Defense Department makes it easier to obtain court filings in Guantanamo trials

As trials of accused terrorists begin at Guantanamo Bay, the Defense Department released new regulations designed to create better access to court filings. Journalists have objected to the long review processes for obtaining court filings without which they were lost when covering the trials. -db From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, November [...]

Defense Department working to improve access to information about Guantanamo trials

With reporters complaining about unnecessary secrecy in the conduct of military trials of terrorists, the Defense Department has been working with the press to improve transparency. Defense has also announced the launching of a website that provides the public with timely information on the trials. -db From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, [...]

Pentagon reinstates banned Guantánamo reporter

Carol Rosenberg, the Miami Herald reporter that had been banned from Guantanamo Bay, will return back to the naval base in May. -SMD New York Times News July 9, 2010 By Jeremy W. Peters After weeks of sparring with the media over First Amendment issues, the Pentagon has agreed to allow a Miami Herald reporter [...]

The Supreme Court’s inconsistent 1st Amendment rulings

The Supreme Court’s just-ended term was marked by mixed results and “inconsistent” rulings on First Amendment cases according to Los Angeles Times. – SMD First Amendment Rulings Opinion/Commentary July 5,2010 Los Angeles Times The Supreme Court term that ended last week will be remembered for several important decisions. The court ruled that juveniles couldn’t be [...]