February 2021

Second Circuit: New York Police, Fire Unions Can’t ‘Bargain Away’ Public Records Disclosure Obligations

By Madeline Lamo

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter February 2021

TOPICS : Access / FOIA, Government Records

A three-judge panel ruled that allegations of misconduct against New York City’s police officers, firefighters and correctional officers could be released to the public.

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