This question may have an obvious or simple answer….or not. I began research on an Irish immigrant whose life ended in a state hospital where patient records are protected by state legislation. If I find information in an older issue of a newspaper (in the same state) regarding this person’s hospital commitment date AND the reason for which he was committed, would I be violating the law if I republished the information? I have yet to find any of his descendants, but have good reason for wanting to find them and to pursue this.