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    First Amendment Social Media

    Did Facebook Violate My First Amendment Rights When it Deleted My Comment As “Hate Speech”?

    In general, First Amendment claims can only be brought when the government attempts to suppress the speech of its citizens — i.e. when there is "state action" that suppresses free speech. It is unlikely that you would have any claim against a privately-owned website for infringement of your First Amendment right to free speech. […]

    October 30, 2020

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    Blog Cases

    Unsealed: Newly released warrant reveals flimsy basis for L.A. sheriff targeting press, protesters

    […] make disclosures to the judge to ensure press rights were protected. In addition to California’s strong shield law protections, the U.S. Privacy Protection Act limits when the government can pilfer through protected newsgathering materials. (Unzueta brought a civil rights lawsuit over the ordeal and received a $90,000 settlement.) The investigator’s statement of probable cause […]

    June 7, 2023

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    Press Release

    Reporter Sues Alameda County for Sideshow Law That Criminalizes Journalism

    […] and freedom of the press guaranteed by the First Amendment and the California Constitution. The lawsuit challenges only this ordinance. It does not seek to prevent local governments from addressing the hazards of sideshows through enforcing otherwise valid laws against unlawful and dangerous conduct such as reckless driving. "While we understand the public safety […]

    July 2, 2024

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    CPRA

    CPRA Request Denied Citing “Investigatory Files” Exemption

    […] you. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

    November 19, 2018

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    CPRA

    Who Bears the Cost of Previously Public Documents Now Held By A Third Party?

    […] to this chapter." Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.  No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

    February 14, 2018

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    JOIN FAC'S MONTHLY DONOR MEMBERSHIP Democracy Watchdog Members understand that an sustaining an inclusive, equitable society and a responsive, accountable government takes constant vigilance. Pledge your monthly membership today, and as a thank-you gift for standing with FAC, you will receive a FAC Membership Card and Keychain Flashlight. Join at the monthly amount that […]

    July 3, 2024

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    First Amendment

    Can CA legally charge fees for filming on private property?

    […] to contact Film L.A. Inc., the permit processor for the County of Los Angeles http://www.filmla.com/. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries.  In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

    May 14, 2015

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    Cases Press Release

    FAC, Media Coalition Notch Important Victory in Growing Police Transparency Fight

    […] of dishonesty. Judge Treat held that SB 1421 applies to all misconduct records, irrespective of when they were created. As a result, the judge ruled, the records must be released. However, Treat delayed the release of records for 10 days so that the unions can appeal the order if they wish. Judge Treat’s order […]

    February 11, 2019

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    Blog Cases

    Super Bowl Score: Cop Overtime $6.3 Million, Taxpayers 0

    […] provided for reimbursement to Santa Clara. The reimbursement from the Host Committee to Santa Clara was expected to be $3.6 million to cover additional public safety and government services costs. San Francisco, however, negotiated no such deal. The Budget Analyst’s report observed that there was no written agreement, other than the original bid, between […]

    April 14, 2016

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    First Amendment

    Where can we legally hold a protest?

    […] streets is still subject to "reasonable time, place, or manner restrictions," however, which -- very broadly speaking -- means that restrictions reasonably necessary to achieve a legitimate government objective and that are not based on the content of the speech may be permitted. Id. You might want to check local ordinances to see if […]

    December 20, 2011