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Avi Frey is the deputy director of the criminal law & immigration project at the ACLU of Northern California. In this capacity, Avi supervises litigation protecting and expanding the rights of people impacted by policing and the criminal legal system.
Emi Young is a senior staff attorney with the Criminal Justice Program at the ACLU of Northern California, focusing on criminal justice litigation.
Sara Cooksey is the Supervising Paralegal at the ACLU of Northern California. In this capacity, Sara provides supervision, training, and mentorship to the legal professional team and operational support for the Legal-Policy Department. Additionally, she supports active litigation in the Criminal Justice and Democracy & Civic Engagement spaces.