Media Ethics and Law Strengthening the Shield: Marietta Catsambas Takes the Helm of Reporters Committee’s Amicus Practice July 24, 2026 Lina Hope In a strategic move to bolster the defense of the First Amendment in an increasingly litigious landscape, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) has announced the appointment…
Media Ethics and Law A Victory for the Press: DOJ Withdraws Controversial Subpoenas Against New York Times Reporters July 23, 2026 Jia Lissa Introduction: The Collapse of a High-Stakes Legal Battle In a significant development for First Amendment protections, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officially withdrew its subpoenas targeting New York Times…
Media Ethics and Law Champions of the First Amendment: Reporters Committee Announces 2026 Freedom of the Press Award Honorees July 20, 2026 Reynand Wu NEW YORK CITY — The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) has unveiled its distinguished slate of honorees for the 2026 Freedom of the Press Awards. The annual…
Media Ethics and Law Empowering the Fourth Estate: Reporters Committee Heads to IRE 2026 July 5, 2026 Nana Wu As the landscape of investigative journalism undergoes a seismic shift, fueled by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence and an increasingly complex legal environment, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of…
Media Ethics and Law Champions of the First Amendment: Reporters Committee Announces 2026 Freedom of the Press Award Honorees July 5, 2026 Layla Zulfa NEW YORK CITY — In a climate where the boundaries of truth, transparency, and accountability are increasingly tested, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) has announced the…
