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CPRA

How Do I Determine If The Documents I Need Are Accessible By Making A CPRA Request?

[…] for example, if a record contains certain information that is exempt from disclosure, the agency must redact that information, but make the rest of the record available. Government Code § 6253(a). To the extent that you may be stonewalled in your request, keep in mind that the agency is under a duty to assist members of […]

January 14, 2020
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Bagley-Keene Act

How Do Citizens Know If Agenda Items Meet the Criteria for Closed Sessions Discussion?

[…] the discussions of item 4a, b, c, and are therefore also more appropriate for closed session. The basis for this is found in the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (see Gov. Code, sec. 11120 and following.)" This sounds good, but (a) it's a huge break from how the items were handled in the past and […]

December 14, 2020
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[…] in such amounts as the arbitrator deems appropriate. This arbitration agreement does not preclude you or First Amendment Coalition from seeking action by federal, state, or local government agencies. You and First Amendment Coalition also have the right to bring qualifying claims in small claims court. In addition, you and First Amendment Coalition retain […]

July 8, 2024
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First Amendment

FAC Calls on Governor to Sign Bill Strengthening Press Protections at Protests

[…] allows a journalist whohas been detained to speak to the supervisory officer to immediately challenge their detention. The last year's events have further illustrated why the governor must act.More than 50 journalists reported being targeted by law enforcement while covering protests in California, and adisproportionatenumber of those journalists are Black or brown, Ashanti Blaize-Hopkinswrites […]
September 30, 2021
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First Amendment

FAC news: Prop 42 victory, amicus briefs on the Wrap, NCAA, fee waivers & more

[…] and sponsored Prop 42 to end funding disputes between local governments and the state that have given local governments a legal excuse to opt out of open- government laws. Prop 42, by clarifying that cities and counties are responsible for the (modest) costs of conducting their affairs in accord with open-government laws, ends those […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Press Freedom
June 17, 2014
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The Rowan County KY Clerk has no “right” to refuse marriage licenses to gay couples

[…] Kim Davis, the Clerk of Rowan County, Kentucky, who, on personal religious grounds, has refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, misconceives her job. As a government functionary, she is an agent of the Rowan County government, vested by law with certain responsibilities, including the stamping and issuance of pieces of paper that […]

September 3, 2015
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Cases Press Release

Temecula Residents Sue School Board and its President for First Amendment and Brown Act Violations

[…] meeting." "Californians have the right to attend public meetings concerning policies that impact their families, especially their child’s education," said Jonathan Markovitz, Free Expression and Access to Government staff attorney at the ACLU SoCal. "TVUSD Board President Komrosky has consistently violated that right by inappropriately expelling people from school board meetings." The lawsuit asks […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
December 22, 2023
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Sunshine Week: Transparency Critical During Public Health Emergency

A letter from Executive Director David Snyder Dear Friends of the First Amendment, During times of widespread uncertainty, the public needs a clear picture of what our government is doing. Indeed, transparency is much more important in such times, when the government takes on a far greater role in our day-to-day lives. As government […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
March 16, 2020
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Secret Docket Revealed: FAC Wins Cal Supreme Court Rulings Unsealing Clemency Files

[…] last year of former state Sen. Roderick Wright. Since the Wright records were made public early this year, Newsom has continued to insist that the file materials must remain sealed in their entirety, requiring FAC to continue filing motions to unseal. The recent six orders make clear that the Governor must comply with California […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
September 16, 2019
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SacBee calls for more transparency in compensation agreements with public employee unions

[…] compensation contracts between municipalities and public employee unions. The editorial cites an article by CFAC's executive director. Here's the SacBee editorial: ----- Editorial: Let public in on government labor deals Published 12:00 am PDT Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Peter Scheer, who heads the California First Amendment Coalition, has a novel idea: End the secrecy […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 2, 2009