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CPRA

City Delays Responding to Records Requests Until It’s Too Late To Use the Information Requested

[…] the same day, the City provided confirmation of receipt of those requests. During the next 43 days, I received several emails from the City stating "Pursuant to Government Code § 6253.c(2)" they need more time to "respond." I finally sent another email to the City demanding a response. After 45 days, the City responded […]

March 20, 2020
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CPRA

How Can I Access Records From The California Department of Corrections Regarding High-Profile Offenders?

[…] records. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC 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. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

September 21, 2021
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‘Stop Shooting Her!’: Video of Fatal Shooting of Teen Shows Why Police Transparency Matters

[…] armed when she was running toward deputies, or who shot her." To investigate that claim, independent journalist Joey Scott submitted a request under the California Public Records Act for videos of the shootout. But the sheriff’s department stonewalled for 18 months. Only after FAC demanded disclosure did the sheriff finally release videos and other […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
April 15, 2024
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Public Records

First Amendment Coalition v. City of San Diego
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 26, 2025
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FAC Sues San Diego for Public Records About Controversial Use of Force Against Marcus Evans

[…] ribs, tendon damage, and significant injuries to his left arm. Pride Law Firm represents Evans in his civil case. "Nothing is more important to public trust in government than transparency, especially transparency about use of force by police that involves firearms or causes extensive injuries such as those Mr. Evans suffered," said David Loy, […]

June 26, 2025
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Stanford confirms no discipline for student journalist. But it must do more.

[…] deeply troubling that the prospect of potential criminal prosecution lingers." SPLC Senior Counsel Mike Hiestand said Stanford’s response wasn’t enough. "We are relieved that Dilan no longer must go to class worried it would be his last at Stanford," he said. "It’s mind-boggling that the university took this long to acknowledge what should have […]

January 23, 2025
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FAC Receives Three-Year, $600,000 Grant From Jonathan Logan Family Foundation

[…] committed $600,000 over the next three years to ensure FAC thrives as it continues to expand its work promoting and protecting a free press, free expression, and government transparency." This generous gift sets FAC on a path to serve even more journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens in their pursuit of government transparency and accountability," […]

September 5, 2024
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Submit Your Nominations for a 2024 Free Speech & Open Government Award!

Nominations are now open for the First Amendment Coalition’s 2024 Free Speech & Open Government Awards! These annual awards honor the year’s best contributions towards the advancement of open government and freedom of expression and information. Perhaps you’re a journalist who wrangled some particularly important public records for a story. Or you’re an activist […]

December 17, 2024
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Cal Poly Student Settles Public Records Lawsuit Against University

[…] in a Public Records Act lawsuit against the Board of Trustees of the California State University (CSU) system. FAC represents Elizabeth Wilson, a student journalist at the Mustang News, the student paper at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). "I’m so pleased Cal Poly has agreed to a settlement, but it […]

November 1, 2024
Cases

Public Records

Doe v. Mill Valley School District

FAC is representing Holly McDede, a freelance reporter, in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the release of documents covered by the California Public Records Act ("CPRA"), also known as a "reverse-CPRA" case. McDede covers sexual misconduct in schools, and has previously written about other school employees’ misconduct.
- Government Transparency and Accountability
October 31, 2024