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    CPRA School Records

    School District Delays CPRA Response Beyond the Hearing Date For Which Documents Are Needed

    […] sohere. 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.

    February 10, 2021

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    CPRA

    City’s Update Letters Not Shared With Public Until A Week After Release to Staff & Council

    […] here. 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.

    March 10, 2020

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    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    […] diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through honest feedback, we gained insight into lived experiences, organizational strengths, and opportunities to better support our community. This work is not about checking a box -- it is about learning, accountability, and action. The insights gathered are directly informing our DEI priorities and shaping future strategies, programs, and services.

    February 9, 2026

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    First Amendment Newsgathering

    Groups Condemn FBI Raid of Washington Post Journalist’s Home

    […] press freedom groups led by the Society for Professional Journalists condemned the FBI raid of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson. The letter states: "Dogged reporting about the government is not a crime and is not a valid reason for raiding a reporter’s home. The FBI may not subject a journalist to intrusive searches or […]

    January 20, 2026

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    Video

    […] place in public, including protests, rallies, and demonstrations. These are newsworthy issues of public concern that you have the right to report on. Now, as always, the government can sometimes impose certain time, place, and manner restrictions. They can say, for example, you can't necessarily trespass on private property or certainly break into a […]

    January 13, 2026

  • Latest News

    Blog

    Elections official lashes out at local newsroom. We’re fighting back

    […] condemn Mr. Curtis’ action of excluding the press and encourage him to maintain a high level of transparency and access to public information." Curtis and his staff must heed this call. Shortly after the board’s condemnation, Curtis told reporters his office would post press releases on the elections office website moving forward. That’s a […]

    October 17, 2025

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    FAC News

    Omidyar Network’s Wafa Ben-Hassine Joins FAC Board of Directors

    […] FAC board at such a pivotal moment," said Ben-Hassine. "As technology reshapes public discourse, it is more important than ever to defend free speech, press freedom, and government transparency—while ensuring online spaces remain safe and inclusive. I look forward to bringing my experience in technology, human rights, and global policy to advance FAC’s mission […]

    October 6, 2025

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    Blog

    Catch the FAC Team at Journalism Conferences This Month

    […] workshop for your newsroom or organization. We’re excited to be presenting workshops at journalism conferences in October to further our goal of making sure California journalists know government transparency laws and how to use them to create impactful reporting. First, we’re bringing that mission to a national stage, hosting a panel discussion during Investigative […]

    October 6, 2025

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    Cases Press Release

    Appeals Court Rules Alameda County Sideshow Spectator Law Likely Violates First Amendment

    […] that ruling to the Ninth Circuit. The following can be attributed to David Loy, Legal Director, First Amendment Coalition: "This decision is important because it confirms the government cannot undermine the First Amendment right to document and record issues of public concern like sideshows. The court correctly recognized that the county can protect public […]

    September 4, 2025