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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 12h

🚨 Oklahoma journalists: Want to learn how free legal help from @rcfp.org and our in-state attorney Leslie Briggs can help you break big public-interest stories? Tonight and tomorrow, we're hosting two events in OKC and Tulsa to discuss and connect with you — details below.

A picture of Leslie Briggs and text signifying that she is RCFP's Oklahoma attorney, against a blue background

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 29/09/2026

🚨 Today at 12pm ET: Join us for the first session of the "Election Ready" training series, where experts from @rcfp.org and IWMF will discuss legal readiness, subpoenas, and newsroom raids. Attending is free — RSVP: cpj-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…

This image is a promotional graphic for the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network's event titled "Election Ready: Safety and Resilience for Journalists." It lists event dates and topics, including legal and emotional management for journalists. RSVP details are at "pen.org/election-ready." Logos of partnering organizations like Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press are displayed at the bottom. A partial image of a voting sign is visible on the left.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 28/09/2026

🚨 We're still looking to hire multiple roles on @rcfp.org's communications team! ➡️ Vice President of Communications ➡️ Media and Public Relations Manager If you're interested or know someone who might be, find details here: www.rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#ft

A flyer from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press invites applications for Media and Public Relations Manager and Vice President of Communications. The flyer is positioned on a desk with a laptop and a cup of coffee.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 24/09/2026

On Tuesday, the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network is hosting a free, virtual roundtable for journalists on legal readiness in election season — how to handle subpoenas, prepare for newsroom raids, and more. Featuring @rcfp.org experts! Register: cpj-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 24/09/2026

This morning, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. @rcfp President Bruce D. Brown called the ruling “an important win for the American public.” www.rcfp.org/statement-white-house-…

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 23/09/2026

“Minnesota has become an important battleground in the nationwide fight for press freedom,” says @rcfp.org’s Lisa Zycherman. Expanding our free legal services there will help in-state journalists report investigative stories in their communities, she notes.

A quote from Reporters Committee's Lisa Zycherman: 'Minnesota has become an important battleground in the nationwide fight for press freedom, with local journalists frequently facing legal threats in their effort to keep communities informed. By establishing a permanent, on-the-ground legal presence in Minnesota, Reporters Committee is helping to ensure that journalists can focus on doing what they do best: telling stories that matter and holding people in power accountable.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 23/09/2026

Big news: We’re excited to welcome Christopher Proczko to @rcfp.org as our Minnesota Staff Attorney! Proczko will provide free legal support to local reporters and news outlets pursuing public-interest journalism across the state. Learn more: www.rcfp.org/minnesota-pr...

A photo of Christopher Proczko with text 'Minnesota Staff Attorney' and logos for Reporters Committee and Local Legal Initiative

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 19/09/2026

🚨 Want to help spread the word about @rcfp.org's work defending press freedom and the First Amendment? We're hiring two positions on our Communications team! Learn more and apply within: www.rcfp.org/work-at-rcfp/#ft

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 18/09/2026

On Friday, President Trump said he is planning to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House for reporting what he called “fake news.” “A ban like this would be flatly unconstitutional,” said @rcfp.org President Bruce D. Brown. Our full statement: www.rcfp.org/statement-wh...

A quote from RCFP President Bruce D. Brown: “A ban like this would be flatly unconstitutional. The First Amendment is clear that once the White House invites in some journalists, it can't ban others because it doesn't like their reporting. This is textbook viewpoint discrimination and will be quickly struck down by the courts if challenged.”

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 16/09/2026

Months after a deadly ICE raid at a California cannabis farm, details surrounding the operation remain secret. Journalist Jackie Botts, with free legal help from @rcfp.org attorneys, is suing the Trump administration for access to records that could shed light on the incident. 📺 Watch:

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 05/09/2026

RFK Jr. repeatedly assured Congress that his 2019 trip to Samoa before a deadly measles outbreak “had nothing to do with vaccines.” But new documents — obtained by @theguardian.com and @apnews.com, with free legal help from @rcfp.org attorneys — contradict that. 📺 Gunita Singh explains:

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 03/09/2026

How do Oklahoma journalists break big stories on police, budgets, health, and more? Often, they rely on free legal help from @rcfp.org's Oklahoma attorney Leslie Briggs. Learn more about how our legal services can fuel accountability reporting at 2⃣ upcoming events — details below.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 24/08/2026

What do you know about the use — or misuse — of Flock cameras, which track you in your car? @rcfp.org's Paula Knudsen Burke is helping one news outlet fight to access government records that would shed light on how police officers are using Flock data. 📺 Watch:

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 05/08/2026

Journalists: Want to get the most out of your public records requests? @rcfp.org attorney Gunita Singh shares five FOIA tips for reporters to keep in mind — from the best way to craft your requests (be specific!) to how you can appeal a denial (no lawyer required).

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 25/07/2026

At 9am ET: @rcfp.org President Bruce D. Brown will appear on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" to discuss the Trump administration's increasingly aggressive attacks on journalists and how it harms the public's right to know. 📺 Watch live: www.c-span.org/wj

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 23/07/2026

Breaking: The Trump administration is withdrawing subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists in connection with reporting on Air Force One. @rcfp.org President Bruce D. Brown called the effort “brazen and careless government overreach.” Full statement: www.rcfp.org/nyt-doj-subp...

A quote from RCFP's Bruce D. Brown: “Targeting reporters to appease the White House has reached a dead end once again in the federal courts. Judge Subramanian saw DOJ’s effort clearly for what it was: a brazen and careless government overreach.”

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 15/07/2026

In a new explainer, @rcfp.org's Gabe Rottman discusses the Trump administration's alarming subpoenas against New York Times journalists — and why these aggressive actions threaten public-interest reporting and hinder government accountability.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 11/07/2026

@rcfp.org President Bruce D. Brown said the subpoenas "break from longstanding Justice Department practice to protect the public interest and press independence."

A quote from RCFP President Bruce D. Brown: “Donald Trump’s war on the press is looking for another victim, this time the storied federal prosecutors office in Manhattan. The subpoenas it issued to journalists at The New York Times break from longstanding Justice Department practice to protect the public interest and press independence by requiring prosecutors to only seek information from reporters as a last resort when all other avenues have been exhausted. When Jay Clayton appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, members of both parties must not let him escape accountability.”

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 11/07/2026

"When the public’s right to know is crushed, as the Trump administration is trying to do with its subpoenas against The New York Times, all of us suffer irreparable harm," said @rcfp.org Chairman Stephen J. Adler.

A quote from RCFP Chairman Stephen J. Adler: “In the end, press freedom is about the rights of the public — to learn how their community and country are being run and to make informed decisions based on independent reporting. When the public’s right to know is crushed, as the Trump administration is trying to do with its subpoenas against The New York Times, all of us suffer irreparable harm, as does the freedom upon which this nation is built.”

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 09/07/2026

The FAA recently scrapped unconstitutional restrictions that banned drone use near immigration enforcement operations. Grayson Clary explains why these limits had a chilling effect on newsgathering and how @rcfp.org's free legal help allowed photojournalist @roblevine82.bsky.social to fight back.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 25/06/2026

🚨 Today at 2pm ET: Join us for an @rcfp.org webinar with @marisakabas.bsky.social and @a-marshall-plan.bsky.social as they discuss fighting for — and winning — access to police bodycam footage of the DOGE raid on the U.S. Institute of Peace. Secure your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A graphic for a Reporters Committee webinar with Marisa Kabas and Adam A. Marshall (with headshots) to discuss unearthing footage of the DOGE takeover of the US Institute of Peace.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 11/06/2026

“Seized,” a documentary on the 2023 police raid of a small-town Kansas newspaper, is screening Saturday at @dcdoxfest.bsky.social! When you get tickets, use promo code "FREEPRESS" for 10% off: dcdoxfest.com/films/seized

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 08/06/2026

"Seized," a gripping documentary exploring the 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record, is screening at @dcdoxfest.bsky.social! 🗓️ Saturday, June 13 📍 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in D.C. Get tickets today: dcdoxfest.com/films/seized

A promotional image for the film 'Seized' in which an individual is seated, holding a newspaper titled 'Marion County Record' with the headline 'Seized, but not silenced.' The image is overlaid with various positive reviews from well-known entities like The Wrap, The Guardian, Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today, praising the storytelling and impact of the film.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 03/06/2026

🏆 @rcfp.org was at the 2026 News + Documentary @theemmys.tv to celebrate public-interest reporting and the First Amendment! We spoke to @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social and filmmaker Sam Pollard about holding the powerful to account — and how free legal help can be essential for impactful journalism.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 28/05/2026

🏆 @rcfp.org is at the 2026 News + Documentary @theemmys.tv to celebrate the First Amendment and exceptional reporting! We spoke to @stephruhle.bsky.social and Mariana van Zeller about the threats facing America's free press — and why free legal services for journalists are more important than ever.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 22/05/2026

🚨 New job: @rcfp.org is hiring a Chief of Staff to help improve internal collaboration and accountability across departments, facilitate strategic thinking, and serve as advisor to the president. View the position and apply here: smrtr.io/yQNLr

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 20/05/2026

🏆 We're honored to receive @freedomhouse.bsky.social's 2026 Edward R. Murrow Guardian of Democracy Award for defending press freedom and First Amendment rights in the U.S. Watch the #FreedomHouse85 ceremony tonight at 7pm ET: www.youtube.com/live/eFNhh58...

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 13/05/2026

The U.S. Journalist Assistance Network invites you to a webinar on covering large events in the U.S., such as the World Cup and midterm elections. Experts will discuss best practices for reporting on protests, interacting with police, and crossing borders. 🗓️ May 19 ➡️ RSVP: cpj.org/USJANcrowds

Left: A large crowd protests with signs; right, information for a webinar on journalist safety in the US on May 19 via Zoom.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 12/05/2026

Thanks to @sulliview.bsky.social for highlighting our #WorldPressFreedomDay analysis on the alarming FBI raid of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home, and for mentioning @rcfp.org's role in defending journalists' rights. margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/the-medias...

Screenshot of text reading: 'World Press Freedom Day was on May 3 and I offered some thoughts to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on why the FBI’s January seizure of a Washington Post reporter’s devices in a raid on her home was so alarming for press freedom. The story includes this from me: “Source protection is at the heart of investigative and a lot of other reporting. We have to be able to tell sources, ‘You’re safe with me.’” But this unprecedented raid sends the opposite message.

Hannah Natanson, the reporter I’m talking about, was a key contributor to the Washington Post’s reporting on DOGE that won the Pulitzer’s highest honor on Monday, the award for public service. That was great to see.

By the way, readers, RCFP is a great nonprofit organization and is always worthy of your charitable dollars. It offers expert legal help to journalists, including those in small newsrooms or freelancers who work without the help of house counsel.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 08/05/2026

Journalists: Want to protect your communications with confidential sources? @rcfp.org attorney Jen Nelson shares 5️⃣ tips for reporters to keep in mind — from best practices around tech tools to secure ways of exchanging information.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 06/05/2026

The recent FBI raid of a Washington Post reporter's home sent shockwaves through the journalism industry. @rcfp.org spoke to 12+ journalists to find out how the raid has impacted their work and why it will deter public-interest reporting. Read the analysis: www.rcfp.org/natanson-fbi...

A black and white text graphic with a quote from a journalist: 'This is a systematic attempt to crack down on the flow of information.'

A black and white text graphic with a quote from a journalist: 'When sources are prosecuted and journalists are caught up in law enforcement actions as a result of their reporting, it’s the public that is … left in the dark.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 02/05/2026

Tomorrow is #WorldPressFreedomDay — and the need to fight for a free press has never been greater. When journalists come under attack, @rcfp.org stands up to defend the public’s right to information. Support our work with a donation today: donorbox.org/worldpressfr...

White text reading The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on a blue background.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 22/04/2026

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.

Andrew Coffman: 'Mississippi journalists are working every day to bring information to our communities, and in a growing number of cases, they need legal backing to fulfill that mission. I'm looking forward to being a resource for journalists and news organizations across the state to help them access public records and meetings, push back on legal challenges, and produce even more deeply reported stories that shed light on important issues and hold government accountable.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 22/04/2026

ICYMI: @rcfp.org 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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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 21/04/2026

@rcfp.org's 1A merch collection is limited-run, and all proceeds benefit our mission to provide free legal support to journalists and fight for their newsgathering rights. From tote bags to notebooks, get a piece and stand up for press freedom today: donate.rcfp.org/first-amendm...

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 21/04/2026

‼️ @rcfp.org made its late-night debut yesterday when @jaketapper.bsky.social showed off some of our new First Amendment merch collection on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social! Get some of your own and support a free press below:

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 14/04/2026

Want to show off your love of the First Amendment and support press freedom at the same time? Check out @rcfp.org's new 1A merch collection — available for a limited time! donate.rcfp.org/first-amendm...

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 13/04/2026

Hamrick 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 Louisiana.

A quote from Virginia Hamrick: 'I’m delighted to join the Reporters Committee to help ensure that Louisiana journalists and news organizations have free, accessible legal support when they need it, and feel empowered to pursue vital investigative and accountability reporting. When local journalists face hurdles accessing public records, are shut out of government meetings, or are targeted with legal threats for their reporting, it's ultimately our communities that lose out on information about important issues.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 13/04/2026

ICYMI: Journalists and newsrooms across Louisiana now have increased access to free legal support! Virginia Hamrick, an attorney based in New Orleans, recently joined @rcfp.org’s Local Legal Initiative to provide reporters with a range of pro bono legal services throughout the state.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 10/04/2026

Reminder: Today is the deadline to apply for @rcfp.org's Legal Manager position! This opportunity is the operational backbone of our ProJourn program, which connects journalists and newsrooms to pro bono legal support. Details: smrtr.io/xPvGK

A "We're hiring!" graphic for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 30/03/2026

Good news! Adam Tragone has joined Cornell Law School's First Amendment Clinic as a Local Journalism Project Attorney in Western Pennsylvania, part of a collaboration with @rcfp.org and @publicsource.org. Details 👇

(L-R) Heather Murray, Adam Tragone and Paula Knudsen Burke at a Sunshine Week event at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in Pittsburgh.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 20/03/2026

"[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.org's Gabe Rottman said. Our full statement:

A quote from RCFP's Gabe Rottman: 'In a careful opinion, the 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. The Pentagon's policy cannot be squared with the Constitution and, especially at this moment, threatens to deny the electorate crucial information about the military.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 18/03/2026

☀️ 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.org resources to help journalists and others access public information:

A stylized U.S. Capitol dome rises out of a file folder with the sun behind it; beside it, text reads: 'Sunshine Week March 15-21, 2026'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 09/03/2026

In a new op-ed, @rcfp.org attorney Paula Knudsen Burke highlights an obscure court rule that results in a lack of transparency around one of the most consequential issues in our country today. Read more in @pennlive.com: www.pennlive.com/opinion/2026...

A federal agent patrols the halls of immigration court. Sourced from PennLive.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 04/03/2026

Meet @rcfp.org's newest attorneys: ➡️ In New Orleans, Virginia Hamrick joins as the LLI attorney for Louisiana. ➡️ In Tupelo, Andrew Coffman joins as the LLI attorney for Mississippi. 🔜 Info on Michigan and Minnesota is coming later this year. Details: www.rcfp.org/local-legal-...

A blue graphic with headshots of two Reporters Committee attorneys: On left, the Local Legal Initiative Attorney for Louisiana Virginia Hamrick; on right, the Local Legal Initiative Attorney for Mississippi Andrew Coffman.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 04/03/2026

“With each new attorney we add to the Local Legal Initiative, the journalists and newsrooms we serve get stronger and the journalism they produce gets bolder,” said Eric Feder, director of the LLI. “That’s a huge win for the communities that rely on their reporting to stay informed.”

A quote from Reporters Committee attorney Eric Feder: 'We’re thrilled to welcome Virginia and Andrew to the Reporters Committee, and to build upon our previous work in these four states with dedicated, on-the-ground support. With each new attorney we add to the Local Legal Initiative, the journalists and newsrooms we serve get stronger and the journalism they produce gets bolder. That’s a huge win for the communities that rely on their reporting to stay informed.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 03/03/2026

👋 Attending @ire.org's #NICAR26 conference later this week? @rcfp.org attorneys will be participating in three sessions that will educate journalists about their legal rights, how to effectively craft public records requests, and more. Links below:

A dark graphic with white text for NICAR26 in Indianapolis, with checkered racing flags.

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 26/02/2026

@rcfp.org is a proud partner of #StudentPressFreedom Day and stands with student journalists today and all year round. Here are 3⃣ recent examples of how we've supported student journalists and their First Amendment rights 👇

Graphic for Student Press Freedom Day 2026 with a comic image of a hand grabbing a pen; underneath text reads 'We stand with student journalists. They serve an essential role in their communities, even as censorship, intimidation, and legal threats escalate.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 25/02/2026

The ruling is a win for Natanson, The Post, and press freedom. “The court had a choice between carefully protecting a reporter’s confidential sources and simply letting the government rifle through Natanson’s devices,” said @rcfp.org's Gabe Rottman. “It made the right call.”

A quote graphic from the Reporters Committee's Gabe Rottman: 'The court had a choice between carefully protecting a reporter’s confidential sources and simply letting the government rifle through Natanson’s devices. It made the right call — and the constitutionally appropriate one — by taking it upon itself to review the material and in ordering that information unrelated to the underlying investigation will be returned to Natanson. The judge was also clearly frustrated by the government’s failure to disclose the protections due Natanson under the Privacy Protection Act, an omission that may cloud this case going forward.'

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 25/02/2026

On Thursday, #StudentPressFreedom Day will highlight the powerful reporting of student journalists and their fight to secure their free press rights. Learn more via @splc.org: studentpressfreedom.org

Graphic for Student Press Freedom Day 2026 with a comic image of a hand grabbing a pen; underneath text reads 'We're a proud 2026 partner of Student Press Freedom Day!'

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