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Florida Appeals Court Upholds DeSantis Records Shield, Avoids Executive Privilege Ruling

The court ruled against a broad public records request but did not address the legitimacy of executive privilege invoked by the governor.

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Overview

  • The court sided with DeSantis, rejecting a pseudonymous public records request for information on judicial appointments.
  • The request sought details on conservative advisors involved in Supreme Court justice selections.
  • The ruling emphasized the need for more specific and narrowly tailored records requests.
  • The court did not make a definitive ruling on the use of executive privilege in public records cases.
  • Legal and advocacy groups argue that the decision could impact transparency and access to government records.