Washington high court to decide if Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally can remain anonymous

The Washington Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine whether the names of four Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021, are protected under the state’s public records law. The justices also heard arguments Tuesday on whether an investigation into their activities should be made public. The officers say they did nothing wrong and revealing their names would violate their privacy. But the people seeking disclosure say their attendance at a public demonstration that drew thousands was not a private activity. The justices must also decide whether agencies that handle public records requests must consider a person’s Constitutional rights before releasing documents.