Angel Medina

Angel Medina

Pronouns: he/him, they/them

Communications Coordinator

Communications

Bio

Angel Medina is a Communications Coordinator at the ACLU of Arizona. Angel's work experience prior to joining the ACLU of Arizona includes working as a community outreach coordinator for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, a communications aide for Arizona U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, and a marketing and communications fellow at Aliento AZ.

A native Phoenician, Angel pursued a Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Public Policy at ASU’s downtown campus, graduating in 2021 and in 2024 with a master's degree in public administration. In his free time, you can find Angel with an iced coffee in hand, enjoying a good book.

Featured Work

News & Commentary
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  • Free Speech

First Amendment 101: Freedom of the Press

Let’s talk about freedom of the press — what it is, why it matters, who it protects, and why it's under pressure once again.
News & Commentary
The second episode dives deep into free speech – what that term means, what types of speech are protected, and what are some of the landmark cases that defined it.
  • Free Speech

First Amendment 101: The Freedom of Speech

The First Amendment guarantees that “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech.” That means you have the right to express your opinions, even if they’re unpopular, controversial, or offensive. But there are some limits, and understanding those limits is crucial.