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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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    […] 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

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    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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    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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    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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    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

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    Los Angeles Press Club v. County of Los Angeles

    […] Amendment and other statutory and constitutional protections, including California Penal Code section 13652, that apply to everyone. It also seeks an injunction requiring the Sheriff’s Department to comply with these laws moving forward. The case, Los Angeles Press Club v. County of Los Angeles, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central […]

    July 11, 2025

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    First Amendment Newsgathering

    Los Angeles Press Club v. City of Los Angeles

    […] First Amendment and other statutory and constitutional protections, including California Penal Code section 13652, that apply to everyone. It also seeks an injunction requiring the LAPD to comply with these laws moving forward. The case, Los Angeles Press Club v. City of Los Angeles, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central […]

    June 18, 2025

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    Fighting for Press Rights at California Protests

    […] of Northern California, we reminded the SFPD of the department’s obligations to the press under the First Amendment and state law. Our message is clear: Law enforcement must stop intentional interference in lawful newsgathering. And with hundreds of marches and protests planned for this weekend, it is even more crucial that federal and local […]

    June 12, 2025