Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal support and resources to advance First Amendment freedoms and protect the newsgathering rights of journalists.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press was founded in 1970 when the nation’s news media faced an unprecedented wave of government subpoenas forcing reporters to name confidential sources. Today, its attorneys provide pro bono legal representation and other legal resources to advance First Amendment freedoms and protect the newsgathering rights of journalists.

Police, Protesters and the Press: A Guide From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Jun 30, 2022

This guide aims to help journalists understand their rights at protests and avoid arrest when reporting on these events. It summarizes the legal landscape and provides strategies and tools to

Meet and Greet with Rachael Johnson, Local Legal Initiative Attorney

Feb 26, 2021

Learn how the Reporters Committee’s Local Legal Initiative attorney in Colorado can provide you with pro bono legal support. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has expanded their