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  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    How May I Obtain A Transcript Of Disciplinary Actions Concerning My Son In Prison?

    […] the Act or other law exempts the writing from disclosure. This includes records held by the California Department of Corrections. After a CPRA request is received, a government agency will have 10 days to respond to the request. The agency must disclose the records "promptly" after identifying whether it does indeed have records responsive […]

    February 19, 2021

  • Asked and Answered

    Councilman is rude to speakers making public comments. What is our legal recourse?

    […] local city council’s own code of conduct, which are somewhat outside the scope of our expertise at this hotline. We can only answer general questions about open government, open records, and the First Amendment. We note that the Brown Act requires that the public be afforded the right to speak at meetings where the […]

    September 18, 2020

  • Asked and Answered

    Accessing A Prison Visit Audio Transcript in Maine

    […] public records laws. But I can tell you that based on my experience with other states’ open records laws, there’s a presumption that records held by the government are subject to disclosure unless some exemption applies. The first step is always to simply submit a written request to the agency that holds the records, […]

    March 6, 2020

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Request for names of Squid Vessel Permit buyers denied

    I am a commercial fisherman and a journalist. Pursuant to my rights under the California Public Record Act ( Government Code Section 6250 et seq.), I am requesting a list of all Market Squid Vessel Permits bought and sold during the last five years. Included in the list, I specifically want the names of […]

    June 11, 2015

  • Posts

    Newsgathering Public Records

    FAC Urges Imperial County to Release Contracts and Communication with Federal Agencies

    […] notes: "Perhaps a federal agency or official would prefer that the County not disclose the requested records, but the Supremacy Clause demands compliance only with laws of the United States, not mere wishes." and "[a]ny asserted "comity" between federal and state or local governments cannot justify violating the plain language of the Public Records Act."

    February 20, 2026

  • Latest News

    Blog

    Behind the Headlines: How reporter Robert J. Lopez fought for public records on child farmworkers in California

    […] career. He fought for years to get access to public records about a sheriff’s deputy’s killing of Los Angeles Times columnist Ruben Salazar in 1970, helped expose government corruption in the small Los Angeles County city of Bell and uncovered corruption and worker exploitation in California’s legal cannabis market. Recently, FAC talked with Lopez […]

    February 10, 2026

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    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    […] is a trusted resource for journalists and watchdogs, providing invaluable legal guidance. Educational programs empower participants, enhancing their confidence in navigating public records laws. Legal advocacy and strategic impact are widely recognized, with FAC's involvement strengthening public records requests. FAC supports not only journalists but also activists and community members seeking to navigate government systems.

    February 9, 2026

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    Cases Press Release

    FAC Sues City of El Monte for Withholding Police Records

    […] Center for Investigative Journalism (LACIJ), the nonprofit news organization that publishes Investigate LA, a news site focusing on underreported, data-driven stories in San Gabriel Valley. "When the government withholds information from journalists, it’s the public that pays the price," says LACIJ editor Albert Serna. "These documents are critical to keeping El Monte and the […]

    January 29, 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