Value proposition

RCFP provides free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms & the newsgathering rights of journalists.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that has provided free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists since 1970.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and our team of attorneys protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists by:

*Operating a 24/7 Legal Defense Hotline to answer questions from journalists and media lawyers.

*Filing amicus briefs and statements of support in court cases involving First Amendment freedoms and access to public information.

*Representing journalists and news organizations pro bono in cases involving First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering.

*Providing free resources on media law topics ranging from open government and reporter shield laws to access to court documents and proceedings.

*Leading trainings to help news organizations, freelance journalists, documentary filmmakers, and others who gather and report news navigate legal issues.

*Preparing the next generation of media lawyers for a career defending the First Amendment through fellowships and internships.

For more information, visit our website at rcfp.org.



Media Law, First Amendment, Libel, Freedom of Information, Prior Restraints, Reporters Privilege, Court Access, Privacy, Newsgathering, and content regulation