MC 3080 Chapter : MC 3081 Freeman
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Reason-why said answer: take note of the majority and concurring opinions. Law lecture 2: 14th amendment, state laws may not infringe on federally bestowed rights, statist cannot infringe on the constitution and bill of rights. Freedom of information act: exceptions, inter-agency memos (doesn"t apply to states, personnel, medical or other similar files that invade privacy, information compiled for law enforcement purposes. Public meetings: public must know about the meeting and posted at least 1 day before, must be open to the public, agenda of meeting must be announced, must be a chance for the public to speak. Executive sessions: private and discuss the issue without voting, discuss personally sensitive topics, security clearance, pre trial publicity, alternative ways to limit publicity, does gag order work. Standard for journalists to withhold the information: does journalist have the information, is it available from any other source, does the need for the information outweigh the first amendment rights.
