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FAC Suit Against San Diego DA Forces Disclosure of Employee Misconduct Records

FAC October 21, 2019

The First Amendment Coalition has prevailed in a lawsuit against the San Diego district attorney’s office, forcing the disclosure of public records related to accusations of sexual misconduct by public employees. As a result of FAC’s lawsuit, a court ordered the county to turn over dozens of pages of records. District Attorney Summer Stephan’s decision to not comply with the California Public Records Act comes at a cost to taxpayers: The county will pay nearly

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FAC Expands Subpoena Defense Training to Serve More Journalists

Ginny LaRoe October 2, 2019

The First Amendment Coalition is expanding its Subpoena Defense Initiative, adding free legal seminars in New York and Washington, D.C., to deepen the bench of qualified lawyers able to step up when journalists face threats to press freedom. With generous assistance from First Look Media’s Press Freedom Defense Fund, FAC’s Subpoena Defense Initiative makes sure journalists get connected with legal counsel when someone uses the courts to try to unmask sources or force the disclosure of

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Secret Docket Revealed: FAC Wins Cal Supreme Court Rulings Unsealing Clemency Files

FAC September 16, 2019

The California Supreme Court has issued a series of rulings rejecting the governor’s efforts to seal key clemency records, ensuring transparency in a critical aspect of the criminal justice process.  The rulings — six unanimous opinions issued Sept. 11 — reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to keep secret the files the Governor submits in support of his requests for the Supreme Court’s consent to grant clemency to twice-convicted felons. As a result, Governor Newsom is

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FAC Receives $30K Grant from Central Valley Foundation — and $10K Matching Opportunity

FAC September 12, 2019

The Central Valley Foundation has awarded the First Amendment Coalition a $30,000 grant in support of its growing work — and has pledged an additional $10,000 in matching support. The grant, “in recognition of the First Amendment Coalition’s important work in safeguarding our First Amendment rights,” will support FAC’s efforts defending free speech, the free press, and public participation in civic affairs. The $10,000 challenge grant ensures that the Central Valley Foundation will match any gift dollar-for-dollar

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Fifth Judge Sides with FAC, Orders Release of Records in Bryan Carmody Raid

FAC September 3, 2019

The First Amendment Coalition has prevailed in unsealing a fifth and final warrant that targeted freelance journalist Bryan Carmody, capping a months-long fight for transparency in the now-infamous raid that drew widespread condemnation.  A San Francisco judge on Aug. 22 issued an order granting FAC’s motion to unseal a warrant application for a search executed on Carmody’s phone records. In the same order, the judge quashed the warrant. The San Francisco Police Department on Aug. 30

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