Florida FAF

The First Amendment Foundation is a private, non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the public's right to oversee its government.

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

The Florida First Amendment Foundation names Robert “Bobby” Block, managing editor of @Florida_Today as their new executive director.

Read More: https://t.co/ppcYJ1svej

[N.J. Connolly @nanconnolly]

An impressive win in NM, after a long fight for university public records:
@FLFAF @UFJSchool @Cronkite_ASU

[Freedom of the Press Foundation @FreedomofPress]

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.

https://t.co/cTLjON6ii8

[Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom]

📣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

Read the full letter: https://t.co/sVJH69PQes

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

RIGHTS ORGS, BROADCASTERS DEMAND INFO ON FBI RAID OF JOURNALIST'S HOME

Read about it here: https://t.co/WSzPWiAvPV

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

FAF’s 2023 Lucy Morgan Awards for Open Government Reporting is now OPEN! Submit your nominations today!
https://t.co/iAcIVEeq63

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

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.

Help us reach our $35k goal: https://t.co/DLgh86mU4a

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

Support 1A Rights!

https://t.co/YLjeySPA2U

[Newt Gingrich @newtgingrich]

The idea that bloggers criticizing a politician should register with the government is insane. it is an embarrassment that it is a Republican state legislator in Florida who introduced a bill to that effect. He should withdraw it immediately.

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

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 : https://t.co/DThbfz78vV

[Casmira M. Harrison @CasmiraInFla]

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.

[Carol Marbin Miller @MarbinMiller]

"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."
@FLFAF

https://t.co/IlsXrpwIwy

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

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.

https://t.co/yGTylh6o0n

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

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.

https://t.co/6BPl3Xdko1

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

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

See application details here: https://t.co/dDV0hmvt5k

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

FAF is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Ken Weiss Open Government Legal Fellowship. The deadline is February 28th. See application details here: https://t.co/dDV0hmvt5k

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

#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!

https://t.co/7N6EhXOtOp

[Thomas & LoCicero PL @TLoLawFirm]

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. https://t.co/OE6GTGKos9

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

#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.

https://t.co/lAIfgPlXam

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

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. https://t.co/YzON1YSjgQ

[Florida FAF @FLFAF]

#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!

https://t.co/jM3PreNk8p

[Emily L. Mahoney @mahoneysthename]

“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 https://t.co/J1X8I7Y8HW