Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison after being wrongfully convicted for simply doing his job. Journalism is not a crime. #IStandWithEvan Evan has been wrongfully detained in Russia for over 475 days on false espionage charges. We condemn this brazen violation of #pressfreedom and continue to call for his immediate release.

In this week’s edition of The Nuance, Staff Attorney Grayson Clary reviews the Supreme Court’s recent slate of First Amendment cases and finds that, overall, “this year’s opinions offer meaningful grounds for optimism.” Headlined by the Court’s blockbuster NetChoice decision, the justices largely reaffirmed key safeguards for free speech and journalism and turned back efforts to undermine or remake them But while the principles that protect newsgathering made it out of the term unscathed or fortified, Clary warns that the fight for press freedom isn't over: “As encouraged as we are by this term’s bottom line, we don’t plan to rest on our laurels. We’ll continue to work — in the Supreme Court and beyond — to defend the constitutional guarantees on which the news media depends.”

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We're excited to announce that Martha Raddatz of ABC News will host the 2024 Freedom of the Press Awards on Oct. 16 in New York City! “With ongoing global conflicts and a consequential U.S. presidential election before us, this year further underscores how vital a free press is to our democracy,” said Raddatz. “I look forward to hosting the Freedom of the Press Awards this year, as we recognize a formidable group of journalists and legal experts whose work represents the best in journalism.”

Journalists covering the Republican National Convention this week: The Reporters Committee has built a dedicated page of resources and information on how to stay safe while reporting at the RNC in Milwaukee. As it has in every election cycle since 1972, the Reporters Committee will also provide expanded support for its free Legal Hotline during this time. If you have questions or encounter issues while reporting at the convention, contact the Hotline at 1-800-336-4243 or using the online form linked in the page below ⤵

A new episode of News Take: Free Press Focus is available now! In this episode Eric Meyer, Publisher of the Marion County Record, shares the story of the day police raided the #newspaper and the events leading up to it, and Gabe Rottman of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press talks about the implications for a free press when journalists' rights are violated and the importance of a federal shield law, such as the #PRESSAct, that would protect journalists' confidential sources. Hosted by Alliance Senior Counsel & Director of Public Policy, Charlotte M.. Watch or listen now: https://lnkd.in/enaMdWsE  #freepress #journalism #MarionCounty #Kansas #news #newsmedia #publishers #publishing #reporter #sheildlaw #pressfreedom  

¿Asistiendo #NAHJ24? Si está en Los Ángeles para la conferencia anual de NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists), ¡no se pierda las tres sesiones de Reporters Committee sobre los derechos y recursos para periodistas! ➡️ Hoy a las 9am: Su guía legal para las elecciones (en español) ➡️ Hoy a las 2:15pm: Your legal guide to covering elections (en inglés) ➡️ Mañana a las 3:30pm: Taller de recursos legales para periodistas: Conozca sus derechos y enriquezca sus historias (en español) El equipo de ProJourn estará en asistencia — Directora Flavie Fuentes, Mánager Legal Christina Piaia y Coordinadora Karla Burgos-Morón — ¡asegúrate de saludar! 👋 Aprenda más sobre el programa: https://lnkd.in/gTtP_rzd ¡Y un agradecimiento especial a Patricia J. Peña, Esq. de Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Maye Primera de El Tímpano, y Erin Morrissey Victoria de Caplan Cobb LLC por prestar su experiencia para nuestros paneles! Vea el horario completo aquí: https://lnkd.in/gD7CvHFk —— For our English-language speakers: The Reporters Committee is at #NAHJ24, participating in three sessions on newsgathering rights and legal resources for journalists! The ProJourn team will be on the ground in LA, so be sure to say hi!

The Reporters Committee is thrilled to welcome Jason Conti, executive vice president and general counsel, chief compliance officer at Dow Jones, to our Steering Committee. “I have long admired the thoughtful, practical, and impactful efforts of the Reporters Committee,” Conti said. “I am delighted and honored to join the board, and look forward to helping advance the Reporters Committee’s mission of protecting newsgathering and First Amendment rights.”

🚨 New job: The Reporters Committee is looking for a Policy Analyst! This position will primarily support our outreach to newsrooms and police departments in connection with the protection of journalists covering mass protest activity. It is a temporary position through February 2025. View the full description and apply ⤵

Are you a journalist covering one of the national political conventions? The Reporters Committee has built a dedicated page of resources, trainings, and tips to get prepared for the upcoming events in Milwaukee and Chicago.