Judge Denies Pseudonymity, Because Plaintiff's Sensitive Personal Information Wouldn't Likely Emerge in the Case—But then Disclosed That Information In Its Order

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Judge Denies Pseudonymity, Because Plaintiff's Sensitive Personal Information Wouldn't Likely Emerge in the Case—But then Disclosed That Information In Its Order

reason.com/volokh/2025/07/04/judge-denies-pseudonymity-because-plaintiffs-sensitive-personal-information-wouldnt-likely-emerge-in-the-case-but-then-disclosed-that-information-in-its-order

From Eleventh Circuit Judge Andrew Brasher, joined by Judges Kevin Newsom and Ed Carnes, in Wednesday's Brooks v. City of Southside:
Brooks [a pseudonym] alleged violations of the United States Constitution and Alabama state law related to his arrest and prosecution…. The district court…

This story appeared on reason.com, 2025-07-04 12:01:08.