MSU facing lawsuit related to Eagle Township megasite records request
The Mackinac Center is suing Michigan State University for allegedly violating open data laws by redacting key documents regarding a controversial land donation. This action highlights the critical importance of transparency, as citizens are denied access to vital information about land use and university accountability due to excessive blackouts. The litigation underscores the tension between claimed privacy exemptions and the public’s right to know, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to freedom of information principles in public institution records.
Source: wkar.orgPublished on 2023-07-13
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