Applications Now Open for New Hampshire Civic Documenters; Deadline August 21
The decline in local news coverage has been a cause for concern across the country, with significant consequences for communities. […]
Judge William G. Young to Receive NEFAC Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award
Recent Opinion Upheld Rights of Non-Citizens to Engage in Political Speech Without Retribution The Hon. William G. Young, judge of
Massachusetts Senate Approves Journalist Shield Protections for First Time
NEFAC and Fellow Advocates Continue to Push for Strong, Final Bill The Massachusetts Senate today unanimously adopted shield protections for
Subpoenas Against Journalists Threaten the Free Press, Our Ability to Stay Informed
The following is a statement by the New England First Amendment Coalition about the recent federal subpoenas served on reporters
NEFAC: Georgetown Officials Must Revise Public Comment Guidelines After Unconstitutional Removal of Resident
The New England First Amendment Coalition called on officials in Georgetown, Mass., today to revise its public comment policies after
NEFAC to Rochester School Board: First Amendment Protects Members’ Social Media Use
The New England First Amendment Coalition called on officials in Rochester, New Hampshire, today to reaffirm the right of School
NEFAC, R.I. Partners Again Ask for Revisions to Police Body-Worn Camera Policies
The New England First Amendment Coalition and its Access/RI partners are again asking that changes be made to police body
Nominations Open for NEFAC’s 2026 Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award
The New England First Amendment Coalition is seeking nominations for its 2026 Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award. The Antonia Orfield Citizenship
NEFAC Seeks Nominations for Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award
The New England First Amendment Coalition is seeking nominations for its 2026 Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award. The FOI
Investigative Journalism Fellowship Applications Now Available
Open to New England Reporters, Editors and Producers; Deadline July 24 The New England First Amendment Coalition will host its
NEFAC, R.I. Attorney General’s Office Debate Recent Police Records Decision at Annual Open Government Summit
The New England First Amendment Coalition sparred with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office today over whether certain police reports should
Railroad Records Secrecy is Hostile to Public Interest in Rhode Island
The New England First Amendment Coalition and several Rhode Island open government advocates — collectively known as Access/RI — opposed legislation today that