A local news outlet in Oregon is facing a $2.5 million bill from police for public records requests about a single officer's misconduct. The case highlights how excessive fee structures can effectively block journalists and the public from accessing law enforcement records.
Background
Public records fee disputes are increasingly common as governments use high costs to deter FOIA requests. Oregon has faced scrutiny over its public records practices in recent years.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Oct 26, 2026 at 02:04 AM
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- 5.0 / 10