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Legal Filing

Plaintiff's Opening Brief

August 8, 2018

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. DOJ

A FOIA lawsuit seeking proactive disclosure of the Office of Legal Counsel’s secret legal opinions

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  • FOIA
  • Secret Law

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Free Speech & Social Media

Free Speech & Social Media

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Social Media for Public Officials 2.0

A First Amendment guide for public officials using social media after Lindke v. Freed

Privacy & Surveillance

Privacy & Surveillance

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Federal Court Says Warrant Required for Device Searches at the Border

Cites concerns about chilling effects of warrantless searches on free speech & press freedom

 

Transparency & Democracy

Transparency & Democracy

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Appeals Court Says Public and Press Have First Amendment Right to Access Bail Hearings

Public access to court proceedings is fundamental to our democracy, Knight Institute says

Events

Challenging the U.S. Treasury Department

Challenging the U.S. Treasury Department's Unlawful Suppression of Political Speech

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