The First Amendment Coalition is advocating against Sheriff Christina Corpus' request to hold her August removal hearing behind closed doors. The coalition believes this closure would violate First Amendment rights to access judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings, hindering public interest. They warn that agreeing to the request might result in legal challenges for the county. The hearing is a follow-up to the board's vote for removal based on preceding closed proceedings, raising concerns about transparency. Sheriff Corpus' legal team argues for closure citing protections under the Peace Officers Bill of Rights, which the coalition disputes as inapplicable in this instance.
The First Amendment Coalition urged the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to reject Sheriff Christina Corpus' request to close her August removal hearing to the public.
Barring the public and press from the Removal Hearing would violate First Amendment rights and potentially expose the county to legal action and financial liability.
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