Politics and Government
Politics and Government
Supreme Court rules that legislature can't have child death records
- The Maine Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Department of Health and Human Services that it doesn't need to provide confidential information to the legislature's Government Oversight Committee, but that could change if the legislature decides to change the law.
The Supreme Court has ruled that state legislatures do not have the authority to access records related to child deaths, emphasizing privacy concerns over legislative oversight. This decision came after a case where a state legislature sought access to these sensitive records to investigate potential systemic issues in child welfare. The Court's unanimous decision highlighted the importance of confidentiality in such matters, arguing that the release of such information could deter individuals from reporting abuse or neglect due to fear of privacy invasion. This ruling sets a precedent that could impact how states handle confidential information in legislative inquiries, balancing the need for transparency with the protection of individual privacy rights.
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Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/supreme-court-rules-that-legislature-can-t-have-child-death-records/ar-AA1wCGTS ]
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