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.
Press Release
Latest News-
NEWS
FAC Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors
Ashley Alvarado, Janice S. Gin, Antonia Hernández, and Irene Lee bring decades of experience and leadership to FAC's board.
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Advocacy
FAC, ACLU Protest LAPD’s Threat of Arrest Against Journalist Lexis-Olivier Ray
LAPD officers threatened to arrest Ray four separate times while he was covering encampment clearing operations.
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Blog
How EdSource Put Sunshine on Policing in California Schools
EdSource filed hundreds of public records requests for an unprecedented look at policing in California schools.
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Cases
Reporter Sues Alameda County for Sideshow Law That Criminalizes Journalism
The law prevents Oaklandside reporter Jose Fermoso from covering sideshows as a newsworthy public safety issue.
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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