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    First Amendment

    Groups Demand Fresno County Rescind Book Ban

    […] the County’s libraries. Now, the coalition writes to demand that the County rescind the resolution or face exposure to litigation under California’s recently enacted Freedom to Read Act, similar to the lawsuit that FAC and others recently filed against the City of Huntington Beach. As the letter demands, "the County should rescind the Resolution […]

    April 8, 2025

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    Facing FAC Lawsuit, California Department of Justice Released Records on Shooting Death of Savannah Graziano

    […] which now exist in this case. Nonetheless, the Department denied Scott’s request because its investigation was ongoing. It cited the "catchall" exemption of the California Public Records Act, which sometimes allows an agency to withhold records if "on the facts of the particular case the public interest served by not disclosing the record clearly […]

    March 31, 2025

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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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    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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    The Bryan Carmody Story In-Depth

    […] more clear: Authorities may not use a search warrant to seize material protected by the state’s journalist shield law. That law, among the nation’s strongest, generally prevents government officials from obtaining journalists’ unpublished materials, including confidential sources. And yet police obtained five warrants from five different judges to search Carmody’s property and phones. Then […]

    September 3, 2019

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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

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    FAC’s Ginny LaRoe to Receive Distinguished Service to Journalism Award

    […] 20 press and civil liberties organizations to demand officials respect the role of the press at sweeps of homeless encampments. Led rapid responses to threats to press freedom and government transparency in communities across Northern California, from Shasta County to the city of Brentwood. Led a coalition of two dozen press and civil liberties organizations to […]

    October 31, 2024

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    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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    Coalition Urges Huntington Beach City Council to Reject Proposed Book Ban

    […] standards." "Parents and children have the right to decide for themselves what library books to read," said David Loy, Legal Director for the First Amendment Coalition. "The government does not belong in the censorship business." "Since the founding of this nation, public libraries have been havens for free inquiry and expression," said Jonathan Markovitz, […]

    October 17, 2023

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    FAC Urges Santa Ana City Council to Withdraw Press Restrictions on City Council Meetings

    Tonight, members of the Santa Ana City Council will consider withdrawing a policy that restricts journalists covering the council. Our comments state: "The policy interferes with the ability of the press to exercise editorial discretion in covering public meetings and runs afoul of the Ralph M. Brown Act’s provisions guaranteeing the public’s ability to record."

    September 17, 2024