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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Organization
| Abbreviation | RCFP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1970; 55 years ago (1970) |
| Type | Non-Profit |
| Purpose | First Amendment, free press advocacy |
| Location | |
Executive Director | Bruce D.
Brown |
| Website | Official website |
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press(RCFP) is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that provides pro bono legal services and resources to and on behalf of journalists.
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The organization pursues litigation, offers direct representation, submits amicus curiae briefs, and provides other legal assistance on matters involving the First Amendment, press freedom, freedom of information, and court access issues.
History
The Reporters Committee was formed in 1970 after New York Times reporter Earl Caldwell was ordered to reveal his sources within the Black Panthers.
This led to a meeting among journalists — including J. Anthony Lukas, Murray Fromson, Fred Gra Katie Townsend - PLI NIB