9th Circuit Court rules posting mugshots on gov websites as pretrial punishment is illegal.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that posting mugshots of arrested individuals on government websites constitutes illegal pretrial punishment. This unanimous decision emerged from Brian Houston's lawsuit against Maricopa County, enabling others to file similar claims. The court dismissed the county's claims of transparency and public interest, stating these did not justify the ongoing publication of personal information related to arrests.

September 05, 2024
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