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Assange Extradition Delayed: UK High Court Asks US To Offer 'Assurances' Or Face Limited Appeal

Assange Extradition Delayed: UK High Court Asks US To Offer 'Assurances' Or Face Limited Appeal

While granting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a limited appeal against extradition, the US government was encouraged by the UK High Court to submit "assurances" that could prevent further proceedings.

The Wall Street Journal's Scoop On Assange Plea Deal Discussions

The Wall Street Journal's Scoop On Assange Plea Deal Discussions

DOJ Spends Around $40 Million Every Year To Help Agencies Hide Records

DOJ Spends Around $40 Million Every Year To Help Agencies Hide Records

The Dissenter reviewed FOIA litigation from the past fiscal year and focused on glaring instances where the Justice Department fought disclosure of information in the public interest.

Freedom Of Information: US Government Secrecy As Bad As It Was Under Trump

Freedom Of Information: US Government Secrecy As Bad As It Was Under Trump

When it comes to the Freedom of Information Act, government secrecy under President Biden is just as bad or slightly worse than it was under President Trump.

US Government Indicts Journalist For Uncovering Unaired Parts Of Tucker Carlson's Interview With Kanye West

US Government Indicts Journalist For Uncovering Unaired Parts Of Tucker Carlson's Interview With Kanye West

The U.S. Justice Department is sending a clear signal to the news media that prosecutors will not hesitate to aid a powerful or influential corporation in suppressing investigative journalism.

UK High Court Finally Hears Assange's Request For An Appeal

UK High Court Finally Hears Assange's Request For An Appeal

Assange's attorneys claim the WikiLeaks publisher has been prosecuted for exposing U.S. government criminality on a "massive and unprecedented scale."

'Terrorism Enhancement' Applied Against Ex-CIA Programmer For Leaking Represents A Stark Development

'Terrorism Enhancement' Applied Against Ex-CIA Programmer For Leaking Represents A Stark Development

A United States judge applied a “terrorism enhancement” when sentencing former CIA programmer Joshua Schulte, who was convicted of disclosing "Vault 7" materials to WikiLeaks.