Can Virginia Block Non-Residents from FOIA Requests? Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this afternoon on whether or Virginia could legally restrict out-of-staters from accessing documents through the state’s open government laws. The plaintiffs presented a number of reasons why it should be illegal—at the forefront being its argument that this has business implications—while the state said it was just too burdensome. Joining me today to offer his observations and a prediction after attending those oral arguments is Kevin Goldberg of Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth and their See more +

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this afternoon on whether or Virginia could legally restrict out-of-staters from accessing documents through the state’s open government laws. The plaintiffs presented a number of reasons why it should be illegal—at the forefront being its argument that this has business implications—while the state said it was just too burdensome. Joining me today to offer his observations and a prediction after attending those oral arguments is Kevin Goldberg of Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth and their CommLawBlog. See less -