“We strongly disagree with the decision on a number of grounds, ranging from increased discrimination against certain classes of ... in-state requesters to the additional burden it puts on every requester … in order to continue ensuring broad access to public records,” writes MuckRock News, an open government organization lambasting a recent U.S.
US Supreme Court Decision Restricts Freedom Of Information Requests
On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state government agencies are only required to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests from residents of their own states. (Photo/file) “We strongly disagree with the decision on a number of grounds, ranging from increased discrimination against certain classes of … in-state requesters to the additional […]