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Republican & Democratic National Conventions: Election Access & Security Concerns (Part 2)

Date: Wednesday, August 14 at 1pm ET / 10am PT

In part 2, State Legislative Affairs and Criminal Law committees will recap access to the RNC, look ahead to the DNC kicking off in Chicago on August 19, including the CPD's latest plans to handle protestors & journalists, & invite discussion on access concerns heading into the November elections. 

In part 2, State Legislative Affairs and Criminal Law committees will recap access to the RNC, look ahead to the DNC kicking off in Chicago on August 19, including the CPD's latest plans to handle protestors & journalists, & invite discussion on access concerns heading into the November elections. 

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Criminal Law Committee

The Criminal Law Committee addresses the growing intersections between criminal and media law, including anything from protecting journalists and sources from criminal liability to dealing with search warrants and government subpoenas.

Newsgathering Committee

The Newsgathering Committee focuses on legal issues involved in collecting news and information. These issues include source confidentiality, access to places and note retention policies.

State Legislative Affairs Committee

The focus of the State Legislative Affairs Committee is to track and advise on legislation at the state level impacting the media industry. The Committee advocates for the advancement of laws that further First Amendment concerns and access to government information, and defend against laws that minimize First Amendment rights or decrease access to government…