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2020 and beyond — the fight goes on

David Snyder November 20, 2020

A letter from Executive Director David Snyder Dear Friends of the First Amendment, 2020 has been a critical year for combatting government secrecy and threats to the First Amendment. Americans are demanding answers about police misconduct, the government’s response to the global pandemic, attacks on protesters and journalists — the list goes on.  FAC has answered the call, launching an aggressive campaign to ensure public access to courts and government records — and to educate

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Know Your Rights: A Workshop on Court Access, Covering Protests and Publishing Without Fear

FAC November 17, 2020

Join the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the First Amendment Coalition for a virtual workshop titled “Know Your Rights: A Guide to Court Access, Covering Protests and Publishing Without Fear.” The workshop will feature veteran media law attorney Susan Seager, who will discuss strategies for avoiding arrest, navigating libel law and seeking public records. Seager is the head of the Press Freedom and Transparency practice at the University of

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FAC Names Leading California Media Figures to Board of Directors

FAC November 12, 2020

  The First Amendment Coalition today announced the election of leading California media figures — Cheryl Brown, Sewell Chan and Linda Jue —  to its board of directors.  “We are overjoyed to have these three leaders in California journalism join our board of directors,” said FAC Executive Director David Snyder. “Cheryl, Sewell and Linda are joining FAC at a crucial time, both for our organization and for our state and country as a whole–we couldn’t be

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Apply Now for FAC’s 2020 Free Speech & Open Government Award

FAC November 10, 2020

The award, recognizing work that advances freedom of expression or information, comes with a $1,000 prize Nominations are now open for the First Amendment Coalition’s 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,

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Your First Amendment Rights and Press Freedom on Election Day 

FAC November 2, 2020

The First Amendment Coalition’s legal team is available to answer questions about your rights under the First Amendment and your right to access public information on Election Day and every day. FAC’s staff attorneys will be providing rapid responses to journalists on deadline and can make referrals to experts and qualified legal counsel as the need arises.  FAC’s Legal Hotline is for anyone with questions about: Protesters’ rights to assemble and record the police Journalists’ newsgathering rights  Access to public records and meetings  Reporters on deadline

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