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
NEFAC, Mass. Open Government Groups Continue Push for Guaranteed Hybrid Meetings
A coalition of democracy, disability access, and open government advocates — including the New England First Amendment Coalition — wrote
NEFAC, Loeb School Present ‘Keeping the Light On’ Sunshine Week Discussion
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides for the “right of the people to petition the Government for a
NEFAC: Proposed Maine Public Records Deadline Too Long and Will Invite Abuse
Coalition Opposes LD 152 Which Would Allow Agencies 30 Days to Respond to Public Record Requests Under Freedom of Access
NEFAC, Mass. Open Government Groups: Governor’s Proposal Will Close the Open Meeting Law
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey filed today the Municipal Empowerment Act. A coalition of democracy, disability access, and open government advocates
NEFAC, Press Groups Argue Against Forced Disclosure of Reporter’s Notes in Karen Read Case
Update: Judge Cannone responded on Jan. 31 that Voss will not be required to disclose her notes. In her order,
NEFAC, Rhode Island Partners Again Offer Guidance as State Prepares Launch of Online Court Records System
Update 3.26.25: Court officials responded to the letter by saying that as “the Supreme Court moves forward with the implementation
NEFAC, Loeb School Providing Free First Amendment Classes
The New England First Amendment Coalition will lead three upcoming classes at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications. The classes