Defending Free Speech, a Free Press, and the Public's Right to Know
FAC believes engaged and informed communities are essential to the health of our democracy.
News
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FAC NEWS
We're Hiring: Legal Fellow
The Legal Fellow work will help expand FAC’s strategic litigation program and our ability to provide expert legal assistance to working journalists, community members and others.
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LAWSUIT
FAC Files Contempt Motion Against LAPD for Assaulting and Detaining More Journalists
LAPD officers assaulted and detained journalists who were covering a protest at a federal detention center in downtown L.A.
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ADVOCACY
FAC Urges Modesto to Roll Back Local Law that Criminalizes Use of Safety Gear by Journalists
The ordinance bars anyone from possessing personal protective gear, including masks, bandanas, helmets or protective jackets, at protests or demonstrations.
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ADVOCACY
Facing Threat of FAC Lawsuit, Sheriff Agrees to Open Removal Hearing
The public deserves no less than full transparency into this unprecedented hearing.
Legal Hotline
Have a question about access to public records, participating in government meetings or First Amendment concerns? We have a dedicated group of lawyers ready to help.
What We Do
Our Work
Cases
Cases
Holding governments accountable at the local, state, and federal levels; supporting journalists and citizens in how to enforce their First Amendment rights.
Advocacy
Advocacy
We engage in advocacy around crucial issues affecting government transparency, press rights, and the people’s right to know.
Press Freedom Initiative
Press Freedom Initiative
Ensuring access to qualified legal counsel when journalists face a subpoena seeking confidential sources or other protected materials.
Free Speech & Open Government Award
Free Speech & Open Government Award
Honoring the year’s best contributions towards the advancement of open government.
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Resources
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Asked & Answered
A searchable database of responses to questions posed by Legal Hotline users about open-government laws and the First Amendment.
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Handbooks
Detailed guides on open meetings and open records, with sample letters for you to customize.
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Training
FAC holds live and virtual events to tackle some of the most pressing free speech, free press and government transparency issues of the day.
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Explainers
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions to our Legal Hotline.