First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)

@FACoalition

Fighting for free speech, a free press, and the public’s right to know. Inquiries: [email protected]. On Bluesky: @facoalition.bsky.social

California, USA

Joined September 2009

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 21

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · 5 h

Want clarity on the California Public Records Act? FAC’s ‘Explainers’ break down legal rights in a simple, digestible Q&A format. firstamendmentcoalition.org/resources/expl…

FACoalition's tweet image. Want clarity on the California Public Records Act? FAC’s ‘Explainers’ break down legal rights in a simple, digestible Q&amp;A format.
firstamendmentcoalition.org/resources/expl…

First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · 6 h

Today we'll be watching for the #Modesto city council to repeal or amend its ordinance that prohibits anyone from possessing safety gear at a protest or demonstration: modbee.com/news/politics-…

FACoalition's tweet card. The two letters came amid growing scrutiny over the enforcement of the mask ordinance during the June 14 protests.

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 21

FAC, @PacMediaGuild @SPJ_NorCal urge Modesto to repeal or amend a law that makes it a misdemeanor to possess safety gear like gas masks, helmets, or vests at protests. Reporters should not have to choose between their personal safety and doing their jobs. firstamendmentcoalition.org/2025/07/21/coa…

FACoalition's tweet card. Journalists should not have to risk their health and safety to do their jobs and cover the news.

First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 19

FAC opposes AB 1392, a California bill that would eliminate press access to data on public officials—because transparency strengthens public trust in government. #Advocacy buff.ly/hrlVqEi

FACoalition's tweet image. FAC opposes AB 1392, a California bill that would eliminate press access to data on public officials—because transparency strengthens public trust in government. #Advocacy
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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 19

The @mercurynews.com agrees with FAC, writing in an editorial about the removal hearing of San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus: "The possible unseating of a high-ranking elected official from office should be conducted in public, with full transparency, not behind closed doors.

MMercury News@mercnews · Jul 18

Editorial: Open up secret Sheriff Corpus removal hearings now trib.al/82BRWxk

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 18

When you think about mass shootings, wildfires, and other fast-breaking news events, it's critical that journalists can access police radio transmissions. Encrypting transmissions makes it more difficult for journalists to keep the public safe & informed. cbs8.com/article/news/l…

FACoalition's tweet card. Advocates say the switch to encrypted police radios hurts public safety during emergency events and could also lessen transparency and accountability.

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 17

Access to lawmakers' personal information is already extremely limited. “We understand the concerns, but this should not deprive the press of its ability to do fundamental watchdog and accountability reporting" says FAC's @davidloysd. calmatters.org/politics/2025/…

FACoalition's tweet image. Access to lawmakers' personal information is already extremely limited. “We understand the concerns, but this should not deprive the press of its ability to do fundamental watchdog and accountability reporting" says FAC's @davidloysd. calmatters.org/politics/2025/…

First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 16

Great overview by @mariana_dale @laist about @LASchools' spotty public records response history, including FAC's reply to the district's demand for $8,000 to search for records requested by @hollymcdede: laist.com/brief/news/edu…

FACoalition's tweet card. How much did the cellphone policy cost?

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 15

Join a discussion tomorrow 7/15 with @News_Kat and @mirandareporter about how government secrecy harms communities, and why we need a strong local press to help hold government accountable. eventbrite.com/e/secrets-lies…

FACoalition's tweet card. Join journalist Miranda Spivack to discuss her new book on government secrecy and how local heroes are fighting back.

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David Folkenflik@davidfolkenflik · Jul 11

SoCal update: US District Court Judge Hernán D. Vera issues temporary restraining order: LAPD cannot interfere with reporters, assault them or use so-called less-lethal munitions against them unless they pose threat order below:

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 11

NEW: In the lawsuit filed by @lapressclub and @StatusCoup against the City of L.A., the court issued a temporary restraining order finding @lapdhq likely violated the rights of reporters covering protests against federal immigration enforcement. firstamendmentcoalition.org/wp-content/upl…

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 10

The press & public should not be priced out of public records. FAC & a press coalition are supporting AB 1524, a bill in the California Legislature that would ensure anyone can make copies of publicly available documents using their own devices and avoid paying steep fees.

FACoalition's tweet image. The press &amp; public should not be priced out of public records. FAC &amp; a press coalition are supporting AB 1524, a bill in the California Legislature that would ensure anyone can make copies of publicly available documents using their own devices and avoid paying steep fees.

First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 9

The press can't report when they fear for their lives and safety. This is why lawsuits like ours are important to hold police accountable when they harm the journalists while they're just doing their jobs: poynter.org/business-work/…

FACoalition's tweet image. The press can't report when they fear for their lives and safety. This is why lawsuits like ours are important to hold police accountable when they harm the journalists while they're just doing their jobs: poynter.org/business-work/…

First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 7

📆 Wed 7/9 12 PM PT: Hear from journalists who have sued @LAPDHQ and @LASheriffDept for its treatment of reporters covering protests in LA. FAC clients @adjoro & @TinaDesireeBerg of @statuscoup join @ACatWithNews @bencamach0 and @caitlinvogus. RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

FACoalition's tweet image. 📆 Wed 7/9 12 PM PT: Hear from journalists who have sued @LAPDHQ and @LASheriffDept for its treatment of reporters covering protests in LA. FAC clients @adjoro &amp; @TinaDesireeBerg of @statuscoup join @ACatWithNews @bencamach0 and @caitlinvogus. RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 6

How does FAC celebrate the 4th of July? By working tirelessly to protect journalists on the front lines and push back against federal, state, and local officials who are determined to keep their constituents in the dark! Donate today to help our cause. bit.ly/FACDonation

FACoalition's tweet image. How does FAC celebrate the 4th of July? By working tirelessly to protect journalists on the front lines and push back against federal, state, and local officials who are determined to keep their constituents in the dark! Donate today to help our cause.
bit.ly/FACDonation

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First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 4

FAC works tirelessly to protect journalists on the front lines and push back against federal, state, and local officials who are determined to keep their constituents in the dark! Donate today to help our cause. bit.ly/FACDonation

FACoalition's tweet image. FAC works tirelessly to protect journalists on the front lines and push back against federal, state, and local officials who are determined to keep their constituents in the dark! Donate today to help our cause. bit.ly/FACDonation

First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky)@FACoalition · Jul 3

Paramount appeared to have an exceptionally strong legal case, so it is dispiriting to see this concession to bullying by the president. nytimes.com/2025/07/02/bus…

FACoalition's tweet card. After an astonishing concession to a sitting president, the country’s most popular television news program faces the prospect of new ownership and a chilled environment for the First Amendment.