April 21, 2022
I Believe My University Has Infringed on My Right to Free Speech. How Can I Fight Back?
I am a Ph.D. student at a state university. For the past several months I have been a part of…
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April 21, 2022
What Are My Rights as a Journalist Arrested And Detained Without Cause?
I am a journalist whose First and Fourth Amendment Rights were violated by police. The incident occurred while I was…
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April 21, 2022
Can We Publish Discovery & Depositions From a 1994 California Case?
We operate a news publication.We have obtained discovery and depositions from the 1990s for a California civil case. There were…
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April 21, 2022
Notices of City’s Closed Session Real Estate Negotiations Provide Only Generic Information
First Question: for Real Estate transactions going to my City Council in a closed session for “price and terms of…
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April 21, 2022
School District Stalling Over My Request For Gender Breakdowns On Student Performance
I made a PRA request to the School District for gender breakdowns on student performance. After nine business days, I…
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April 21, 2022
Can An Agency Extend Response to a CPRA Request Up to Eight Weeks Due to Covid?
I received a response to a CPRA request notifying me that I would likely not receive a response for eight…
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April 21, 2022
Council Meetings On Zoom Have Increased Brown Act Violations During The Public Comment Period
Our city council meetings have recently moved to Zoom sessions due to COVID. I’m curious about possible Brown Act violations…
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April 14, 2022
How Does the Police Bill of Rights Affect Transparency and Policing Reform?
Help me understand the Police Bill of Rights and how these laws impact transparency and constitutional policing reform.
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April 14, 2022
Do Other Cities Have Sunshine Ordinance Task Forces as San Francisco Does?
Are there other task forces like the San Francisco Sunshine Task Force in other jurisdictions?
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April 14, 2022
Balancing Police Officers’ Privacy Rights with Public Access — Who Decides?
Who is responsible for balancing the police officers’ right to a confidential personnel file, the police agencies obligation to keep…