Access Depends on if Record Request is from “Elected Official” or “Member of the Public” -
As local public agencies welcome newly elected officials, it can be unclear whether the newcomers are entitled to unfettered access...more
The First Amendment continues to evolve to ensure speakers remain protected.
This was recently substantiated by the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University,...more
Social media is the modern-day public square.
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms have effectively harnessed technology to turn communication into an interactive dialogue — fundamentally shifting the way...more
If a public official creates a public forum from his or her social media account — even if the account was established before taking office — the official cannot block people from the account in response to the person...more