Prof. Kirtley Discusses Conservative Journalist's Access Rights under Minnesota Data Practices Act

Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in a Minnesota Independent story, "Conservative paper's partisan links back data requests, despite denials." Prof. Kirtley discussed how government records custodians should treat voluminous DPA requests filed by Sean Niemic, student editor of the Minnesota Republic and also a conservative political activist. Observing that Niemic is legally entitled to the records, just as any other citizen would be, Prof. Kirtley observed that "it's difficult for members of the general public to tell the difference between doing journalism the old-fashioned way . . . and someone who is pursuing a political agenda."