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    FAC News Press Release

    Elizabeth Sanchez Joins FAC as Legal Fellow

    […] even more journalists and independent news operations," says FAC’s Legal Director, David Loy. Elizabeth joins FAC as it expands its work increasing access to public records and government meetings, and defending freedom of speech and freedom of the press. She will draft amicus briefs and advocacy letters, help operate FAC’s free Legal Hotline, and […]

    October 2, 2024

  • Cases

    Garcia v. County of Alameda

    […] News Coverage: San Francisco Chronicle: Oakland reporter sues Alameda County over sideshow ordinance (7/2/2024) KTVU: Reporter sues Alameda County over sideshow ordinance (7/3/2024) KRON4: News reporter sues government over sideshow laws in Alameda County (7/7/2024) Legal Documents: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and Los Angeles Times Amicus Brief (12/27/2024) Appellant's Opening Brief […]

    July 12, 2024

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    Press Release

    Reporter Sues Alameda County for Sideshow Law That Criminalizes Journalism

    […] of sideshows through enforcing otherwise valid laws against unlawful and dangerous conduct such as reckless driving. "While we understand the public safety issues presented by sideshows, the government cannot address those concerns by criminalizing journalism," says FAC Legal Fellow Annie Cappetta. "Alameda County residents rely on newsgathering to make informed decisions, and that is […]

    July 2, 2024

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    2023 Impact Report

    Our Fight for Government Transparency, a Free Press, and Free Expresssion

    May 1, 2024

  • Posts

    First Amendment

    Groups Urge Fresno County to Reject Book Ban

    […] children’s books and other materials with allegedly "age-inappropriate content" off-limits to anyone under 18 without "parental or guardian consent." As the letter states, the resolution "transforms the government into both nanny and censor while perverting the public’s civil liberties. The government has no business interfering with the decisions of young people and their families […]

    November 7, 2023

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    FAC urges ‘NO’ vote on San Francisco’s Prop E

    […] that make San Francisco’s political process more transparent and more open to voices that are not currently heard, and FAC supports the use of technology to make government more accountable to the people. But Prop E is a flawed proposal that will create serious, practical problems. For example, Prop E allows organized groups (consisting […]

    September 9, 2015

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    FAC Urges Mendocino County to Adhere to First Amendment Protections in Establishing Media Program for PRA Requests

    […] Ordinance is lawful," FAC writes in its Aug. 29, 2022, letter, "we submit this letter to explain that any definition of ‘media organization’ the County might adopt must comport with strict First Amendment standards." The California News Publishers Association and the Freedom of Information Committee of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of […]

    August 30, 2022

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    First Amendment

    FAC Calls on California City to End Unconstitutional Public Comment Policy

    […] actual disruption of a meeting. Indeed, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has held that virtually identical language is unconstitutional. No matter how intemperate, criticism of government and public officials is the core of what the First Amendment protects. As one court said over 40 years ago, "InAmerica, one who seeks or holds […]

    August 8, 2022

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    Press Rights

    FAC Supports Bill that Would Reopen California Prisons and Jails to Journalists

    […] a letter authored by the California News Publishers Association, which is a co-sponsor of the bill along with the California Broadcasters Association, a coalition of 12 open- government and press advocacy groups said:  Passage of SB 254 would accomplish twin aims bringing more transparency to one of the most crucial parts of California’s criminal […]

    March 1, 2023

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    CA Senate Bill 1421 Would Bring Desperately Needed Transparency to Police Misconduct Files

    […] agencies subject to the California Public Records Act) in being able to keep secret even confirmed allegations of misconduct. For everyone except police officers, investigations into misconduct must be made public if the charges are "well-founded," or if discipline is imposed. California has long been an outlier in the degree to which it allows […]

    April 9, 2018