RCFP argues in a friend-of-the-court brief.

The Reporters Committee regularly submits amicus, or “friend-of-the-court,” briefs in state, federal, and U.S. Supreme Court cases where the news media brings an important perspective. Known for ...

This map shows current state legislation status and police department policies regarding public access to police worn body camera footage. This map shows the current status of state legislation ...

The Reporter’s Privilege is a complete compendium of information on the reporter’s privilege — the right not to be compelled to testify or disclose sources and information in court — in each state and ...

Freedom of information The federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and similar state laws give the public the right to obtain records from certain government entities. Journalists use these laws, ...

The 2025 Freedom of the Press Awards were held on Oct. 15, 2025, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. The cocktail reception was at 6:00 p.m., and dinner and program began at 7:00 p.m. Judy Woodruff, ...

This guide was authored in 2025 by Reporters Committee Senior Staff Attorney Jennifer Nelson, Staff Attorney Renee Griffin, Staff Attorney Gunita Singh, Media Litigation Fellow Allyson Veile, Media ...

This guide explains the legal risks associated with receiving or publishing material that was illegally obtained by a third party. This guide was compiled by the following attorneys, legal fellows, ...