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Proud to help Student Press Law Center and dozens of others raise their voices in support of The Stanford Daily and its important lawsuit against the federal government's crackdown on disfavored speech by international students.

As we explain in our amicus brief, government threats to revoke student visas and deport students for their speech have cast a pall of fear and compelled self-censorship across our campuses and in our student newsrooms. Given that environment, I’m especially proud of—and inspired by—the 55 student newsrooms and newsroom leaders who joined our brief to make a statement in support of a free and vibrant student press.

It has been a hell of year for the First Amendment and our commitment to its fundamental freedoms, and it’s easy to be pessimistic about the future (and present). But seeing each of these student outlets and journalists stand up gives me sustaining hope.

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"The legislation comes two years after an investigation by Business Insider's Matt Drange detailed evidence of decades of sexual abuse at Rosemead High School, which is located in Sen. Pérez's district. That investigation found that employees who faced misconduct allegations were able to keep that information secret by switching schools — known colloquially as 'passing the trash.' That's despite several other states having laws aimed at preventing the practice."

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First Amendment Coalition · Full-timeFirst Amendment Coalition · Full-time

Feb 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mosFeb 2022 to Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

San Diego, California, United StatesSan Diego, California, United States

I direct FAC’s strategic litigation program to enforce California and federal open-government laws and defend First Amendment rights. I work with FAC's leadership team to champion legislative and policy reforms to strengthen press freedom, protest rights and access to public meetings and information. I manage legal fellows and contribute to FAC’s free Legal Hotline.I direct FAC’s strategic litigation program to enforce California and federal open-government laws and defend First Amendment rights. I work with FAC's leadership team to champion legislative and policy reforms to strengthen press freedom, protest rights and access to public meetings and information. I manage legal fellows and contribute to FAC’s free Legal Hotline.…see more

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Apr 2006 - Feb 2022 · 15 yrs 11 mosApr 2006 to Feb 2022 · 15 yrs 11 mos

San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California

Supervised legal team of ACLU affiliate in developing and litigating complex civil liberties cases, with strong personal background in First Amendment and open government issues.Supervised legal team of ACLU affiliate in developing and litigating complex civil liberties cases, with strong personal background in First Amendment and open government issues.

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Litigated criminal appeals and civil motions in state courts. Appeared before California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, in Divisions One, Two, and Three.Litigated criminal appeals and civil motions in state courts. Appeared before California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, in Divisions One, Two, and Three.

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Litigated civil and criminal cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, with focus on open government, First Amendment, civil rights, police misconduct, and consumer protection issues. Appeared before Washington Court of Appeals, Washington Supreme Court, and Ninth Circuit.Litigated civil and criminal cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, with focus on open government, First Amendment, civil rights, police misconduct, and consumer protection issues. Appeared before Washington Court of Appeals, Washington Supreme Court, and Ninth Circuit.…see more

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Defended felony and misdemeanor cases in state court, including numerous jury trials, motions, and appeals.Defended felony and misdemeanor cases in state court, including numerous jury trials, motions, and appeals.

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FAC Welcomes David Loy as Legal Director - FIRST AMENDMENT COALITION

The First Amendment Coalition today welcomed David Loy as its legal director. Loy is a veteran civil liberties litigator who has defended the First Amendment rights of reporters, photographers, bloggers, students, teachers, activists, protesters, musicians, Marines, and motorcycle club members.

### About Us First Amendment Coalition: Protecting free speech & rights. Learn about our mission to advance government transparency and a free press.
- ### Our Donors "I'm honored to express our deep gratitude to the hundreds of donors who made gifts large and small, one time or monthly. You share our commitment to leading this fight with integrity and passion. FAC couldn't do this critical work without you!"
- ### Our Team David Loy became legal director of the First Amendment Coalition in February 2022. He is an experienced litigator who has defended free speech, a free press, and the people's right to know for over 25 years.

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May 17, 2025David Loy is the legal director of The First Amendment Coalition Loy is a veteran civil liberties litigator who has defended the First Amendment rights of reporters, photographers, bloggers, students, teachers, activists, protesters, musicians, Marines, and motorcycle club members.

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Mar 24, 2024Legal Counsel David Loy, First Amendment Coalition Attorney David Loy wins a James Madison Award in the Legal Counsel category for his tireless work supporting open access in 2023. Since taking the helm as the First Amendment Coalition's legal director, Loy has achieved excellent results in numerous public records cases.

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David Loy became legal director of the First Amendment Coalition in February 2022. He is an experienced litigator who has defended free speech, a free press, and the people's right to know for over 25 years.

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David Loy Summary David Loy, based in San Diego, CA, US, is currently a Legal Director at First Amendment Coalition. David Loy brings experience from previous roles at ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Self-Employed, Center for Justice and Spokane County Public Defender's Office.

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Judge Delivers First Amendment Win for Local News and Social Media Journalism - Davis Vanguard

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A judge has thrown out a civil harassment lawsuit and temporary restraining order that San Jose City Councilmember Peter Ortiz obtained against a local social media journalist. Ortiz sought to use the courts to punish and silence political speech critical of him made by Robert Saenz who publishes local news and information on his popular Instagram page, East Side San Jose Times (@ESSJTimes).

The court verdict means Ortiz will have to pay the legal expenses of Saenz for violating the journalist’s First Amendment rights.

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Eric Geffon delivered the loss to Ortiz, ruling against him and throwing the temporary restraining order out of court after an anti-SLAPP motion was filed on Saenz’s behalf by Orange County attorney Patrick Evans. The motion asserted that the online speech Councilmember Ortiz claimed in court filings was harassment was instead of political speech protected by the First Amendment. The judge agreed.

“[I]t is [Saenz’s] speech that forms the basis of [Ortiz’s] claims. [Ortiz] exclusively cites [Saenz’s] social media posts as the basis for the requested order,” Judge Geffon wrote in his court order dismissing Ortiz’s restraining order request. “Those posts are related to issues of public interest.”

The judge emphasized that Saenz’s posts, whether offensive or not, were political speech. The United States Supreme Court has long considered political speech to be at the core of the First Amendment. “The comments made are related to who [Saenz] believes should be serving on the City Council and what policies he believes they are, or should be pursuing,” Geffon wrote.

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Saenz’s attorney, Pat Evans, argued that speech Saenz engaged as @ESSJTimes, including Saenz calling Ortiz a “groomer” and “brown puppet,” may not have been nice, but given Ortiz’s standing as a public official, the speech was protected under the First Amendment.

David Loy, Legal Director for the First Amendment Coalition, told the Vanguard that political speech and opinion are protected by the First Amendment and California’s Constitution. “Political speech is a rough and tumble game. If politicians can’t stand the heat, they need to get out of the kitchen,” Loy said.

“Political speech is a rough and tumble game. If politicians can’t stand the heat, they need to get out of the kitchen.” -David Loy, First Amendment Coalition.

The original, temporary restraining order (TRO) against Saenz was issued by Court Commissioner Thai Van Dat. As previously reported by the Vanguard, the order prohibited Saenz from owning guns, or going near Ortiz, his girlfriend, and campaign manager Brenda Zendejas. The order also restrained Saenz from publishing “defamatory statements” about Ortiz and Zendejas, or using the elected official’s name, image, likeness, or other references in posts “in connection w/crimes against children.”

First Amendment expert Loy pointed out that the order issued by Van Dat constituted prior restraint on speech, a prohibited form of government censorship.

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Apr 26, 2024David Loy, Legal Director for the First Amendment Coalition, told the Vanguard that political speech and opinion are protected by the First Amendment and California's Constitution.