Cal State fights release of documents on Palin speech
University seeks dismissal of suit, saying that appearance by former Alaska governor was arranged through a private foundation. Critics charge that foundation and university have comingled roles.
The California State University sought dismissal Monday of a lawsuit seeking documents related to a campus fundraising appearance by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, arguing that it has already released more than 3,000 records about the controversial event.
The request was in response to a lawsuit filed last month against Cal State Stanislaus and its private foundation by the nonprofit government watchdog group Californians Aware.
The lawsuit alleges that campus officials who are state employees are violating the California Public Records Act by withholding documents related to Palin's June 25 appearance at the university's 50th anniversary gala. The group and other open-government advocates have been seeking details of Palin's contract, including her speaking fee.
University officials argue that the event is being hosted by the Cal State Stanislaus Foundation, a
The request was in response to a lawsuit filed last month against Cal State Stanislaus and its private foundation by the nonprofit government watchdog group Californians Aware.
The lawsuit alleges that campus officials who are state employees are violating the California Public Records Act by withholding documents related to Palin's June 25 appearance at the university's 50th anniversary gala. The group and other open-government advocates have been seeking details of Palin's contract, including her speaking fee.
University officials argue that the event is being hosted by the Cal State Stanislaus Foundation, a
