Earlier this week, the MFIA clinic filed an amicus brief in US v. Mackey with Protect Democracy on behalf of Rick Hasen. Our brief shows how Section 241 can be used to fight lies about when, where and how to vote while protecting the freedom of expression. https://lnkd.in/eQVV9MRa
Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School
Legal Services
Dedicated to increasing government transparency, defending the work of newsgatherers & protecting freedom of expression
About us
The Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic (MFIA) is a law student clinic dedicated to increasing government transparency, defending the essential work of news gatherers, and protecting freedom of expression by providing pro bono legal services, pursuing impact litigation and developing policy initiatives.
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https://law.yale.edu/mfia
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- Legal Services
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New Haven
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
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Yale Law School
New Haven, US
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We'll close these positions soon but it's not too late yet! Apply if you're passionate about increasing government transparency, defending the work of newsgatherers and protecting the freedom of expression. https://lnkd.in/g93aYmZ3
The Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School is hiring for two positions! 1️⃣ 2024 Clinical fellow Duties include: Assuming overall responsibility for selected cases, teaching substantive and skill-based classes, assisting the clinic's intake process and shaping its docket, coordinating the annual Access and Accountability Conference, and more 2️⃣ 2024 Summer fellow Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the clinic's current matters, including drafting pleadings and briefs in pending lawsuits, drafting FOIA requests and other submissions to government agencies, and conducting legal research in support of current or future cases Deadlines are rolling Learn more & apply now: https://lnkd.in/g93aYmZ3
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The Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School is hiring for two positions! 1️⃣ 2024 Clinical fellow Duties include: Assuming overall responsibility for selected cases, teaching substantive and skill-based classes, assisting the clinic's intake process and shaping its docket, coordinating the annual Access and Accountability Conference, and more 2️⃣ 2024 Summer fellow Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the clinic's current matters, including drafting pleadings and briefs in pending lawsuits, drafting FOIA requests and other submissions to government agencies, and conducting legal research in support of current or future cases Deadlines are rolling Learn more & apply now: https://lnkd.in/g93aYmZ3
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