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Spotlight: MFIA Visiting Clinical Lecturer David Bralow
David Bralow, chief legal officer of the Intercept and one of the country’s leading First Amendment and media lawyers, shares how he went from newsroom to courtroom.
Court Holds that Medical Researchers’ Censorship Suit Can Continue in Clinic Case
A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss filed by the government against a legal challenge in a case filed by the Media Freedom and Information Access clinic and partner organizations.
MFIA Clinic Urges FTC to Withdraw Proposed Consent Order on First Amendment Grounds
The clinic has filed public comments on behalf of two UC Davis law professors, objecting to conditions imposed in a merger approval.
MFIA Clinic Joins Free Speech Fight Over Security Clearance Revocation
The clinic filed an amicus brief on behalf of a group of First Amendment scholars in support of national security litigator Mark Zaid’s challenge to the revocation of his security clearance.
MFIA Clinic Presses Court to Affirm First Amendment Protection for Filming in Public
A brief by the Media Freedom and Information Access clinic’s brief argues that the right to record in public spaces is constitutionally protected under the First Amendment.
MFIA Clinic Report Provides Roadmap for Attorneys to Challenge Election Disinformation
The guide offers a roadmap for attorneys seeking civil remedies against certain forms of digital election disinformation.
Thank You to the Donors Who Make MFIA’s Work Possible
The Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic was founded on the belief that a free press and an informed public are essential to a healthy democracy. From the start, our work has depended not only on legal advocacy but also on the generosity of those who share our commitment to transparency, accountability, and press freedom. The support of our donors has made it possible for us to take on urgent cases, train the next generation of First Amendment lawyers, and stand with journalists when it matters most. We are especially grateful to Floyd Abrams, whose sponsorship helped get the...