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Seattle Officers Fight to Keep Identities Secret Post-Capitol Riot

4/20/2025

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Four Seattle police officers, present at Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6, 2021, are fighting to keep their identities hidden in court records. After the Washington State Supreme Court ruled against their request, they argue that revealing their names would infringe on their privacy and stifle their freedom of expression.

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Four Seattle police officers, present at Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6, 2021, are fighting to keep their identities hidden in court records. After the Washington State Supreme Court ruled against their request, they argue that revealing their names would infringe on their privacy and stifle their freedom of expression.