Defending Free Speech, a Free Press, and the Public's Right to Know
FAC believes engaged and informed communities are essential to the health of our democracy.
News
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FAC NEWS
Media Lawyer Aaron Field Joins FAC as Senior Staff Attorney
Field comes to FAC after nearly 10 years at a SF-based law firm where he represented journalists, whistleblowers, media organizations, and others in public records, First Amendment, newsgathering, and other cases.
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2024 IMPACT REPORT
Confronting Threats to Newsgathering
FAC came to the aid of journalists throughout 2024 with education programming, legal defense, vigorous advocacy, and more.
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BLOG
Facing FAC Lawsuit, California DOJ Released Records on Shooting Death of Savannah Graziano
Following FAC's intervention, key records about the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl by San Bernardino sheriff's deputies have been released.
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LAWSUIT
FAC Files Freedom of Information Lawsuit Against DOGE
The lawsuit asks a court to order DOGE to disclose all digital communications between Elon Musk and DOGE staff. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)
What We Do
Our Work
Cases
Cases
Holding governments accountable at the local, state, and federal levels; supporting journalists and citizens in how to enforce their First Amendment rights.
Advocacy
Advocacy
We engage in advocacy around crucial issues affecting government transparency, press rights, and the people’s right to know.
Press Freedom Initiative
Press Freedom Initiative
Ensuring access to qualified legal counsel when journalists face a subpoena seeking confidential sources or other protected materials.
Free Speech & Open Government Award
Free Speech & Open Government Award
Honoring the year’s best contributions towards the advancement of open government.
Legal Hotline
Have a question about access to public records, participating in government meetings or First Amendment concerns? We have a dedicated group of lawyers ready to help.
Resources
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Asked & Answered
A searchable database of responses to questions posed by Legal Hotline users about open-government laws and the First Amendment.
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Handbooks
Detailed guides on open meetings and open records, with sample letters for you to customize.
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Training
FAC holds live and virtual events to tackle some of the most pressing free speech, free press and government transparency issues of the day.
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Explainers
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions to our Legal Hotline.
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