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Blog
February 12, 2026

Despite Transparency Laws, FAC is Still Fighting for Police Records
- Government Transparency and Accountability
Blog

February 10, 2026

Behind the Headlines: How reporter Robert J. Lopez fought for public records on child farmworkers in California
Cases Press Release
February 3, 2026

Press and Advocacy Groups Demand Private Corrections Giant GEO Group to Unseal Court Records, Footage of Abuse in Notorious Adelanto Immigration Facility
- Government Transparency and Accountability
Blog
January 29, 2026

Introducing Our Reporter’s Field Guide: Data Sources in California
- Government Transparency and Accountability
Cases Press Release

January 29, 2026

FAC Sues City of El Monte for Withholding Police Records
Blog

December 16, 2025

Submit your FAC Award nomination today!
Cases Press Release

December 5, 2025

FAC Represents Investigative Journalist and New York Times in Public Records Act Lawsuit Against Riverside County
Blog
December 3, 2025

Free Speech Begins at Home
- Free Expression
Blog
November 25, 2025

Redding police release bodycam footage to newsroom after FAC advocacy
- Government Transparency and Accountability