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MYSTERIOUS: Freedom of information act - You Need To See This

The Freedom of Information Act gives Americans the right to see what records the government has on any subject—including you.

Reason

Verdict expected in trial of former council chief over deleted email

Anne Donaghy is facing three charges in relation to emails that were subject to Freedom of Information Act requests.

Evening Standard

Court told of ex-council chief’s ‘dismay’ on audio recording over email copy

Anne Donaghy denies attempting to prevent the disclosure of information through the Freedom of Information Act.

Evening Standard

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Ex-Anthony Fauci adviser pleads guilty in US to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

A former adviser to Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government documents. David Morens admitted to evading public records laws concerning COVID-19 research grants. He faces up to five years in prison for his actions. This plea occurred as COVID's origins remain a subject of debate among intelligence…

The Economic Times

CBP Workers Reportedly Used Government Databases To Track Exes and Romantic Interests.

The documents were acquired through Freedom of Information Act requests to CBP and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General, and cover more than a decade of allegations.

International Business Times

Former Michigan coach’s affair scandal erupts again with new lawsuit

Sherrone Moore’s former executive assistant is suing the University of Michigan, claiming the school violated the Freedom of Information Act by denying requests made on her behalf after the football coach was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Secretly Paused Some Green Card Cases for Refugees and Asylees from Latin America - REPORT

The Trump administration quietly halted the processing of green card applications filed by some refugees and asylees, according to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the American Immigration Council.

Latin Times

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As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’

The U.S. Department of Justice has made a partial release of documents from what’s become known collectively as the “Jeffrey Epstein files,” with more to follow at an unspecified time. On a special part of its website that the department titled “Epstein Library,” it lists documents such as court records…

The Conversation

The Freedom of Information Act Is Failing Due to Government Bloat

In FY 2024, over 200,000 Freedom of Information Act requests were backlogged, according to the Government Accountability Office.

Reason

The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability

Mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are continuing as the agency makes good on its intention, announced on March 27, 2025, to shrink its workforce by 20,000 people. Among workers dismissed in early April were several teams responsible for fulfilling requests for access to previously unreleased…

The Conversation

‘Dubious’ use of the Freedom of Information Act stopping access to files on Prince Andrew, researchers say

Biographer says government departments give contradictory refusals to requests and accuses them of ‘cover up’

The Guardian - UK

How FOIA Gave Rise to Government Transparency Laws Around the World

Flawed as it may be, the U.S. Freedom of Information Act became a model in transparency for other countries to follow.

Reason

Trump team reaches deal with White House to begin transition process

Trump and his aides have wanted to avoid using government systems that could be subject to Freedom of Information Act requests or other federal oversight

The Independent UK

Truth Social users say they’ve been scammed out of massive amounts of cash

Accounts obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request reveal a large number of elderly supporters of the former president have fallen foul of such schemes.

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Latin Times

Florida AG sues Biden Admin for records on released criminals released into the U.S. instead of being deported

The lawsuit was filed after receiving no response to a Freedom of Information Act request in March seeking information about criminal illegal foreign nationals

Reason

Court Rules That the Government Can Hide Its Own Report on CIA Torture

The executive branch and the Senate have played hot potato with an infamous torture report, allowing the CIA to evade the Freedom of Information Act.

Reason

Hey, Fauci's Staff: You Can't Just 'Make Your Emails Disappear'

A government scientist is the latest official whose attempts to evade the Freedom of Information Act have landed him in hot water.

AAP

Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

Victoria's Information Commissioner is pushing for greater independence from government and says the Freedom of Information Act is not fit for purpose.

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The Guardian - UK

UK water industry’s ‘urgent’ plan to tackle sewage pollution delayed by four months

Exclusive: Documents released after Freedom of Information Act requests show repeated requests for plans

Fortune

Sam Altman quietly got $75M from the University of Michigan for a new venture capital fund earlier this year

Fortune discovered the investment into Hydrazine’s fourth fund via a Freedom of Information Act request.

Reason

Joe Biden's Email Aliases Are a Potentially Serious Transparency Problem

Multiple administrations have allowed senior officials to use alias email accounts. The practice undermines the Freedom of Information Act and encourages secrecy.

Reason

Brickbat: What You Don't Know Can't Hurt Us

Chicago officials are refusing to release public records showing how they have spent more than $100 million caring for foreign migrants. The city has denied a Freedom of Information Act request from a local television station, saying there were no such records, as well as requests for the same records…

The Independent UK

Public bodies named and shamed over Freedom of Information request failings

The Information Commissioner’s Office urged organisations to ensure their performance and processes complied with the law.

Chicago Tribune

Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot sued to keep a letter about the city treasurer secret from the Tribune. Will Brandon Johnson continue her fight?

CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is so far continuing a public records legal battle he inherited from predecessor Lori Lightfoot over a letter regarding alleged misconduct at the city treasurer’s office.

Newcastle Herald

Stop dragging chain on heritage application for ocean baths

Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths applied for documents under the Freedom of Information Act after its unsuccessful application for an Interim Heritage Order to stop the concreting of the baths floor.

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