Craig Newmark Philanthropies Commits $75K to FAC
FAC
June 1, 2022
Grant will support work defending press freedom, government transparency and civic engagement
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The ongoing push for police transparency
FAC
May 17, 2022
FAC demanded the release of crucial records of police misconduct and use of force from San Diego agencies.
FAC Opposes Legislation that Would Weaken Public Oversight of Government Officials in California
FAC
May 13, 2022
It’s about accountability We are writing to alert you to legislation pending in California that would take the wrong lesson from the pandemic and weaken open-government laws under the guise of increasing remote access to meetings. The most problematic provisions undermine the democratic values of open government and oversight of our public institutions for the convenience of politicians — allowing public officials to do the public’s business from private locations that are neither identified nor
Allegation of ‘Conspiracy’ Not Enough to Evade Free-Speech Protections
FAC
April 20, 2022
In amicus brief, FAC urges California appeal court to preserve anti-SLAPP protections in case of animal-rights organization.
FAC Urges Court to Block Fresno Ordinance, Citing First Amendment Concerns
FAC
April 12, 2022
Updated with court ruling halting enforcement of the Fresno ordinance.