Federal Law Supremacy Explained

Summary

Federal law generally takes precedence over state law due to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Michigans Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) includes exemptions for certain public records. MCL 15.243(1)(a) exempts personal information where disclosure would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy, while MCL 15.243(1)(d) exempts records specifically described and exempted by statute. If a Michigan city disclosed personal details and veterans tax exemption status without redaction, it may violate these laws. Consider contacting the city for removal or filing a complaint under Michigan FOIA or relevant federal laws. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Is your name, address, and veterans tax exemption status supposed to be redacted on city of Board of Review records in Michigan? If a city in Michigan posted the name, address, and veterans tax exemption on a city board of review (BOR) record without redactinig it and then posted it on the city website, is it a violation? If so what specific laws has it violated?
In Michigan, certain information can be exempt from disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL *.*. Here's a relevant breakdown:
- MCL *.*(*)(d): This section provides exemptions for information that, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
- Veterans' Information: Federal law * U.S.C. ยง * generally protects the confidentiality of veterans' records.
If a city in Michigan posted your personal details and veterans tax exemption status without redaction, it may violate these laws. You might consider:
- Contacting the city to request removal of the information.
- Filing a complaint under Michigan FOIA or relevant federal laws.
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Isn't MCL *.*(*)(a) not MCL *.*(*)(d) the section that provides exemptions for information that, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy? This section provides exemptions for information that, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
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Hi! Here's a quick clarification:
- MCL *.*(*)(a): Exempts information of a personal nature where public disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individual's privacy.
- MCL *.*(*)(d): Exempts law enforcement records or information that could reasonably interfere with law enforcement proceedings.
Would you like more details on how this applies to your case?
I think you're wrong. (d) Records or information specifically described and exempted from disclosure by statute.
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It seems there is a misunderstanding regarding the exemptions under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Your concern appears to relate to whether the city improperly disclosed your personal information and veterans tax exemption status.
To clarify:
- MCL *.*(*)(a) exempts information of a personal nature where public disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.
- MCL *.*(*)(d) exempts records or information specifically described and exempted from disclosure by statute.
Do you need more detailed information on any of these exemptions or have any specific concerns about the disclosure?