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The New England First Amendment Coalition is the region’s leading defender of First Amendment freedoms and government transparency — the foundation of a healthy democracy.

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What We’re Doing

Education

30 Minute Skills

First Amendment and the Free Press

NEFAC Mentors

Negri Institute

Advocacy

Media Commentary

Public Testimony

Statements

First Amendment Awards

Defense

Amicus Briefs

Interventions

Other Litigation

NEFAC Legal Fund

What We’re Saying

Presentations and Events

January 14, 2026

South Portland School Committee (Maine)

Open Government and Maine FOAA

January 14, 2026
May 19, 2026

Shrewsbury Public Library (Mass.)

First Amendment and the Free Press

May 19, 2026

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