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MFIA and ROLC Succeed in Procuring Overseas U.S. Troop Levels from Pentagon

Two Yale Law School clinics worked to compel the Department of Defense to release U.S. troop strength levels since 2017 in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.
MFIA and ROLC Succeed in Procuring Overseas U.S. Troop Levels from Pentagon
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Voice of America

PEN America Lauds Settlement in Press Freedom Lawsuit

Floyd Abrams Clinical Lecturer in Law David A. Schulz ’78 is quoted in a Voice of America article about a settlement where the plaintiff was represented in part by the Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic.

PEN America Lauds Settlement in Press Freedom Lawsuit
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Law360

Donor Disclosure Aids 1st Amendment, Justices Told

The Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression and the Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic are mentioned in a Law360 article, where Floyd Abrams ’59 is quoted and Clinical Lecturer in Law Michael Linhorst and Stephen Stich ’17 are also mentioned.

Donor Disclosure Aids 1st Amendment, Justices Told
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CNBC

Dominion and Smartmatic have serious shot at victory in election disinformation suits, experts say

Floyd Abrams Clinical Lecturer in Law David Schulz ’78 is quoted in an article about the Dominion and Smartmatic defamation suits against a variety of conservative personalities.

Dominion and Smartmatic have serious shot at victory in election disinformation suits, experts say
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Portland Press Herald

Press Herald sues Maine State Police over concealed discipline records

The Portland Press Herald reports that it has filed a suit, assisted by the Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School, seeking access to Maine State Police disciplinary records.

Press Herald sues Maine State Police over concealed discipline records
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USA Today

Executions shouldn't be shrouded in secrecy — A Commentary by Anna Kaul ’21 and Sarah Lamsifer ’21

Anna Kaul and Sarah Lamsifer are members of the Yale Law School class of 2021.

Executions shouldn't be shrouded in secrecy — A Commentary by Anna Kaul ’21 and Sarah Lamsifer ’21
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Federal Judge Allows MFIA Lawsuit Challenging Texas Drone Law to Proceed

A federal judge in Texas denied the state's request to dismiss a case brought by the Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic at Yale Law School and Public Justice defending the newsgathering rights of photojournalists.
Federal Judge Allows MFIA Lawsuit Challenging Texas Drone Law to Proceed
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MFIA Clinic Collaboration Calls for Smooth Presidential Transition Amidst Escalating Pandemic

The Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic at Yale Law School and other organizations submitted a letter signed by almost 200 public health experts urging the ascertainment of the presidential election.
MFIA Clinic Collaboration Calls for Smooth Presidential Transition Amidst Escalating Pandemic
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MFIA and Protect Democracy Support AP’s Election Transparency Project

The Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic at Yale Law School is partnering with Protect Democracy to support an election transparency project of The Associated Press (AP).
MFIA and Protect Democracy Support AP’s Election Transparency Project
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The Atlantic

Republicans Don’t Know What to Do With Their Bad-Faith ACA Case

Research by Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment Jack Balkin is cited in an Atlantic article about how social movements impact constitutional law. 

Republicans Don’t Know What to Do With Their Bad-Faith ACA Case