News Media for Open Government

Media coalition working to advance newsgathering and ensure laws, policies, and practices preserve and protect open government.

[MD|DC|DE Broadcasters @MDCDBroadcaster]

We applaud Maryland's @RepRaskin as the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act, which he sponsored, passes unanimously in the House. We urge the Senate to follow suit and protect reporters!

#WeAreBroadcasters

https://t.co/UBKml0wFuY

[Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp]

.@rcfp argues that the Second Circuit’s justification for allowing the Secret Service to shield the records from the public is at odds with U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
https://t.co/ScmCqjOhId

[News Media for Open Government @foropengov]

Arizona's New Law Banning People from Recording Police Violates our First Amendment Rights https://t.co/dOC6H2PL7x

[Natalie Seales @Natalie_Beth_]

NPPA is challenging Arizona HB 2319–a law that makes it illegal to film law enforcement within eight feet, without their permission.

[NPPA @NPPA]

The @NPPA @AZBroadcasters @ACLU and 8 media organizations filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona challenging a law which makes it a crime to record police officers within eight feet of law enforcement activity without permission of the officer.

https://t.co/LwWaW5ECSw

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

"Congress should protect the free & independent press by passing legislation, like the PRESS Act, which would establish uniform, reasonable ground rules for when the govt can obtain confidential source info from the media & third-party service providers." https://t.co/qpEoAMjZLe

[U.S. Press Freedom Tracker @uspresstracker]

Today marks five years since @uspresstracker launched! We’ve documented 1,600+ incidents: Journalists assaulted, arrested and stopped at borders; media orgs subpoenaed and denied access; equipment damaged or seized; and other press freedom aggressions. https://t.co/7IHlekOGPu

[Brendan Schulman @dronelaws]

FAA's Remote ID For Drones Regulations Upheld In Court https://t.co/J7YbRIrVff via @DroneXL1

[Institute for Free Speech @InstFreeSpeech]

In an open letter to @uniformlaws released today, 28 nonprofit organizations and trade associations from across the political spectrum endorsed the ULC’s model state law to protect speakers from meritless and retaliatory lawsuits. https://t.co/1IB86dRKM6

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

Judiciary moves forward to modernize #PACER. "By eliminating fees and modernizing the service, more citizens will be able to access public records, increasing transparency in the judicial system." https://t.co/rlnVvTzo0l

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

On 5/18, the @orlandosentinel obtained documents showing FL Gov. Ron DeSantis’s staff worked on a proposal that would change the NYT v. Sullivan defamation standard. In essence, the draft bill would offer less protections to news publishers & journalists. https://t.co/9235mkarwL

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

Congressmen @AdamSchiff & @SteveChabot marked #WorldPressFreedomDay by introducing a resolution highlighting the importance of an independent press to a healthy democracy, condemning threats against media, & reaffirming a commitment to defending the press
https://t.co/sSbIViSBCt

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

On March 29, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on the Freedom of Information Act (#FOIA) and how to improve transparency in the 21st century. All of the Senators were in agreement that FOIA needs work. Learn more:
https://t.co/0kFKqqgMTR

[RTDNA @RTDNA]

Stories like these are happening in newsrooms across the country. Congress, what are you waiting for? It's time to protect the future of the #FreePress. Pass the #JournalistProtectionAct now. 📰📹

[Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp]

Confirmation hearings are underway for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Ahead of the hearings, @rcfp attorneys examined the judge’s extensive record in First Amendment and Freedom of Information Act cases.

Read our analysis: https://t.co/vj0ZQAzHvC

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

View & share this list of organizations that have established funds to support #journalist safety in the #Ukraine, #Russia and other neighboring countries https://t.co/gopYkfaQDr

[Open The Government @OpenTheGov]

As this year’s #SunshineWeek wraps up, we are grateful for the journalists, civic groups, educators, elected officials, and members of the public that stand for open, accountable, transparent government. Remember to be part of next year’s celebration: March 12-18, 2023!

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

On March 15, Attorney General Merrick Garland released guidelines on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). These guidelines come during #SunshineWeek after much prompting by open government advocates and congressional representatives.
https://t.co/RKKdumFjan

[Mickey Osterreicher @nppalawyer]

Americans want cameras at Supreme Court, but live audio there is on life support @FixTheCourt @OpenSCOTUS @SCOTUSblog https://t.co/TBNLHu0rpj