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    Request for names of Squid Vessel Permit buyers denied

    I am a commercial fisherman and a journalist. Pursuant to my rights under the California Public Record Act ( Government Code Section 6250 et seq.), I am requesting a list of all Market Squid Vessel Permits bought and sold during the last five years. Included in the list, I specifically want the names of […]

    June 11, 2015

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    Public Records

    Scott v. County of Imperial

    […] the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and ICE" from "2018 to today’s date." In response, the county said it was waiting for the federal government’s permission to disclose the records based on the "Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution. Article VI, Clause 2, and Comity doctrine." On February 12, 2026, […]

    April 21, 2026

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    Press Release

    Court Finds Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and City Violated Public Records Act

    […] of our dogged efforts to hold the city of San Jose and former Mayor Liccardo accountable," said Ramona Giwargis, co-founder and CEO of San José Spotlight. " Government cannot operate in the shadows, and public officials should not and cannot conduct stealth government through texts on their private phones, as Mayor Liccardo tried to […]

    August 30, 2023

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    […] place in public, including protests, rallies, and demonstrations. These are newsworthy issues of public concern that you have the right to report on. Now, as always, the government can sometimes impose certain time, place, and manner restrictions. They can say, for example, you can't necessarily trespass on private property or certainly break into a […]

    January 13, 2026

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    FAC's educational videos provide overviews of First Amendment rights for journalists, lawyers, and the public.

    January 13, 2026

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    Cases Press Release

    FAC Represents Investigative Journalist and New York Times in Public Records Act Lawsuit Against Riverside County

    […] violating state law by refusing to release public records and information sought by investigative journalist Christopher Damien about deaths in jail custody. "When people die in the government’s custody, their relatives and the public have the right to review the government’s investigation of that death," said Damien. "The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has withheld […]

    December 5, 2025

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    Public Records

    Buen Vecino v. County of Ventura

    […] immigration enforcement operation at Glass House Farms in Ventura County. During the operation, federal officials requested help from the Ventura County sheriff’s department. According to a statement by the sheriff, the department sent a "tactical response team" to "keep the peace between protestors and federal agents." The sheriff disclaimed any intent to "participate in […]

    November 17, 2025

  • Asked and Answered

    First Amendment Social Media

    Can a city in Texas limit who can comment on its Facebook (Meta) posts?

    I frequently comment on a Texas city’s Facebook (Meta) page. The city limits its responses to my questions or statements while still responding to others. I commented on one of the city’s posts previously, and today, I noticed I was not able to comment again. The page stated that the city "limited who can […]

    August 19, 2025