Free Press
The Alliance has long advocated for First Amendment protections and for an open government. Reporters serve a valuable role in providing reliable and truthful information to the public and provide exceptional content that meets the highest journalistic standards. Lawmakers must recognize and protect the fundamental rights of free speech and freedom of the press.
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Staff / Alliance Condemns Oregon Prosecuting Journalist
In August, the Alliance joined the Reporters Committee’s amicus letter in support of journalist April Ehrlich ... Read More
Staff / Alliance Advocates For Protective Interpretation of Anti-SLAPP Laws
On August 29, the Alliance joined the Reporters Committee’s amicus brief supporting the proper interpretation of Washington’s new anti-SLAPP law which was based off the Uniform Law Commission’s model anti-SLAPP law UPEPA ... Read More
Staff / Alliance Supports Strong Anti-SLAPP Protections in Indiana
On July 29, the Alliance signed on to the Reporters Committee’s amicus brief arguing for strong anti-SLAPP protections ... Read More
Staff / Alliance Supports Access to Vermont Court Records
On July 12, the Alliance joined an amicus brief by the Reporters Committee arguing for access to court records ... Read More
Staff / New ICE Policy on Compulsory Investigative Tools
On June 13, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) released a new policy about the use of compulsory investigative tools to obtain information or records from members of the news media. The policy sets limits on when ICE can use investigative tools like administrative or judicial subpoenas to obtain ... Read More
Staff / UK Ministry of Justice Proposes Anti-SLAPP Reforms
On July 20, the UK Ministry of Justice issued a Government Response to the Call for Evidence about SLAPP legislation. The Ministry is “moving decisively to stamp out SLAPPs” by creating reforms ... Read More
