How can reporters safely cover protests around Election Day?

Our Police, Protesters, and the Press legal guide helps journalists understand their rights at mass demonstrations and how to avoid arrest when reporting on these events. rcfp.org/resources/poli…

It’s Election Day! From the Election Legal Guide to our Legal Hotline, @rcfp’s collection of free legal resources can help journalists know their rights when covering the midterms: bit.ly/48n58Xs

Journalists covering the U.S. midterms with urgent legal concerns or who are facing imminent arrest should contact the @rcfp legal hotline, which can be accessed by calling 1-800-336-4243 or visiting👇
rcfp.org/legal-hotline/

"Seized," a documentary exploring the 2023 police raid on a small-town Kansas paper, is screening on Thursday at @PlanetWordDC!

Afterward, @rcfp President Bruce D. Brown will join a discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers.

Admission is free! Get tix: planetwordmuseum.org/events/seized-…

After Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike last month, @rcfp’s Lin Weeks spoke to @USATODAY about the importance of transparency around capital punishment proceedings. bit.ly/4BS8Whh

Maine residents sued federal agencies for unlawfully tracking people observing ICE agents, but many of the case filings are sealed or redacted.

With free legal support from @rcfp attorneys, @PressHerald is fighting to lift the veil of secrecy. rcfp.org/litigation/hil…

@rcfp attorneys are representing @APNews.com to challenge a federal court rule that “unconstitutionally keeps the press and public in the dark about the huge numbers of immigrants being held in federal detention.” bit.ly/4yCX7bK

🗳️ With midterms next week, @rcfp has you covered. Check out our collection of free legal resources to help journalists and newsrooms — from our 24/7 Legal Hotline to the Election Legal Guide, available in English and Spanish: bit.ly/48n58Xs

📣 Attention law students: @rcfp is hiring summer legal interns!

Working alongside our attorneys, interns gain hands-on experience addressing a broad range of media law issues.

Apply by Jan. 1. Learn more: bit.ly/4eJSu8v

We wouldn't be able to do the work we do at @readfrontier without the help of @rcfp.

A @readfrontier investigation found that at least seven people died in a Tulsa prison in just three years. An @rcfp attorney, on behalf of the news outlet, is suing the city to obtain records that could explain why. Watch:

We recently celebrated #RCFPAwards26, honoring inspiring leaders in journalism and media law. It was an incredible night celebrating those fighting for the right to a free press! [📸 : Meridith Kohut/Hilary Swift]

Relive the highlights in our event recap: bit.ly/4kl7RYL

Missed the event? Watch the full live stream on @rcfp's YouTube:

youtube.com/live/NHDFIfse9…

🚨 Minnesota journalists: Tune in tomorrow for @UMN_HSJMC's virtual “Know Your Rights” panel on covering the midterms, where @rcfp attorney Christopher Proczko will discuss newsgathering rights and best practices for reporting on Election Day: bit.ly/4dWCr7f

Rep. Andy Harris recently lashed out at a reporter for recording him at a post-debate press conference.

Harris argued that it was illegal to record without his permission. But he missed a key part of Maryland’s law.

🧵 Read to learn more:

The 1A also generally allows people to record government officials working in a public space.

For example, all courts that have considered the issue have determined a reporter can record a police officer at a protest if they don’t interfere with their ability to do their job.

Want to learn more about recording laws? Visit our Reporter’s Recording Guide for a state-by-state breakdown. bit.ly/4ej2UMf