Government Doesn’t Decide Who Is (and Isn’t) a Journalist
The government can’t question a reporter’s status based on the nature of the publication.
The government can’t question a reporter’s status based on the nature of the publication.
The law prevents Jose Fermoso of Oaklandside from covering sideshows as a newsworthy public safety issue, and is a violation of his First Amendment rights.
Reporter faces felony charges after arrest during coverage.
Public Justice and the ACLU of Northern California are representing FAC and others in a motion to unseal court records in a high-profile court case.
AB 817 would allow all public meetings conducted by certain government bodies to take place entirely virtually, reducing face-to-face accountability.