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Behind the Headlines: A Public Records Training Session for Journalists

[…] months of student protests. Annie Cappetta, Legal Fellow, First Amendment Coalition Cappetta contributes to FAC’s free Legal Hotline, which provides educational information about the California Public Records Act, other public access laws and the First Amendment. She also represents journalists in public records and First Amendment cases. She will share expertise on how to […]
- Public Records
August 10, 2024
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An Early Win in a New First Amendment Lawsuit

FAC has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a California statute that, contrary to the First Amendment, authorizes government attorneys to seek civil penalties against people who publish any information related to a sealed arrest record, regardless of how the information was acquired or how newsworthy it is. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
December 20, 2024
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After the Election, What Comes Next

[…] ability to do so will soon grow. In 2025, FAC will expand our defense of democracy’s fundamental rights by: Adding a senior staff attorney to ensure more government transparency. Increasing our oversight and lobbying of elected officials. Customizing and expanding our education for journalists to empower them to do their fearless best. To help […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Press Freedom
November 9, 2024
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Criticism Is Not Defamation. It’s Free Speech.

[…] that "derogatory comments against district employees or others made in a board meeting can be actionable as defamation under certain circumstances." This statement violates the First Amendment and California law. Today FAC sent this letter to the school board informing it that such threats are unconstitutional, emphasizing that "critique of government is democracy, not defamation."
- Free Expression
October 28, 2024
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FAC Urges Merced School Board President to Stop Threatening Speech Rights

[…] immunity for statements made in legislative proceedings such as school board meetings whenever the statements have some relation or connection to the proceeding." "More fundamentally, critique of government is democracy, not defamation," Cappetta wrote. The letter asks Brooks to disavow the statement and publicly affirm the board’s commitment to the First Amendment. As of […]
- Free Expression
October 28, 2024
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The First

The First celebrates icons, journalists, activists, and attorneys who embody the rights and values FAC fights for every day — to speak truth to power, to publish uncomfortable facts, and to harness the power of the people to bring about change.

July 20, 2024
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Know Your Rights – California Public Meetings

On January 31, 2023, FAC’s open-government experts provided an in-depth presentation on your rights to access public meetings in California. The event was co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of California. The slideshow presentation can be found here >>
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Meetings
September 24, 2024
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2021 Impact Report

In 2021, we encountered barriers to basic government information — from public health agencies about the COVID-19 pandemic to police departments confronting social unrest over racial injustice. FAC was there to protect our rights.

March 2, 2022
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First Amendment

FAC Urges Newsom to Sign AB 1825 to protect against library censorship

The First Amendment Coalition asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign into law AB 1825, the California Freedom to Read Act, because it will help guard against censorship in our public libraries.
- Free Expression
September 16, 2024
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FAC Supports AB 339’s Open Meeting Provisions

FAC stands with a broad coalition of civic organizations backing a measure that would enhance public participation in government meetings in California. Read our joint letters in support of California Assembly Bill 339.

April 1, 2021