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    Planned Giving Legacy Society

    […] on others. Perhaps you have considered a charitable legacy to continue your philanthropy beyond your lifetime, to have your family remembered, and your philanthropy is woven into the lives of others. With a legacy gift, you can. We invite you to make your philanthropy endure through a planned gift to FAC and join the […]

    July 26, 2024

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    2024 Impact Report

    FAC came to the aid of journalists throughout 2024 with education programming, legal defense, vigorous advocacy, and more.

    April 15, 2025

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    An Early Win in a New First Amendment Lawsuit

    FAC has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a California statute that, contrary to the First Amendment, authorizes government attorneys to seek civil penalties against people who publish any information related to a sealed arrest record, regardless of how the information was acquired or how newsworthy it is. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression […]

    December 20, 2024

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    After the Election, What Comes Next

    […] ability to do so will soon grow. In 2025, FAC will expand our defense of democracy’s fundamental rights by: Adding a senior staff attorney to ensure more government transparency. Increasing our oversight and lobbying of elected officials. Customizing and expanding our education for journalists to empower them to do their fearless best. To help […]

    November 9, 2024

  • Cases

    First Amendment

    Martinez et al. v. Fresno (Amicus Brief)

    FAC's brief argues the court should issue a preliminary injunction against an ordinance because it will prevent the press and public from exercising fundamental First Amendment rights by permitting the government to arbitrarily block access to undefined "restricted areas" during homeless encampment sweeps. CLOSED

    April 12, 2022

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    Unlocking Public Records in California

    For this October 26 training session, FAC’s open- government experts focused educating journalists on using the California Public Records Act to tell important stories. The training offers tips and tricks for overcoming barriers to information. The session featured Omar Rashad, government accountability reporter for Fresnoland, who shared insights on how to use public records […]

    July 22, 2025

  • Cases

    First Amendment

    Garcia v. County of Alameda

    FAC represents Jose Fermoso, a reporter for The Oaklandside, in a challenge to Alameda County’s sideshow spectator ordinance that criminalizes journalism by making it unlawful to observe a sideshow from any closer than 200 feet.

    July 12, 2024

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    Sacramento Police May Have Violated Press Rights at Encampment Clearing

    […] Newsom threatened local leaders who have not cleared homeless encampments to do so or risk losing state funding. City and county officials statewide are responding. Last Monday, the Sacramento Police Department attracted scrutiny when it barred reporters from access to the high-profile clearing of Camp Resolution. The Sacramento Bee reported: "The city of Sacramento […]

    September 3, 2024

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    A Guide to 2023 Open Meetings Law Changes

    […] public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the agency, or of the acts or omissions of the legislative body. AB 2647 (Levine) codified at Government Code section 54957.5 AB 2647 allows local bodies to satisfy transparency requirements related to disclosure of records tied to business set for discussion or action at […]

    February 16, 2023

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    FAC Urges Mendocino County to Adhere to First Amendment Protections in Establishing Media Program for PRA Requests

    […] time. In response to criticism over the new fee ordinance, the county passed a resolution to establish a program to cover some fees associated with requests made by certain media representatives. "Reserving the right to address those issues separately and without conceding the Ordinance is lawful," FAC writes in its Aug. 29, 2022, letter, […]

    August 30, 2022