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FAC’s educational videos provide overviews of First Amendment rights for journalists, lawyers, and the public.
David Loy, Legal Director
Reporters' Rights to Cover Protests, Rallies, and Demonstrations In Public
Does the First Amendment guarantee the right of the press or public to observe, document, record, and report on events that take place in public, including protests, rallies, and demonstrations?
David Loy, Legal Director
Accessing Police Records Under The California Public Records Act
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 California Public Records Act.
David Loy, Legal Director
Why Is There A Chronic Problem of Delayed Responses to California Public Records Requests?
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) states the agency generally has to give an initial response within 10 days of your request under most circumstances; an additional 14 days can be requested for unusual circumstances. The CPRA does not set a hard deadline, stating only that records must be produced “promptly.” Watch the video to learn more about the CPRA and your rights to public records in California.
David Loy, Legal Director
Accessing Rap sheets under California Law
Our legal director, David Loy, discusses accessing rap sheets under California Law. A rap sheet is a complete list of a person’s entire arrest and conviction history. Can you just walk in and request someone’s rap sheet from the police department? Watch the video to find out more.