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Jun. 25, 2026

First Amendment Coalition sues San Jose State over World Cup records request

A lawsuit alleges San Jose State University and the California State University Board of Trustees violated the Public Records Act by delaying the release of documents and withholding records, including a nondisclosure agreement signed by SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson in connection with the Bay Area Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

First Amendment Coalition sues San Jose State over World Cup records request
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The First Amendment Coalition sued San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson and the California State University Board of Trustees on Monday, alleging violations of the California Public Records Act stemming from a journalist's request for records related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The petition, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, was brought on behalf of freelance journalist Lance Williams, who sought communications between Teniente-Matson and the B...

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