First Amendment Coalition

Attorney

• Researching, drafting, submitting, and following up on requests for government records under the California Public Records Act ("CPRA") or federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"); Identifying, formulating and helping to bring cases in state or federal courts to protect transparency and First Amendment rights; Organizing, researching and drafting amicus briefs, and screening amicus briefs FAC is asked to join; Assisting in representation of subpoenaed journalists; Responding to questions by journalists and community members about First Amendment concerns, access to public records and meetings and other topics; Other tasks to support FAC’s legal work and mission

First Amendment Legal Fellow