NEFAC: Remove Unconstitutional Restrictions on Vermont Criminal Records
The New England First Amendment Coalition testified this week against an unconstitutional law that prohibits the posting of Vermont criminal […]
NEFAC: Automatic Sealing of Maine Criminal Records Violates First Amendment
VIDEO: NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman recently spoke to WGME in Portland about the bill and why it should be
NEFAC Opposes Restricting Public Record Access to New Hampshire ‘Citizens’ Only
The New England First Amendment Coalition testified today against legislation that would allow public agencies to deny records to those
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According to the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), the decline in local news across the country paints “a truly bleak” picture.
NEFAC Joins National Effort to Oppose Pentagon Media Access Policy
The New England First Amendment Coalition and nearly two dozen media organizations are arguing against the Pentagon’s new press access
NEFAC, National Media Groups Defend Journalists Against Indiscriminate Force By Federal Agents
The New England First Amendment Coalition joined national partners today to denounce the indiscriminate use of force by federal agents
NEFAC, Partners Applaud Advance of Bill to Modernize Mass. Open Meeting Law, Guarantee Hybrid Meetings
With the option to hold virtual public meetings set to expire statewide in March 2027, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on
NEFAC, VPA Call on Vermont Truth & Reconciliation Commission to Rescind Press Restrictions
The New England First Amendment Coalition is calling on the Vermont Truth & Reconciliation Commission to rescind its press restrictions
NEFAC Continues Mass. Open Meeting Law Reform Advocacy, Pushes for Guaranteed Hybrid Access
The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing the fight to make hybrid access to government meetings required in Massachusetts. NEFAC Executive
NEFAC Fights Secrecy in Succession Actor’s DUI Case, Argues for Release of N.H. Arrest Records
The New England First Amendment Coalition is fighting attempts to keep secret the arrest records of actor Nicholas Braun who
Rhode Island and Mass. Students to Attend 15th Annual Journalism Training Program
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the incoming class of student fellows for its 2025 Gloria L. Negri First
NEFAC to Honor Connecticut Inside Investigator’s Katherine Revello for Open Government Reporting
The New England First Amendment Coalition will honor Katherine Revello at the Connecticut Inside Investigator for her open government reporting and accountability