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CIA director approved destruction of abuse tapes, emails reveal
The Central Intelligence Agency released email messages on Thursday that reveal the former director of the agency approved of --…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Obama says he will veto intelligence bill if too transparent
President Obama warned House Democrats this week that he will veto the intelligence authorization bill if it includes provisions intended…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Judicial Watch wins records suit over CIA interrogation memos
The CIA released a preliminary round of previously classified documents containing information on enhanced interrogation techniques to watchdog group Judicial…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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CIA legally censored ex-operative's memoir, appeals court rules
The CIA did not violate the First Amendment rights of ex-undercover agent Valerie Plame Wilson when it refused to allow…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Justice Department says Cheney interview should be kept secret
The Justice Department is trying to get a federal judge to withhold from the public for up to a decade…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Ex-CIA employee accuses agency of interfering with columns
A Washington Examiner columnist and former CIA employee believes the agency's delays in approving his articles for publication amount to…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Judge to CIA: Your misbehavior in FOIA case is "extraordinary"
A federal judge sided with the National Security Archive in an opinion Tuesday, finding that the CIA must treat the Archive as a…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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D.C. Circuit hears author's plea for attorney's fees in FOIA case
In oral arguments Wednesday, the D.C. Circuit Appeals Court questioned whether an author could be denied attorney’s fees merely because…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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State secrets privilege (finally) under attack.
In federal courts and on Capitol Hill, challenges are brewing to a key legal strategy President Bush is using to…Categorized in Court access -
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Federal judge: Enough with the secrecy!
U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema Tuesday criticized the government's secrecy in the case of a prominent Muslim spiritual leader from…Categorized in Court access