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The memorandum addresses the authority for the City Attorney to join Amicus Curiae briefs related to federal actions impacting the City of San Jose. It outlines the recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to engage in such briefs concerning funding, operations, and conflicts with city policies. The memorandum provides background on previous cases where the City Council authorized joining amicus briefs and discusses the need for swift action due to changing federal policies. It also mentions the process for evaluating future amicus brief opportunities and public outreach efforts.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from the City Attorney.
It recommends authorizing the City Attorney to join Amicus Curiae briefs on federal actions affecting the City.
The memorandum outlines several past cases where the City joined amicus briefs.
It highlights the need for rapid responses to federal policy changes.
The City Council will receive updates on amicus brief opportunities and their impacts.
Limitations
The document includes placeholders for dates and signatures that are not filled in.
The document does not specify the exact nature of the approval process or the timeline for future amicus briefs.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 02/10/2026 26-128 2.7 FROM: SUSANA ALCALA WOOD City Attorney SUBJECT: Amicus Curie Brief Authority DATE: January 29, 2026 Approved Date COUNCIL DISTRICT: City Wide RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Attorney to join Amicus Curiae briefs filed on behalf of public agencies arising from federal actions that impact (1) funding to the City of San Jose; (2) City operations, programs and services; or (3) directly conflict with City policies and City Council authority to establish policy. BACKGROUND The Administration and City Attorney’s Office continue to monitor changes to federal policy that impact City of San José’s funding, operations, programs, services and policies. In 2025, the City Council authorized joining several amicus briefs which protected the City’s interest: • Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: This lawsuit challenges the cut to Medicaid and other federal funding to entities that provide women’s health care including elective abortions such as Planned Parenthood under the “One Beautiful Bill Act.” Planned Parenthood was able to secure a preliminary injunction...
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The source text indicates this attachment appears to be a draft document.
The document appears to be a communication regarding a City Council agenda item from an anonymous community member. It discusses concerns about a proposed exemption to the Sunshine policy, questioning the benefits of joining Amicus Curiae briefs and the implications for compliance with the Brown Act. The memo raises issues about the timelines for joining AC briefs, the need for thorough reviews by the City Attorney, and the lack of mention of compliance with the Brown Act. It suggests that the proposed exemption should have an expiration date and questions how other cities handle similar policies.
Key points
Concerns about the proposed exemption to the Sunshine policy.
Questions the benefits of joining Amicus Curiae briefs.
Highlights the need for compliance with the Brown Act.
Requests information on timelines for joining AC briefs.
Suggests the City Attorney should attest to thorough reviews.
Recommends an expiration date for the proposed exemption.
Limitations
The text contains unresolved placeholders and incomplete sentences.
The specific details regarding the City Attorney's actions and the timelines for the AC briefs are not provided.
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@ Outlook FW: City Council agenda - item 2.7 from anonymous community member From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Tue 2/10/2026 8:40 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> From: snipers.lungful5v| Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 5:19 PM To: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: City Council agenda - item 2.7 from anonymous community member council agenda 02/10/2026 Given the proposed exclusion to the ‘ long-standing Sunshine policy, it item 2.7 would be prudent to descibe the ; 7 benefit in order to assess this What is the benefit to departure. The benefit of the Sunshine the city by joining policy is clearly enumerated. The h : fe? benefit, if any, in joining in AC briefs is Amicus Curiae briefs? not described in this memo. The impact of the issue being litigated on the San Jose fundings, policies, operations, programs and services should be detailed. One must also consider the amount of time expended by the City Attorney which depletes the amount of time available to devote to other issues. If the benefit of joining is amorphous, perhaps the departure is not warranted. [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn...