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FAC Sues L.A. Schools for Concealing Teacher Misconduct Records

[…] — in violation of the California Public Records Act. The district concealed many of the requested documents for nearly two years, stonewalling the public's fundamental right to government transparency and accountability. "This is the kind of critical information parents need to make informed decisions about their children’s education and safety," said McDede. "The public […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
May 19, 2026
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Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law By Conducting Budget Deliberations in Secret

[…] behind closed doors in violation of the Brown Act, the state’s open meetings law that guarantees the public's right to attend and participate in meetings of local government bodies. The First Amendment Coalition and ACLU Foundation of Northern California filed the lawsuit in November 2023 after first sending a letter demanding the city stop […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
May 5, 2026
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FAC Prevails in Public Records Lawsuit for Ventura County Sheriff’s Immigration Operation Video Footage

[…] because the sheriff said the officers were present to keep the peace, not to investigate any alleged crimes. "The public wins whenever there is more transparency in government, especially about law enforcement operations. I’m glad the county agreed to disclose video footage so the people can make up their own minds about the presence […]

March 5, 2026
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FAC Joins Press and Advocacy Groups Condemning Arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort

[…] National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is outraged and deeply alarmed by the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort by federal agents, and by the government’s escalating effort and actions to criminalize and threaten press freedom under the guise of law enforcement. Let us be perfectly clear: The First Amendment is not […]

February 5, 2026
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Introducing Our Reporter’s Field Guide: Data Sources in California

[…] will find links to publicly available data on a long list of topics: in-custody deaths, arrests, racial profiling by law enforcement, police misconduct, school assessments, graduation rates, government salaries, state taxes, fire risks and hazards, and much more. We’ve also included story ideas, examples and tips for public records requests that can enhance data […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
January 29, 2026
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Submit your FAC Award nomination today!

The deadline for the First Amendment Coalition’s Free Speech & Open Government Awards is January 30! Make sure you submit your nomination for the year’s best contributions to the advancement of open government and freedom of expression and information. We know there’s some excellent work out there that deserves to be nominated. Maybe you […]

December 16, 2025
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Vallejo Sun LLC v. City of Vallejo
- Government Transparency and Accountability
November 5, 2025
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Powering the Student Press: FAC Gives Protest Rights and Public Records Sessions at Recent Conferences
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Press Freedom
October 28, 2025
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U.S. v. Center for Investigative Reporting

[…] orders. This case arises from a 1990s FBI investigation into the possible theft of approximately $180 million worth of precious gems and metals belonging to the Russian government by Golden ADA, Inc. ("Golden ADA"), a San Francisco-based diamond importing company. During the investigation, the FBI sought and obtained wiretap orders from a federal district […]

June 15, 2025
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First Amendment Newsgathering

Coalition Condemns Harm to Journalists Covering Protests Against ICE Raids in Los Angeles
- Press Freedom
June 9, 2025