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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

September 18, 2026
New England First Amendment Awards

Boston

September 18, 2026
October 15, 2026
University of Massachusetts Amherst

First Amendment and the Free Press

October 15, 2026
November 17, 2026
The State of Free Speech and Freedom of the Press

Westport Public Library (Conn.)

November 17, 2026
December 8, 2026
University of Massachusetts Amherst

First Amendment and the Free Press

December 8, 2026

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