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Barred From Considering First Amendment, Jury In North Carolina Convicts Reporters Of 'Trespassing'

Barred From Considering First Amendment, Jury In North Carolina Convicts Reporters Of 'Trespassing'

Kevin Gosztola Jun 20, 2023

Ag-Gag Laws Suppressing Whistleblowers Experience Defeat As Iowa Expands Law To Target Video Recording

The Animal Legal Defense Fund warns Iowa's new law "threatens increased penalties for recording even in public places and locations" long used for advocacy.
Kevin Gosztola Aug 23, 2021

Reporter's Shield Law Introduced In US Congress: A Breakdown

The PRESS Act would ensure “reporters cannot be compelled by the government to disclose their confidential sources or research files.”
Kevin Gosztola Jul 13, 2021

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