Category Archives: Freedom of Information

Behind the Scenes at SCOTUSblog

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Joel Whitaker

There’s nothing quite like SCOTUSblog.  Tom Goldstein, a lawyer who practices before the U.S. Supreme Court, started it on a whim, as a way to promote his firm. But 11 years later, it’s recognized for covering the U.S. Supreme Court...

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Senate Press Gallery Rules SCOTUSblog Isn’t Eligible for a Press Pass

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Joel Whitaker

It’s been more than three decades since newsletters won the right to — sometimes — get the passes needed to cover Congress. But the battle between old media, such as newspapers and wire services — and new media, i.e., specialty...

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Broad View of News Media Urged for FOIA Requests

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Joel Whitaker

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and eight media organizations have filed a brief in D.C. appeals court arguing for a ruling that would take a broad view of who is a “representative of the news media” when it...

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Publishing Mugshots Doesn’t Violate Constitution, U.S. Court in Arizona Rules

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Joel Whitaker

On October 18, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona issued a resounding and unequivocal victory for publishers who post mugshots on their websites according to LawMark.com. In Jamali v. Maricopa County, et al., No. 2:13-cv-00613-DGC (9th...

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Webinar to Help Journalists Understand Court Access Rights

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Joel Whitaker

Whether it’s a high-profile trial or part of a daily beat, journalists are in a better position to understand and protect access to courtrooms and trial documents if they know their rights. An upcoming Reporters Committee for Freedom of the...

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