Honoring Reb Rebele (1930-2023)
The First Amendment lost one of its most passionate champions on November 25, with the death of Rowland Rebele at the age of 93.
The First Amendment lost one of its most passionate champions on November 25, with the death of Rowland Rebele at the age of 93.
A note from Executive Director David Snyder We went to court last week to stand up for press freedom after police arrested Northern California photographer Jeremy Portje and seized his camera gear. By itself, the arrest raised a number of concerns. Portje was reportedly filming police in public at a homeless encampment — activity that is protected by the First Amendment. Then, police seized Portje’s camera gear and electronic devices. Regardless of the reason for the arrest, this seizure left Portje vulnerable to an
FAC is on the cusp of raising $1 million in a single year — a major milestone and the goal of our FAC for All Campaign.
The Second District Court of Appeal should dissolve an injunction blocking the release of autopsy reports.
Transparency in the clemency process is an important check on governor’s power, David Snyder writes.