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Appeals court rules government must release drone memo
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Department of Justice must release a memo on the legal basis for…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Va. high court clarifies FOIA exemption, redaction fee issues in case over climate change controversy
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled this morning that the University of Virginia does not have to release certain emails sent…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Journalism group criticizes EPA's lack of openness
The Society of Environmental Journalists has released a statement criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to respond to public…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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House passes FOIA reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act, paving the way for more streamlined…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Federal court rules food stamp retailer data should be public
A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that a newspaper in South Dakota should be able to get certain data about…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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S.C. Supreme Court rules public bodies subject to FOIA
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state's public records law does not violate the First Amendment speech…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Connecticut passes law restricting access to Newtown shooting, other police records
Reporters covering homicides in Connecticut won't have access to investigation photographs and 911 recordings describing victim conditions under a new…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Judge cites First Amendment as reason for keeping files in coach's child pornography case sealed
A Minnesota trial judge Friday denied a media effort to unseal investigative materials in the case of a former college…Categorized in Court access -
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Supreme Court: States can prohibit non-residents from using public records laws to gather information
States do not violate the U.S. Constitution when their public records laws prevent out-of-state residents from accessing government records, a…Categorized in Freedom of information