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Missed the event? Watch the full live stream on @rcfp's YouTube:

https://t.co/Z200RLPyd7

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We recently celebrated #RCFPAwards26, honoring inspiring leaders in journalism and media law. It was an incredible night celebrating those fighting for the right to a free press! [📸 : Meridith Kohut/Hilary Swift]

Relive the highlights in our event recap: https://t.co/7budG7WthY

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🚨 Minnesota journalists: Tune in tomorrow for @UMN_HSJMC's virtual “Know Your Rights” panel on covering the midterms, where @rcfp attorney Christopher Proczko will discuss newsgathering rights and best practices for reporting on Election Day: https://t.co/MX3PbMcIo0

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Want to learn more about recording laws? Visit our Reporter’s Recording Guide for a state-by-state breakdown. https://t.co/jt3rFv9gbP

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Rep. Andy Harris recently lashed out at a reporter for recording him at a post-debate press conference.

Harris argued that it was illegal to record without his permission. But he missed a key part of Maryland’s law.

🧵 Read to learn more:

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The 1A also generally allows people to record government officials working in a public space.

For example, all courts that have considered the issue have determined a reporter can record a police officer at a protest if they don’t interfere with their ability to do their job.

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It’s #ProBonoWeek! To celebrate, check out @rcfp’s resources for journalists and newsrooms — all free of charge:

📱 24/7 Legal Hotline
🏛️ Legal representation
📖 Reporting guides
📝 Pre-publication review

Explore all of our free legal services: https://t.co/6HLqaIdmGV

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A Florida election law appears to ban constitutionally protected newsgathering at polling places.

On behalf of journalist @abelfglez, attorneys from @rcfp and @shullgate are warning election officials not to unconstitutionally enforce it. https://t.co/uL53UCcTh2

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With support from @rcfp attorneys, journalist @FlowersAlison is suing the Secret Service to obtain records regarding the prosecution of Dee Farmer, whose 1980s lawsuit led to a landmark Supreme Court decision about protections for incarcerated people. https://t.co/ZiHBmu1r5r

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🗳️ Prepping for Election Day? Reporters Committee is here to help.

Read our Election Legal Guide — available in English and Spanish — for everything you need to know about covering the midterms. https://t.co/GOb6WXqdz4

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ICYMI: @rcfp now offers free, on-the-ground legal services in Minnesota! Our attorney Christopher Proczko, based in the Twin Cities, is available to help journalists with everything from public records disputes to pre-publication legal review. https://t.co/OqbGtArbEX

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I’m suing the Secret Service. Grateful for the expertise and support of @rcfp!

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For information and advice on FOIA, read our recent post on how to file requests like a pro: https://t.co/cquSBq8XL6

And, as always, reach out to @rcfp's Legal Hotline if you have any public records questions: https://t.co/oocnS3o9K3

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We have temporarily taken down https://t.co/ZnnUSWEAyC while we make security updates to protect against recently discovered PHP vulnerabilities, which are affecting websites across the internet.

The site will be back online once these updates have been implemented.

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In a letter on behalf of journalist @abelfglez, attorneys from @rcfp and @shullgate are warning Florida election officials not to unconstitutionally enforce a law that restricts any person from asking voters questions within 150 feet of a polling place. https://t.co/P7dFCyUoyY

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@rcfp attorneys are representing journalist @FlowersAlison in a new FOIA lawsuit seeking records from the Secret Service about the prosecution of Dee Farmer in the 1980s. https://t.co/ZAG2gwe8mn