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FAC Legal Director David Loy Honored with Society of Professional Journalists’ Northern California Chapter’s James Madison Award

[…] "My career is dedicated to the principle that transparency is the oxygen of accountability. I am honored to be recognized in such distinguished company for defending open government without fear or favor," said Loy. The Norwin S. Yoffie Career Achievement Award goes to FAC Board Member Karl Olson for a 40-plus year career in […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
March 25, 2024
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Cases Press Release

FAC joins Apple v Samsung appeal to urge disclosure of confidential records filed in court “under seal”

[…] trial court Judge, Lucy Koh, ordering the unsealing of many (but not all) of the sealed records. FAC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to free speech and open- government, filed its motion to intervene in the appeal with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Washington, DC, appeals court that will decide […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Press Freedom
September 5, 2012
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FAC News Press Release

EFF and ACLU Staffers Win 2017 FAC Award for Work on Public Access to Police Surveillance Records

The First Amendment Coalition is proud to announce the recipients of its 2017 Free Speech & Open Government Award are Jennifer Lynch and Dave Maass of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Peter Bibring of the American Civil Liberties Union-Southern California (ACLU), selected for their joint work to bring accountability and transparency to the […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
November 27, 2017
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FAC News Press Release

Craig Newmark Philanthropies Commits $75K to FAC

Grant will support work defending press freedom, government transparency and civic engagement The First Amendment Coalition is delighted to announce a $75,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to fuel the nonprofit’s work defending a free press, free expression and the public's right to know. The grant will support all FAC programs, including its free […]

June 1, 2022
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Corporate transparency, long cherished as an essential feature of US capital markets, is giving way to the secrecy of “private equity” deals. Big mistake.

[…] buyers, professional investors insist on transparency so they can be sure not to overpay. But as owners, they favor a respite from the scrutiny of analysts and government. So-called "alternative investment" firms—private equity, venture capital and hedge funds—resist mightily any government regulation that would make them more transparent regarding the investments they make and […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 2, 2009
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Anonymous speech, although constitutionally protected, is mostly digital graffiti

Freedom of expression means taking responsibility for what you write. By Peter Scheer A Chinese blogger, defying a government censorship decree, publishes information about the crash of a military transport plane. Another blogger, an Egyptian, posts photos of the scarred body of a teenager who was tortured by Egyptian police. Both bloggers are anonymous. […]
- Free Expression
June 3, 2009
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2020 and beyond — the fight goes on

A letter from Executive Director David Snyder Dear Friends of the First Amendment, 2020 has been a critical year for combatting government secrecy and threats to the First Amendment. Americans are demanding answers about police misconduct, the government’s response to the global pandemic, attacks on protesters and journalists — the list goes on. FAC […]

November 20, 2020
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Public Records

Letter to City of Seaside Regarding Disclosure of Claim to Press

Today FAC sent this letter to the City Attorney of Seaside notifying her that a claim made under the Government Claims Act is not exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act. The City Attorney previously denied Monterey County Now’s request to see the claim.
- Government Transparency and Accountability
August 22, 2024
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CPRA

Request for police surveillance records met with 90-day delay

[…] officer who responded to this request, with no response from him. Simply, 90 days being much more than the time allowed by law, where can we make a complaint? Is this something we should act on legally? Thanks for your help. We have used this hotline several times now and have greatly appreciated your responses

September 15, 2011
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CPRA Police Records

Is a coroner’s report a public document?

[…] records that are properly characterized as law enforcement investigatory records. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

October 12, 2010