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    Media Lawyer Aaron Field Joins FAC as Senior Staff Attorney

    […] Staff Attorney, Field will oversee a newly expanded legal portfolio, with a focus on strategic litigation that holds California public agencies accountable under free speech and open government laws. "With the fundamental rights that underpin our democracy under direct and frequent attack, Aaron’s arrival at FAC couldn’t come at a more important time," said […]

    May 5, 2025

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    First Amendment

    Government Can’t Dictate Editorial Decisions, FAC Tells Brentwood City Council

    Members of the Brentwood City Council in Contra Costa County have proposed the city discuss a potential policy to require any news outlet that receive news releases or advertising dollars adopt a specific code of ethics. With the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California Chapter, we told city leaders why this would be unconstitutional.

    July 23, 2024

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    I Sued My University for Public Records. Here’s What I Learned.

    […] to be fulfilled. Public records cannot just be public in theory. Records need to be accessible so journalists can report on issues accurately and with full context. Government agencies must respond efficiently so it doesn’t take a lawsuit and months of waiting. I’m hopeful this lawsuit serves as a reminder to Cal Poly that […]

    March 20, 2025

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    FAC News

    First Amendment Coalition Awarded Largest Single Gift Since its Inception

    […] legal matters while also ensuring journalists working in a shifting media landscape have access to high-quality tutorials, workshops, guides, and other tools for accessing public records and government proceedings. "For almost four decades, FAC has been a strong First Amendment defender in the nation’s most populous state, but recent years have produced a case […]

    March 12, 2025

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    Newsgathering

    FAC Opposes Restrictive Media Policy in Sebastopol

    […] important work of journalists in keeping the community informed. News Coverage: Sebastopol Times: Why is the city of Sebastopol making it harder for reporters to cover city government? (2/28/2025) Press Democrat: Sebastopol’s proposed news media policy sparks criticism from residents, free-press advocates (3/4/2025) Press Democrat: PD Editorial: A free press under attack in Washington […]

    March 6, 2025

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    FAC’s greatest asset is the legal wisdom and experience accrued over decades of successfully holding governments accountable at the local, state, and federal levels, supporting journalists and educating people on how to enforce their First Amendment and open government rights.

    June 18, 2024