Reynolds’ open-records lawsuit against the Register is disturbing and dangerous
When a sitting governor sues a newspaper for requesting public records, it’s not just a legal maneuver—it’s a shot across the bow of open government. In Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds has flipped the script, dragging the _Des Moines Register_ into court over four withheld emails, claiming executive privilege where state law doesn’t grant it. It’s a move that signals to media outlets—big and small—that asking hard questions might now come with legal risk. And that’s a warning with chilling effects that echo far beyond Iowa’s borders. Kathie Obradovich with Iowa Capital Dispatch has the full story.
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