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IRE urges the release of Nashville reporter by federal immigration authorities

IRE urges the release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter with Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, whose coverage has included immigration enforcement. She was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to Nashville Noticias.

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Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Jeff German colleagues to deliver IRE23 conference keynote
June 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Jeff German colleagues to deliver IRE23 conference keynote

The late Jeff German’s colleagues — Rhonda Prast, Briana Erickson and Art Kane — will deliver a joint keynote address at IRE23 in Orlando.

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Introducing the IRE23 Fellows
June 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Introducing the IRE23 Fellows

IRE is proud to welcome 95 journalists to the IRE23 fellowship class!  IRE and generous benefactors are helping journalists around the country attend the #IRE23 in Orlando, June 22-25. Fellows will attend panels and training sessions, and also network with IRE members from around the country.  Fellowships and scholarships were available to all journalists, including…

Golden Padlock Award finalists
Four finalists selected for 10th annual Golden Padlock Award
June 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Four finalists selected for 10th annual Golden Padlock Award

Investigative Reporters and Editors has selected four finalists for the 2023 Golden Padlock Award honoring the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S.

There’s more pressure than ever to rise above the competition.

 

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