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Arizona Supreme Court favors transparency in Phoenix police records fight
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Goldwater Institute, requiring Phoenix to disclose police union negotiation records under Arizona's public records law. The court emphasized that public access must not be blocked by vague or speculative claims of harm, ordering an in-camera review of the documents to assess real threats to the state.
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