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    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

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    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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    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

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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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    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