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October 6, 2026

FAC and FIRE sues Los Angeles City Council over policy banning certain words during public comment
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October 2, 2026

FAC Welcomes Shahana Farooqi as Legal Fellow
Press Release
September 29, 2026

Detention Facility Transparency Act Signed into Law
- Government Transparency and Accountability
Press Release
July 24, 2026

Court Rules Vallejo Must Release Video Footage of Controversial Police Shooting
- Government Transparency and Accountability
Press Release
July 23, 2026

FAC and FIRE Demand LA City Council end policy banning certain words during public comment
- Free Expression
Press Release
July 13, 2026

Video Footage of Use of Force, Other Critical Records Unsealed in Lawsuit Against ICE Contractor GEO Group
- Government Transparency and Accountability
Press Release
June 23, 2026

FAC Sues San Jose State University for World Cup Host Committee Records
- Government Transparency and Accountability
Press Release
June 23, 2026

FIRE, FAC win settlement over California law prohibiting anyone from sharing lawfully obtained information about sealed arrest records
- Free Expression
Cases Press Release
May 19, 2026

FAC Sues L.A. Schools for Concealing Teacher Misconduct Records
- Government Transparency and Accountability