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Listen: The Future of Press Freedom
January 16, 2025
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Sacramento Television Stations, Inc. v. Superior Court
This amicus brief argues that when police officers shoot at people, public agencies have to disclose recordings of the entire incident, not just a snippet before shots are fired, and that agencies cannot withhold such recordings without proving that disclosure would substantially interfere with an ongoing investigation by endangering a witness or confidential source or causing similar harm.January 11, 2025
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Thompson v. Spitzer
This amicus letter argues law professor Andrea Roth is protected by the reporter shield law and First Amendment against a subpoena issued by the Orange County District Attorney’s office for sources she spoke to for a 2019 law review article about a controversial DNA collection program.January 7, 2025
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An Early Win in a New First Amendment Lawsuit
December 20, 2024
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Submit Your Nominations for a 2024 Free Speech & Open Government Award!
December 17, 2024
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Proposed San Diego Board of Supervisor Public Meeting Rules Violate First Amendment, FAC Warns
December 12, 2024
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FAC Leads Press Coalition in Stockton After Sheriff Threatens to Investigate Journalists
December 11, 2024
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FAC Prevails in Public Records Case Brought by Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Students
December 9, 2024
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Adams v. County of Sacramento
This amicus brief advocates for a broad definition of “public concern” in the interest of protecting the free speech rights of public employees while still allowing governmental employers to consider the impact of the speech on the workplace.December 5, 2024
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First Amendment Coalition v. Chiu
FAC and its partners are challenging a California statute that authorizes city attorneys, district attorneys, and the Attorney General to seek civil penalties against anyone who publishes any information related to a sealed arrest record, regardless of how the information was acquired or how newsworthy it is.December 5, 2024