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    First Amendment Coalition Awarded Largest Single Gift Since its Inception

    […] legal matters while also ensuring journalists working in a shifting media landscape have access to high-quality tutorials, workshops, guides, and other tools for accessing public records and government proceedings. "For almost four decades, FAC has been a strong First Amendment defender in the nation’s most populous state, but recent years have produced a case […]

    March 12, 2025

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    We’re Hiring: Programs Coordinator

    […] to the health of our democracy – that the values expressed by the First Amendment provide a blueprint for an inclusive, equitable society and a responsive, accountable government. To that end, FAC educates, advocates and litigates to protect and promote government transparency and First Amendment protections for all. FAC is a small but growing […]

    February 18, 2025

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    FAC’s greatest asset is the legal wisdom and experience accrued over decades of successfully holding governments accountable at the local, state, and federal levels, supporting journalists and educating people on how to enforce their First Amendment and open government rights.

    June 18, 2024

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    FAC Welcomes Four New Members to its Board of Directors

    […] Gin, Antonia Hernández, and Irene Lee bring decades of experience and leadership to FAC as it continues expanding its impact in defense of a free press, open government, and free expression. Ashley Alvarado is the newly appointed President and CEO of Texas Public Radio (TPR), a nonprofit media organization that serves South Central Texas. […]

    October 29, 2024

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    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

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    Garcia v. County of Alameda

    […] ban (5/15/2025) 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: Defendants' Petition for Rehearing En Banc (10/2/2025) Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion (9/4/2025) Appellant's Reply Brief […]

    July 12, 2024

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    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