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journalism support
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The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. The Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use our online resources.
A few particularly useful links include:
- Legal Hotline for journalists (24/7 access to legal support for reporters who need help)
- The Nuance (weekly newsletter analyzing issues at the intersection of technology and press freedom)
- Election Legal Guide (legal issues that journalists may face while reporting on elections)
- Open Government Guide (complete compendium of information on every state’s open records and open meetings laws)
- Reporters Recording Guide (each state’s laws governing the recording of phone calls and in-person conversations)
- Reporters Guide to Pre-Publication Review (primer for journalists on common vetting principles to help assess the legal risks when publishing an article or releasing a film)
- Police, Protesters and the Press (guide to help journalists understand their rights at protests and avoid arrest when reporting)