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Special Opportunity for All NEFAI Former Fellows: Become a NEFAC Sustaining Member and Attend Institute Sessions and Discussions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce that all former fellows of its annual New England First Amendment Institute — who are also sustaining members of the coalition — are invited to join select sessions of this year’s program. Please register by […]

NEFAC, Student Press Law Center Call on Schools to Protect Speech, Press Rights

Groups Partnering to Provide Resources to Students Returning to School, Facing Censorship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition and the Student Press Law Center are calling on public school administrators across the region to protect the speech and press rights of students as they return […]

NEFAC Announces Journalism Fellows for 10th Annual New England First Amendment Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the incoming class of fellows for its 2020 New England First Amendment Institute. Now in its tenth year, the institute provides support and training for New England journalists to give them the tools they need […]

NEFAC Recommends Police Transparency, Accountability Measures in New Hampshire

Coalition Testifies During State Commission Hearings on Law Enforcement Reform FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently appeared before a New Hampshire state commission to recommend ways to increase transparency within law enforcement agencies. “The sunshine these efforts are headed for certainly show the good […]

NEFAC, Media Groups Argue First Amendment Protections for Journalists at U.S. Borders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently argued that the First Amendment prohibits suspicionless searches of electronic devices at the country’s borders and protects journalists from government surveillance of their laptops and cellphones. In an Aug. 7 amicus brief — drafted by the Knight First […]

Washington Post’s Margaret Sullivan to Speak at New England First Amendment Institute

Applications to NEFAC’s 10th Annual Investigative Journalism Program Due Saturday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Margaret Sullivan, media columnist for The Washington Post and the former public editor of The New York Times, will speak at the 10th annual New England First Amendment Institute. Sullivan, author of Ghosting the News: […]

NEFAC Provides Opening Remarks at Annual R.I. Open Government Summit

Coalition Emphasizes Need for Transparency and Reminds Officials ‘These Are the People’s Records’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently helped commence the 22nd annual Open Government Summit in Rhode Island, stressing the need for transparency within all levels of government. The July 31 summit […]

NEFAC Urges Stronger Transparency Requirements in Conn. Police Legislation

Coalition Testimony Outlines Measures Needed to Improve Accountability and Public Oversight FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition sent a letter to Connecticut lawmakers today recommending specific transparency requirements that should be included in recently proposed police accountability legislation. “With those in Connecticut now discussing how […]