NEFAC Testifies in Support of Common-Sense, Practical Public Records Law Reform in Rhode Island
The New England First Amendment Coalition testified today in support of much-needed reform to Rhode Island’s Access to Public Records […]
NEFAC Opposes Rhode Island Bill That Could Criminalize Common Journalism Practices
The New England First Amendment Coalition expressed its opposition today to a Rhode Island bill that could potentially criminalize common newsgathering
NEFAC Meets with Perúvian Journalists to Discuss Common Free Press Problems
The New England First Amendment Coalition recently continued its international outreach and met with a delegation of Perúvian journalists to
Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen Votes to Remove Limits on Public Comments
City Approves NEFAC Changes to Civility Ordinance, Increases Protections for Expression The City of Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen
NEFAC, R.I. Partners: Rules for Proposed Online Court System a ‘Major Disappointment’
The New England First Amendment Coalition and its Access/ Rhode Island partners expressed concern today over proposed rules that would
NEFAC, Press Advocates: Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Threatens Journalism
Note: Briefs also filed in Jenner & Block LLP v. U.S. Dept. of Justice and Wilmer Hale LLP v. Executive
NEFAC, National First Amendment Groups Condemn Detention of Tufts University Student Op/Ed Writer
The New England First Amendment Coalition and several national advocacy organizations denounced today the recent detention of Tufts University Ph.D.
Manchester Public Comment Restrictions: ‘Unnecessary, Unenforceable and Unconstitutional’
NEFAC Continues Advocacy Against Speech Ordinances in New Hampshire New Hampshire journalist and New England First Amendment Coalition advisor Mark
NEFAC, Mass. Partners Endorse Boston City Council ‘Sunshine Week’ Resolution
The New England First Amendment Coalition joined several fellow advocates today to encourage the City of Boston to pass a “Sunshine
NEFAC, Press Groups Defend Right to Comment on Matters of Scientific Debate
Misapplication of Maine’s Group Libel Rule a Threat to News Reporting The New England First Amendment Coalition and several press
Proposed Probate Court Rules Will Unconstitutionally Restrict Access in Maine
NEFAC, MFOIC Say Rules Would Create a Cloud of Secrecy Around Many Proceedings and Records The New England First Amendment
NEFAC: Improved Access to Search Warrant Records Needed in Massachusetts
Access to Search Warrants Critical to Public’s Right to Know About Law Enforcement, Judicial System The New England First Amendment