Advocacy

Fighting for your right to know

We engage in public and legal advocacy around crucial issues affecting government transparency, press rights, and the people’s right to know, with a focus on California state and local policy and practices. This work includes influencing legislation, responding to threats to freedom of the press and freedom of expression, and enforcing freedom of information laws.

FAC prioritizes advocacy involving California sunshine laws, including the California Public Records Act and the Ralph M. Brown Act, along with freedom of expression and newsgathering rights.

Prop. 42 Background from the Legislative Analyst’s Office

April 23, 2014
Assembly approves constitutional amendment to protect CPRA, Brown Act

July 1, 2013
Brown signs “Richard McKee bill” to tighten Brown Act enforcement

October 14, 2012
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Meetings
Governor signs FAC-sponsored access bill

August 10, 2009
- Public Meetings
- Public Records
CFAC sponsors bill to prevent agencies from using anti-SLAPP law to deter citizens' open-gov suits

June 2, 2009

LETTER

Coalition Demands California Officials Respect Role of Press at Homeless Encampment Sweeps

Dozens of groups called on state officials to respect the role of the press in observing and documenting sweeps of homeless encampments.

See the Letter

Prop. 42 Background from the Legislative Analyst’s Office

Assembly approves constitutional amendment to protect CPRA, Brown Act

Brown signs “Richard McKee bill” to tighten Brown Act enforcement

Governor signs FAC-sponsored access bill

CFAC sponsors bill to prevent agencies from using anti-SLAPP law to deter citizens' open-gov suits

Coalition Demands California Officials Respect Role of Press at Homeless Encampment Sweeps