News
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Continues Support for MFIA Clinic
The Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) clinic at Yale Law School has received a third year of support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
MFIA Secures the Right of Journalists in Texas to Use Drones
In a win for the Media Freedom & Information Access clinic, a federal court in Austin struck said a law restricting the use of drones to capture images violated the First Amendment rights of journalists.
MFIA to Host Annual Freedom of Information Act Bootcamp
On April 5, the Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) clinic at Yale Law School will host its annual FOIA Bootcamp.
CJAC Students Testify Against Rollbacks of Juvenile Justice
Students from the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic submitted written testimony to the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee arguing against rolling back juvenile justice reforms.
MFIA Releases Algorithmic Accountability Packet for Local Journalists
As part of its continuing efforts to promote algorithmic accountability, the Media Freedom and Information Access clinic at Yale Law School is publishing an information packet to help local journalists report on the use of algorithms by police departments.
MFIA Succeeds in Lifting Speech Restrictions on Yale Medical Expert
The Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic (MFIA) at Yale Law School negotiated a settlement that frees a Yale cardiologist to make information about a defective medical device public.
Nationwide Settlement Secures Relief for Post-9/11 Navy and Marine Corps Veterans
A federal court granted final approval of a settlement affecting thousands of Navy and Marine Corps veterans. The Veterans Legal Services Clinic represents the plaintiffs.
MFIA Clinic Wins Dismissal in Suit Against Local News Site
Yale Law School’s Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic won dismissal of a defamation suit against local news site the New Canaanite and its editor.