Freedom Of Information Act

Fighting To Uncover Secrets Of the Cold War Surveillance State

On February 26, 1991, the FBI sent agents to “conduct surveillance” and “collect literature” at a “demonstration against the US policy in the Middle East.”

University of Washington student demonstration on an interstate highway, January 14, 1991. Photo by Robert DeGuilio and from Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle | Fair use as it is included for commentary and news reporting.

US Senator Tom Cotton Lies About Reporter's Shield Law, Blocks Vote

Cotton is not sticking it to some “cabal of legacy media” but rather he is ensuring that the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) will continue to have an easier time targeting journalists

Biden's Legacy: Enhancing The 'State Secrets Privilege' To Protect The National Security State

As with Obama and Trump, Biden gave the public little reason to trust the government when it invokes "state secrets" to stop court cases

Biden's Legacy: Leaving FOIA In Shambles

FOIA is just as fragile and in disrepair as it was when Biden was elected.

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