McBurney v. Young
What's at Stake
Whether a state may limit access to its public records by allowing only its own citizens to use the state’s freedom of information law.
Summary
Virginia has adopted a Freedom of Information Act but limited its use to Virginia citizens. Joining a broad coalition of public interest groups who rely on state freedom of information laws to learn about important public policy issues, the ACLU argues that Virginia’s citizen-only restriction on access to public records violates both the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the dormant Commerce Clause.
Legal Documents
-
01/03/2013
McBurney v. Young - Amicus Brief
Support our on-going litigation and work in the courts