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'Huge victory for journalism': Oklahoma station wins lawsuit against MAGA education officials

'Huge victory for journalism': Oklahoma station wins lawsuit against MAGA education officials


Published on 2024-12-13 13:41:11 - MSN
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  • Oklahoma State Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, a far-right Christian nationalist and MAGA Republican, has drawn scathing criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Americans United for separation of Church and State,

The article discusses a significant legal victory for journalism, where an Oklahoma television station, NonDoc Media, successfully sued the Oklahoma State Department of Education and its officials, including Superintendent Ryan Walters, for violating the state's Open Records Act. The lawsuit stemmed from the Department's refusal to release emails related to Walters' communications with conservative media figures like Matt Langston and Chaya Raichik, known for her "Libs of TikTok" account. The court ordered the Department to pay $19,000 in legal fees and to release the requested records, highlighting issues of transparency and accountability in government operations. This case underscores the ongoing tension between public officials and the press, particularly when it involves politically charged figures and their interactions with media.

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