The First Amendment Foundation is a private, non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the public's right to oversee its government.
Tallahassee, FL
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The Florida First Amendment Foundation names Robert “Bobby” Block, managing editor of @Florida_Today as their new executive director.
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An impressive win in NM, after a long fight for university public records:
@FLFAF @UFJSchool @Cronkite_ASU
GOOD NEWS: My 6 1/2 year lawsuit against the University of New Mexico Foundation is done and won.
The New Mexico Supreme Court quashed cert in my consolidated cases against @UNMFund and @UNMLoboClub, affirming appellate ruling that they are subject to public records requests.
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Today, @FreedomofPress, @ACLU and @FLFAF led over 45 broadcasters, press freedom and civil liberties organizations in sending a letter to @TheJusticeDept demanding transparency over the FBI's May raid of journalist @bubbaprog's home newsroom.
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📣CPJ joined partner organizations calling for greater transparency in the FBI raid of journalist Tim Burke's home
@FreedomofPress @FLFAF @ACLU @AHCJ @AuthorsGuild @CenDemTech @publicintegrity @RightsDissent @EFF @EWScrippsCo @NFOIC
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RIGHTS ORGS, BROADCASTERS DEMAND INFO ON FBI RAID OF JOURNALIST'S HOME
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FAF’s 2023 Lucy Morgan Awards for Open Government Reporting is now OPEN! Submit your nominations today!
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We are fighting to ensure Floridians and all people — liberal, conservative, nonaffiliated and religious — have a voice and the right to use it. But we can’t wage this battle without you. We need your support.
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HB991: Bad for Florida, bad for America! Please protect your freedom of speech by using yours to tell your representatives to throw out HB991.
Read why here : ow.ly/uwvF50N3GZs
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Under the recently released rules, the Department of Management Services is requiring that events held at the Capitol must “align” with the “mission” of the state.
The @FLFAF, as it should, opposes this as a content-based restriction on free speech.
FAF Opposes new state rules restricting access to the Capitol. “People have a right of access to their house to make their thoughts and feelings known to lawmakers whether DMS thinks their presence aligns with their ‘mission’ or not,” Block added.
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"Imagine a world in which political discussion has been cowed into silence, and all government business takes place behind closed doors, and nobody can talk about what might have transpired in this darkness unless they want to end up broke."
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FAF Opposes new state rules restricting access to the Capitol. “People have a right of access to their house to make their thoughts and feelings known to lawmakers whether DMS thinks their presence aligns with their ‘mission’ or not,” Block added.
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FAF OPPOSES CALLS TO WEAKEN FREE SPEECH & PRESS LAW: "We are deeply concerned that Florida is attempting to turn back the clock on legally protected free speech that criticizes public figures & elected officials,” said FAF Executive Director Bobby Block.
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We're looking for an immediate hire for the 2023 Ken Weiss Open Government Legal Fellowship. The deadline has moved up to February 21st. Apply today! #FSULaw #MiamiLaw #FAMULaw #UFLaw #FIULaw #LawOpportunities #FirstAmendment
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FAF is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Ken Weiss Open Government Legal Fellowship. The deadline is February 28th. See application details here: ow.ly/GhC750MAcz1
#PublicRecordsVictory: Child welfare authorities’ refusal to hand over case records leads to an award of $375k in legal fees & costs. Huge thanks to @TLoLawFirm for representing us and our fellow media partners in the fight for transparency!
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Child welfare agency's refusal to disclose case records leads to award of $375k in legal fees & costs to @mcclatchy, @AP, @FLFAF, Fla. Press Ass'n, @Gannett, @grahammediagrp, @nytimes, @TheFloridaStar, @EWScrippsCo, @tampabaytimes & @WPLGLocal10. drive.google.com/file/d/1M2s…
#FAFNews: First Amendment Foundation expresses concerns about Rules 60H-6.005 and .008 proposed by the Department of Management Services (“DMS”). The proposed rules seek to alter free speech and open government.
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As newspapers struggle with continued shrinkage and layoffs, we are working on expanding our staff and reach. We're here for you today. Help us be here for you tomorrow to keep fighting for open government in Florida. Your support will ensure our success. ow.ly/tImY50LQq91
#OpenCourtsVictory: Florida court system will launch a new website providing public access to non-confidential civil court filings due to a settlement in access litigation brought by @TLoLawFirm on behalf of @CourthouseNews. Learn more below!
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“My intent in proposing the public records exemption was that they would always propose multiple candidates,” said @JeffreyBrandes, the law's co-sponsor.
UF’s presidential search was not done as Florida law intended, lawmaker says. via @divyadivyadivya tampabay.com/news/education/…
