FAC urges the California Supreme Court to grant review in an important case over public access to search warrant materials.
The First Amendment Coalition is accepting nominations for its 2022 Free Speech & Open Government Award, given each year to recognize significant achievement in advancing freedom of information and expression. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishment, service or other contributions to the advancement of free expression or the people’s right to know about their government. The winner could be a journalist, activist, blogger, lawyer, news organization, software developer or whistleblower — or any combination thereof, including teams.
Carl Douglas of Los Angeles and Abenicio Cisneros of Oakland join the nonprofit’s board.
Her work focuses on expanding access to public records and government meetings, and defending freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
An update about our Public Records Act case against the city of San Jose.
