Sunshine Week 2016
The New England First Amendment Coalition will be joining open government advocates for the next seven days to celebrate the 11th […]
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Scholars Gather for NEFAC-Sponsored ‘First Amendment Bubble’ Discussion at New England Law
By Amanda Palmeira Amy Gajda, author of the “The First Amendment Bubble: How Privacy and Paparazzi Threaten a Free Press,”
With Body Cam Bills and FOI Laws on Collision Course, Several Reminders to Lawmakers
By Amanda Palmeira Police body camera legislation and state freedom of information laws are on a collision course. With 34 states
Commentary and Coverage 2015
R.I. Needs Less Spin, More Transparency | The Providence Journal 12.21.15 “We are outnumbered,” said Justin Silverman, executive director of
Deadline for NEFAC’s Freedom of Information, Orfield Citizenship Awards Extended to Jan. 15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is extending to Jan.
NEFAC Seeking Applicants for 2016 Freedom of Information Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is seeking applications for its 2016 Freedom of
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The ‘First Amendment Bubble’ and Why Courts are Protecting Privacy Over the Press
Amy Gajda is a law professor at the Tulane University Law School, and is recognized internationally for her expertise in media law, torts, information
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State of the First Amendment Report a Source of Concern, Guidance for Journalists
By Amanda Palmeira Every journalist has at least some familiarity with the beloved constitutional amendment that protects his or her
2015 Muzzle Awards
By Dan Kennedy A New Hampshire legislator who sponsored a bill making it a crime for voters to post “ballot
‘It is Critical that We Do Something’
Dear Friend of the First Amendment, In February, we honored retired federal judge Nancy Gertner with our annual Stephen Hamblett