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How did Trump’s name end up on coronavirus relief checks in 2020? ABC News successfully sued to find out.
RCFP attorneys, representing ABC News, recently settled a FOIA lawsuit for records concerning Trump’s signature on the checks.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Reporters Committee FOIA litigation fuels Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigation
RCFP attorneys helped journalist Azmat Khan obtain 5,400 pages of Pentagon records about civilian casualties resulting from U.S. airstrikes.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Infrastructure bill seeks to withhold new categories of records from the public
The infrastructure bill includes new exemptions to FOIA, including technology-related exemptions. -
Federal judge orders border agency to release records related to Twitter unmasking
RCFP sued CBP in 2018 for records concerning the agency’s effort to identify the person behind an anonymous Twitter account.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
D.C. Circuit: FOIA’s ‘foreseeable harm’ standard has teeth
The court's ruling sets a high bar for the government to withhold records under FOIA's “deliberative process” privilege. -
Justice Department subpoenas journalists’ phone records
The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump delayed notifying the journalists before pursuing their records. -
Celebrate open government March 14-20 with Sunshine Week 2021
The 16th annual Sunshine Week, hosted by the News Leaders Association, will focus on last year’s unique transparency issues. -
Oregon’s excessive public records fees deter investigative reporting
State agencies have been criticized for charging high fees for public records, blocking the public from accessing information. -
Washington Blade files FOIA lawsuit against Labor Department
In a complaint filed on behalf of the LGBTQ newspaper, RCFP attorneys argue that the government violated FOIA. -
Reporters Committee reaches settlement with Justice Department after 5-year FOIA battle
RCFP attorneys helped reporter Dylan Tokar obtain records about how government officials appoint attorneys as corporate watchdogs.