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Announcing a Teacher Guide on Court Access

FAC April 7, 2021

Public access to the judicial system is a necessary element in a constitutional democracy. The idea behind “We the People” — the notion that the people are sovereign — assumes that the people govern their institutions. For the judicial system, that means the public and press must be able to attend proceedings and access records used to determine consequential moments in people’s lives. The Supreme Court has said that this right to access our courts

Our California Legislative Priorities Focus on Police Transparency and Press Protections

FAC April 6, 2021

Our priorities for the 2021 California Legislative session focus on advancing police transparency, strengthening press protections and opposing government secrecy.

FAC Supports Bill Protecting Protesters

FAC April 5, 2021

“The widespread use of rubber bullets and tear gas against protesters following the death of George Floyd have made it clear that limitations on the use of these tactics are necessary.”

FAC Opposes Bill that Could Hinder Public Access to Meetings

FAC April 1, 2021

Local governments could abuse the provisions of AB 361 and evade the Brown Act’s transparency requirements if they declare a local emergency.

FAC Supports AB 339’s Open Meeting Provisions

FAC April 1, 2021

The bill would enhance public participation in local and state government meetings by ensuring constituents have opportunities to join and comment in person or remotely.

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Announcing a Teacher Guide on Court Access

Our California Legislative Priorities Focus on Police Transparency and Press Protections

FAC Supports Bill Protecting Protesters

FAC Opposes Bill that Could Hinder Public Access to Meetings

FAC Supports AB 339’s Open Meeting Provisions

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