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Proposed San Diego Board of Supervisor Public Meeting Rules Violate First Amendment, FAC Warns

The San Diego Board of Supervisors proposed a handful of amendments to its Meeting Management Rules that would limit public participation and stifle free speech at public meetings in violation of the First Amendment and/or the Brown Act. FAC sent the following letter detailing why these proposed changes should be reconsidered.
- Free Expression
December 12, 2024
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FAC’s greatest asset is the legal wisdom and experience accrued over decades of successfully holding governments accountable at the local, state, and federal levels, supporting journalists and educating people on how to enforce their First Amendment and open government rights.

June 18, 2024
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FAC Welcomes Four New Members to its Board of Directors

[…] Gin, Antonia Hernández, and Irene Lee bring decades of experience and leadership to FAC as it continues expanding its impact in defense of a free press, open government, and free expression. Ashley Alvarado is the newly appointed President and CEO of Texas Public Radio (TPR), a nonprofit media organization that serves South Central Texas. […]

October 29, 2024
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Elizabeth Sanchez Joins FAC as Legal Fellow

[…] even more journalists and independent news operations," says FAC’s Legal Director, David Loy. Elizabeth joins FAC as it expands its work increasing access to public records and government meetings, and defending freedom of speech and freedom of the press. She will draft amicus briefs and advocacy letters, help operate FAC’s free Legal Hotline, and […]

October 2, 2024
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First Amendment

Garcia v. County of Alameda

[…] ban (5/15/2025) San Francisco Chronicle: Oakland reporter sues Alameda County over sideshow ordinance (7/2/2024) KTVU: Reporter sues Alameda County over sideshow ordinance (7/3/2024) KRON4: News reporter sues government over sideshow laws in Alameda County (7/7/2024) Legal Documents: Appellant's Reply Brief (2/21/2025) Appellees' Answering Brief (1/31/2025) Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and Los […]
- Press Freedom
July 12, 2024
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Reporter Sues Alameda County for Sideshow Law That Criminalizes Journalism

[…] of sideshows through enforcing otherwise valid laws against unlawful and dangerous conduct such as reckless driving. "While we understand the public safety issues presented by sideshows, the government cannot address those concerns by criminalizing journalism," says FAC Legal Fellow Annie Cappetta. "Alameda County residents rely on newsgathering to make informed decisions, and that is […]
- Press Freedom
July 2, 2024
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Our Fight for Government Transparency, a Free Press, and Free Expresssion

May 1, 2024
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Sacramento Police May Have Violated Press Rights at Encampment Clearing

[…] distance. They cannot interfere with operations but they have a right to observe. This sounds like an excessive restriction on the right to record and cover police activities … I don’t see how they can close off an entire block." A word to city officials who are planning their own encampment sweeps: the First […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Press Freedom
September 3, 2024
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Public Records

San Bernardino County Sheriff Finally Releases Videos of Shootout After FAC Demanded Full Disclosure
- Government Transparency and Accountability
April 4, 2024
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First Amendment

Groups Urge Fresno County to Reject Book Ban

[…] children’s books and other materials with allegedly "age-inappropriate content" off-limits to anyone under 18 without "parental or guardian consent." As the letter states, the resolution "transforms the government into both nanny and censor while perverting the public’s civil liberties. The government has no business interfering with the decisions of young people and their families […]
- Free Expression
November 7, 2023