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First Amendment Coalition Awarded Largest Single Gift Since its Inception

[…] legal matters while also ensuring journalists working in a shifting media landscape have access to high-quality tutorials, workshops, guides, and other tools for accessing public records and government proceedings. "For almost four decades, FAC has been a strong First Amendment defender in the nation’s most populous state, but recent years have produced a case […]

March 12, 2025
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Newsgathering

FAC Opposes Restrictive Media Policy in Sebastopol

[…] important work of journalists in keeping the community informed. News Coverage: Sebastopol Times: Why is the city of Sebastopol making it harder for reporters to cover city government? (2/28/2025) Press Democrat: Sebastopol’s proposed news media policy sparks criticism from residents, free-press advocates (3/4/2025) Press Democrat: PD Editorial: A free press under attack in Washington […]
- Press Freedom
March 6, 2025
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Court Access

Roe v. Smith
- Government Transparency and Accountability
January 28, 2025
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Cases

FAC’s greatest asset is the legal wisdom and experience accrued over decades of successfully holding governments accountable at the local, state, and federal levels, supporting journalists and educating people on how to enforce their First Amendment and open government rights.

June 18, 2024
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Public Meetings

FAC Protests Removal of Press and Public from Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting
- Government Transparency and Accountability
November 19, 2024
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Behind the Headlines: How EdSource Put Sunshine on Policing in California Schools
- Government Transparency and Accountability
October 14, 2024
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Unlocking Public Records in California

For this October 26 training session, FAC’s open- government experts focused educating journalists on using the California Public Records Act to tell important stories. The training offers tips and tricks for overcoming barriers to information. The session featured Omar Rashad, government accountability reporter for Fresnoland, who shared insights on how to use public records […]

July 22, 2025
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Newsgathering

FAC Urges Santa Ana City Council to Withdraw Press Restrictions on City Council Meetings
- Press Freedom
September 17, 2024
Cases

Public Records

Howey v. City of Fresno
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 16, 2023
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Public Records

San Bernardino County Sheriff Finally Releases Videos of Shootout After FAC Demanded Full Disclosure
- Government Transparency and Accountability
April 4, 2024