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  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Can the School District Refuse to Disclose Legal Fees Because of Attorney-Client Privilege?

    […] Primer. 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. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

    August 7, 2020

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Are Citizen Bond Oversight Committee Applications Public Records?

    […] applications of Citizen Bond Oversight Committee members, however, the school district denied "the request stating my request for the completed applications are protected from disclosure pursuant to Government Code section 6254(c), disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." I reviewed the government code and think it does not apply to […]

    May 15, 2020

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    Court Records

    Is It Legal to Publish Personal Information Found in Court Documents?

    […] other information published on the website of the Secretary of State containing the principal location of the corporation run by the subject of our investigation, as well as the home addresses of its Officers, Secretary, etc. May we publish these governmental documents as well or would the best tactic be to redact that personal information?

    April 21, 2022

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    First Amendment Social Media

    My Councilmember Has Blocked Me from Posting on Her Official Page

    […] your local city council representative is preventing you from participating on her social media accounts due to your critical comments. This has become a troubling trend amongst government officials nationwide. Earlier this year, a federal judge in New York found that President Trump’s blockage of certain followers on Twitter was a violation of the […]

    April 13, 2019

  • Asked and Answered

    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

  • Asked and Answered

    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

  • Latest News

    Blog

    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)

    April 6, 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 […]

    February 12, 2026