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Newsgathering

More than 100 Organizations and Media Companies Call on Congress to Pass the PRESS Act

[…] identifying confidential sources as well as records, communications content, documents, or information that the journalist obtained or created as part of their journalism. The bill also bars government demands for that data to third parties like phone or email providers unless a court finds a reasonable threat of imminent violence absent disclosure. And it […]
- Press Freedom
October 10, 2024
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FAC News Press Release

Elizabeth Sanchez Joins FAC as Legal Fellow

[…] even more journalists and independent news operations," says FAC’s Legal Director, David Loy. Elizabeth joins FAC as it expands its work increasing access to public records and government meetings, and defending freedom of speech and freedom of the press. She will draft amicus briefs and advocacy letters, help operate FAC’s free Legal Hotline, and […]

October 2, 2024
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2021 Impact Report

In 2021, we encountered barriers to basic government information — from public health agencies about the COVID-19 pandemic to police departments confronting social unrest over racial injustice. FAC was there to protect our rights.

March 2, 2022
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Contact Us

Contact the First Amendment Coalition and get support protecting your first amendment rights for free speech, press freedom, and government transparency.

June 12, 2024
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FAC Supports AB 339’s Open Meeting Provisions

FAC stands with a broad coalition of civic organizations backing a measure that would enhance public participation in government meetings in California. Read our joint letters in support of California Assembly Bill 339.

April 1, 2021
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First Amendment

Porter v. Martinez

[…] her speech has been chilled by the threat of continued enforcement. Unfortunately, both the district court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the government. In her dissent, Ninth Circuit Judge Marsha Berzon noted that the majority’s ruling upheld "a ban on a popular form of political expressive conduct" without any […]
- Free Expression
December 12, 2023
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First Amendment Public Meetings

Dhaliwal v. Komrosky

[…] board member a "Communist." Komrosky has demonstrated a consistent pattern of violating the First Amendment and the Ralph M. Brown Act, California’s open meetings law for local governments, which allows removal of members of the public only if they are "engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually disrupts, disturbs, […]
- Free Expression
December 21, 2023
Asked and Answered

How Can I Request All Audio and Video of My Arrest?

[…] your request, can be found on the First Amendment Coalition’s website 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.

August 8, 2020
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FAC urges ‘NO’ vote on San Francisco’s Prop E

[…] that make San Francisco’s political process more transparent and more open to voices that are not currently heard, and FAC supports the use of technology to make government more accountable to the people. But Prop E is a flawed proposal that will create serious, practical problems. For example, Prop E allows organized groups (consisting […]

September 9, 2015
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First Amendment

FAC Urges Alameda Board of Supervisors to Reject Ordinance that Criminalizes Observing or Reporting on Sideshows

[…] events occurring in public, even if those events are illegal. Such reporting is essential to informing the public, exposing or protesting unlawful conduct, or otherwise speaking out or petitioning the government. The draft ordinance would unconstitutionally punish the exercise of these core First Amendment rights. See the letter to the Alameda Board of Supervisors below.
- Press Freedom
June 13, 2023