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Amici Briefs Digest, Dec. 2017

[…] violated it, the proper remedy is an action for damages, not a prior restraint. People v. Juarez (in re Robles): This Reporters Committee amicus brief in the New York Court of Appeals supports New York Times reporter Frances Robles' motion to quash a subpoena requiring her to testify and provide interview notes about her […]
December 8, 2017
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Press Freedom Initiative

FAC provides legal support to journalists targeted with subpoenas or government searches seeking confidential news sources and other newsgathering materials.

July 2, 2024
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Security plans for the Democratic convention in Denver must be changed to make room for dissent

[…] the measures as proposed. While security is certainly a legitimate concern, security can be provided in a manner that does not detract from First Amendment rights. For example, the searching of protesters would obviate the need for the most stringent security measures. While searching involves a trade-off of First Amendment and Fourth Amendment concerns, […]
- Free Expression
June 3, 2009
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Major newspapers back CFAC/MAPlight lawsuit to expand public access to Legislative actions

[…] to databases it possesses on legislative records, including voting records. Those records are available today, but in a limited and cumbersome way. "It is ridiculous," said Dan Newman, executive director of MAPLight, which has been pressing the legislative counsel to provide access to the digital files of voting records, bill texts and other records. […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
June 2, 2009
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If China unplugs Google, it will be the first time China’s people will know what they are not being allowed to see. This should give the censors pause.

BY PETER SCHEER--Google's high-stakes confrontation with China's government has entered a new, and uncertain, phase. Making good on its threat to cease censorship of search results on its China-based site, Google.cn, Google has begun redirecting users in China to its uncensored Chinese-language site based in Hong Kong, google.com.hk. China's censors now face a difficult […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
March 24, 2010
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Accessibility

Measures to support accessibility First Amendment Coalition takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of FAC Website: Include accessibility throughout our internal policies. Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities. Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods. Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines […]

June 12, 2024
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Trumping Trump: California’s Attack on the First Amendment

[…] two-thirds Democratic—passed a "sanctuary state" billlimiting how much state and local law enforcement agencies can cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Not to be left behind, Governor Gavin Newsom hasaccused Trump of, among other things, "declaring a made-up ‘national emergency’ in order to seize power and subvert the constitution." If you are a Californian and […]
- Free Expression
- Press Freedom
May 21, 2019
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L.A. Sheriff Agrees to Unsealing of Warrant to Search Photojournalist and Black Lives Matter Protesters’ Cell Phones

[…] were demonstrating against the August 2020 killing of cyclist Dijon Kizzee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: fac@firstamendmentcoalition.org San Rafael, Calif. - On Thursday, the First Amendment Coalition and independent news organization Knock LA prevailed in a legal battle against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) over the unsealing of search warrant materials, ensuring that the […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
May 23, 2023
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First Amendment Newsgathering

Do students’ free speech rights extend to internet and TV broadcasts?

Does California Ed Code 48907 apply to non-print media (ie: school news broadcasts via TV or internet)? If not, is there another code protecting non-print media and if so, where can I find documentation to support an effort to protect the same freedoms as EC 48907 for my TV Broadcasting students in a high […]

December 2, 2011
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Brown Act First Amendment

New rules by city council restrict free speech

[…] you from making any other comments during that council meeting. He may then have the speaker removed from the meeting. If the person refuses to leave or returns they may be charged with a misdemeanor offense. I would appreciate your thoughts on the new ordinance and if you think it violates any first amendment rights.

December 11, 2014