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CPRA

Government Not Providing All Records Requested

[…] releasing pictures from a portion of the ranger program. They did not disclose that there are additional photos, but a ranger I know who works for the government has stated that their supervisor is only asking them to get photos from one specific team. I know hundreds of other photos exist and that they […]

November 12, 2018
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Brown Act

Does City Council’s Rule Against Holding Up Signs At Meetings Violate the First Amendment?

[…] highly fact-specific analysis, which is unfortunately outside the scope of services we can provide at this hotline. We recommend speaking with a local lawyer experienced in city government issues, who can provide you with more detailed analysis and specific advice. In any event, you may wish to inform the city attorney, and other members […]

January 20, 2021
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First Amendment Protest Rights

First Amendment Rights Violated by Restricting Access on Public Sidewalk

[…] conduct protected by the First Amendment can be restricted. However, we are not sure what remedy you would have since it sounds as though there was no government involvement in your being prevented from walking on the sidewalk, assuming, that is, that the police officer was acting as a private citizen and not in […]

November 30, 2018
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Brown Act

Are Search & Rescue Board Meetings subject to Brown Act?

[…] then the search and rescue’s board meetings may be governed by the Brown Act. Bryan Cave 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.

September 8, 2015
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California shouldn’t price the public out of public records. Democracy is at stake.

[…] could refrain from conducting oversight of state agencies. When you price the public out of public records, important information will remain out of reach for all. More: Want government records? This California lawmaker wants you to pay more for them (3/26/2026) Pebble Beach golf, Maui resorts, European tours: How special interests woo California lawmakers (3/20/2026)
- Government Transparency and Accountability
April 6, 2026
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Blog

‘You Belong.’ Inside FAC’s Three Days at a College Journalism Conference

March 17, 2026
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Blog

Despite Transparency Laws, FAC is Still Fighting for Police Records

[…] laws don’t enforce themselves, and public agencies throughout California have often ignored or defied them. Recently, we filed motions in two cases that show how some local governments continue to resist police transparency, despite the state legislature’s findings that secrecy undermines public trust in law enforcement. In San Diego, we moved to compel disclosure […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
February 12, 2026
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Behind the Headlines: A Public Records Training Session for Journalists
- Government Transparency and Accountability
August 10, 2024
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For decades, California was one of the most secretive states when it came to internal law enforcement records, with officers having more privacy protections than other government employees. This veil of secrecy began to lift starting in 2019, after California passed landmark legislation that made certain use-of-force and officer misconduct records accessible under the […]

January 13, 2026
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Public Records

Voice of San Diego v. San Diego Unified School District
- Government Transparency and Accountability
December 9, 2025