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Martinez et al. v. Fresno (amicus brief)

FAC April 12, 2022

FAC files proposed amicus brief in case challenging Fresno ordinance UPDATE: On May 24, 2022, U.S. District Judge Dale Drozd granted the plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction blocking the city’s enforcement of the problematic portion of the ordinance, citing First Amendment concerns. Read the order. Case: Martinez et al. v. City of Fresno, No. 22-cv-00307 (proposed brief of amici curiae) Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (Fresno) About the case:

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California open government roundup: Mayor called out for Brown Act, free-speech issues

donal brown April 8, 2022

Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez is feeling the heat, accused by Mia Casey of violating the Brown Act by interrupting her while she was criticizing Velazquez for his treatment of the public. FAC’s David Loy said that Velazquez not only violated the Brown Act but also Casey’s right to free speech. (Benito Link, April 1, 2022, by John Chadwell) The Ventura city attorney said five members of the city council violated the Brown Act by discussing

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Senate committee looking at FOIA weaknesses

donal brown April 5, 2022

The U.S. Senate Committee of the Judiciary agreed that the Freedom of Information Act is deficient as requests for information decrease but backlogs increase. (News Media Alliance, March 31, 2022, by Staff) The onset of the pandemic caused delays as certain records were not accessible and Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill. said the volume of e-mails and other electronic records make it impossible for humans to conduct searches and redactions needed for release. Durbin wanted to

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Oberlin College running out of appeals in defamation suit

donal brown April 5, 2022

An Ohio appeals court ruled that Oberlin College was on the hook for $25 million in punitive damages and $6 million in legal fees after a shop lifting incident in 2016 resulted in protests and charges of racism against a bakery. (Inside Higher Education, April 4, 2022, by Josh Moody) Several First Amendment groups filed amicus briefs in support of Oberlin and its right to free speech but the appellate court judges said the case

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