The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is the leading national nonprofit providing free legal help to journalists and news organizations across the United States. RCFP protects the right to gather and distribute the news, keeps government officials accountable by ensuring access to public records, meetings, and courtrooms, and preserves the principles of the First Amendment.
The Reporters Committee’s pro bono legal services support journalists as they work to cover important stories in the face of the ongoing pandemic, an increasing number of attacks and assaults, and rising threats designed to silence speech. With support from the Golden Globe Foundation, the Reporters Committee has continued to expand its legal support, particularly for documentary filmmakers, as well as local journalists who might otherwise be unable to pursue stories that are important to their communities.
With a reputation grounded in results and a capacity to rapidly respond, RCFP rises to challenge the legal threats that obstruct the rights of reporters to gather information that a well-informed society needs.As long as there are legal barriers to journalists bringing news and information to the people who need it, the Reporters Committee will be there to help them navigate those challenges.
