Utah's records director just rejected the Lieutenant Governor's attempt to silence four citizens
The office argued four separate people could be declared vexatious as a single combination acting in concert. The director used the bill sponsor's own words to say no, and warned the theory would let agencies punish lawyers for representing clients.
Disclosure. The author works on First Amendment and public records matters in Utah and has worked with respondents in this petition. Published with their permission.
The Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor has lost its bid to have four citizens declared vexatious requesters and cut off from asking about the 2024 election.
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