OAG 79-387 is cited in the decision to support the discussion on the right of newspaper reporters and other persons to inspect police records and the constitutional right under the First Amendment for the press to publish news it acquires from any source. This citation is used to emphasize that officials, including mayors, do not have the authority to prevent newspapers from publishing news, reinforcing the principles of freedom of the press and public access to government records.
OAG 79-387 was Cited by OAG 81-379
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