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Newsgathering Public Records

FAC Urges Imperial County to Release Contracts and Communication with Federal Agencies

[…] notes: "Perhaps a federal agency or official would prefer that the County not disclose the requested records, but the Supremacy Clause demands compliance only with laws of the United States, not mere wishes." and "[a]ny asserted "comity" between federal and state or local governments cannot justify violating the plain language of the Public Records Act."

February 20, 2026
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Court Access

Gonzales v. GEO Group

[…] decided to protest the lockdown by remaining in place and refusing to return to their cells. In response, GEO deployed a SWAT-like "correctional emergency response team" that blanketed everyone in the relevant unit—protestor or otherwise—with pepper bullets and spray. According to the lawsuit, people detained in the unit were left in their cells for […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
February 3, 2026
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First Amendment Newsgathering

Press advocates condemn Oakland Police Department’s press policy

[…] department-issued press pass to attend news conferences. "This policy and OPD’s actions today interfere with the ability of the press to keep the public informed, threaten press independence and hurt the community’s ability to get news from a diverse range of sources. It is also unnecessary and violates the First Amendment. It must end immediately."
- Press Freedom
November 14, 2025
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Public Records

California Rural Legal Assistance v. California Department of Food and Agriculture

FAC joined California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) in a public records lawsuit seeking disclosure of documents listing dairies under active quarantine for bird flu. In late 2024, CRLA became concerned about the impact of bird flu on dairy workers and rural communities because a strain of the virus had become endemic in California’s […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
November 4, 2025
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Newsgathering

FAC Opposes Berkeley Plan to Encrypt Police Radio Communications
- Government Transparency and Accountability
October 28, 2025
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Skyline Foundation Commits $300,000 to FAC Over Three Years

[…] over the next three years. This generous grant will strengthen FAC’s legal support for journalists across California and bolster the organization’s capacity to defend free speech and government transparency. "We are immensely grateful to the Skyline Foundation for its support and shared commitment to protecting democracy through transparency and a free press," says FAC […]

September 3, 2025
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FAC Welcomes Juniper Licinio as Legal Fellow

[…] and Expression, focusing on drafting amicus briefs and research memos on First Amendment law. "We are delighted that Juniper will help FAC defend free speech and open government in California," says FAC’s Legal Director, David Loy. Juniper joins FAC’s litigation team as it expands its work increasing access to public records and government meetings, […]

August 21, 2025
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Public Records

FAC Supports AB 1388 to End Secret Agreements Between Law Enforcement Agencies and Problem Officers
- Government Transparency and Accountability
July 28, 2025
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Public Meetings

FAC Urges San Mateo County to Keep Sheriff’s Removal Hearing Open to Public
- Government Transparency and Accountability
July 16, 2025
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First Amendment

Government Can’t Dictate Editorial Decisions, FAC Tells Brentwood City Council
- Press Freedom
July 23, 2024