By Mark Lagerkvist / October 13, 2015
Gov. Chris Christie and New Jersey Watchdog will battle in appeals court Thursday in a case that could change how the state cooperates with citizens who ask for public records.
Under Christie, the state Open Public Records Act often resembles a shell game. The governor’s office can reject requests without explaining why. Requestors must choose whether to walk away or bet on an appeals process that’s often lengthy and potentially costly.
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