Let Californians Instruct Their Elected Representatives Posted on March 6, 2015 (November 29, 2018) Do Californians have the right to “instruct” their elected representatives through the ballot? Our amicus brief filed before the California Supreme Court, points to the California Constitution and argues “yes”. A new op-ed published in the L.A. Daily News, by Ron Fein and Congressman Ted Lieu contines, “it is not enough for the legislator to speak to and for the people once she is elected. The people must have access to diverse tools in order to express their political sentiments.” Read More