Humbly requesting y’all consider donating to my legal defense fundraiser.

I'm currently facing two lawsuits from the City of Los Angeles — all because that same city now regrets fulfilling a public records request.

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The city of LA thinks it can use the court to censor public records and go against longstanding Supreme Court rulings. Let's prove them wrong.

Read more about Hydee Feldstein Soto's attack on the free press and First Amendment here:
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This year, LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto doubled down on the city’s attacks on the freedom of the press and sued camacho for a second time.

Donate to this fundraiser for Ben's court costs as he fights to protect the First Amendment:
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The CA Dept. Of Justice has finished its investigation into LA County Sheriffs deputy gangs & presented its findings in a secret meeting!

Several county depts. were present, but not LA County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission.

A settlement agreement is expected soon, but with no community input.

Sam Levin For 18 months I fought for this footage. Thank you to First Amendment Coalition for having my back and fighting to get this released.
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Tune in to the livestream here!:

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Inside Safe: More Than A Year of Limited Success and Ongoing Controversy

How the city has struggled to keep unhoused people both inside and safe:
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Nearly ten years after the Aliso Canyon natural gas blowout, a study by UCLA has revealed that the incident impacted the pregnancies of women living nearby the facility.

Revisit what Aliso Canyon residents had to say 5 years after the blowout occured:
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We’re having a fundraiser! Join us at MidnightBooks next Saturday, March 30th, for intro workshops on operational security and California public records requests lead by members from the Knock LA team. Participate in raffles and enjoy delicious food made by The Gro House!

Some personal news: I am starting at Capital & Main today as a reporter covering inequality in California!

Send me tips and ideas. I’m so excited to get started!

Last night the LAPD bolstered security around Academy Awards to 'prevent disruptions by [ceasefire] demonstrators, ensuring a focus on the celebration of cinematic achievements.'

It comes as no surprise—The LAPD and Hollywood are longtime bedfellows:
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Pastor Tim Thompson is affiliated with the Three Percenters, spouts homophobic rhetoric, and believes his version of Christianity should dictate how government functions.

His political action committee has already powered 5 candidates into office.

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Former LA County Sheriffs Undersheriff Timothy Murakami admitted yesterday that he had a Caveman deputy gang tattoo.

He also said he knew about a deputy gang at the station he supervised as captain, and never investigated.

More revelations in my story:

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.Cerise Castle is live with coverage of former Undersheriff Timothy Murakami's testimony on deputy gangs.