NEFAC Filed Amici Brief in Case Arguing for Release of Juror Info; Court Cited Help of Coalition in Decision FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit recently ruled that the public has a right to the names and home addresses of jurors, saying […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently presented to a delegation of Canadian public officials interested in learning about U.S. constitutional law and civil liberties. “It was a great opportunity to share with those outside our borders the value of the First Amendment and why […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently expressed concern over proposed rules that would limit the public’s ability to record Vermont judicial proceedings and require journalists to register with the state before using cameras in courtrooms. “In summary, we believe these changes are unnecessary as […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently demanded the release of Massachusetts birth and marriage records in aggregate form, addressing unwarranted concerns of privacy and touting the benefits ‘big data’ can provide. “The public benefit in releasing the records is considerable,” NEFAC and other open […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently argued against indiscriminately sealing court records, explaining that the First Amendment right to those records plays a “fundamental part in ensuring public confidence in the judicial system.” “Members of the press regularly rely upon court documents to keep […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org New England First Amendment Coalition Vice President Michael Donoghue recently received the “Friend of Broadcasting Award” from the Vermont Association of Broadcasters for his work on behalf of NEFAC and the state’s press association. Donoghue is a long-time board member of NEFAC and has led […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Award-winning journalist and co-host of WCVB-Boston‘s “On The Record,” Janet Wu will emcee the 2019 New England First Amendment Awards luncheon on Feb. 15. The New England First Amendment Coalition’s ninth annual awards luncheon, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org New England First Amendment Coalition President Karen Bordeleau recently presented the keynote address at the annual Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Sound Bites Awards. She used the occasion to call on all journalists to work together — despite competitive interests — to protect the First Amendment and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Edward Fitzpatrick, a member of the New England First Amendment Coalition‘s Board of Directors and the director of media and communications at Roger Williams University, will discuss democracy and the free press on Nov. 16 at the First Unitarian Church of Providence, 1 Benevolent Street, Providence, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Following a contentious press conference on Wednesday, the Trump Administration revoked the press credential of CNN reporter Jim Acosta — an unprecedented move the New England First Amendment Coalition considers unconstitutional, a threat to all journalists covering the White House and an infringement on the […]