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Internet Archive Fights Legal Battles to Preserve Democracy’s Library

7/25/2025

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The Internet Archive has been on a mission since 2016 to digitize government documents, creating a vital resource through its Democracy’s Library. Yet, it grapples with legal battles from publishers, leading to the loss of over 500,000 titles. While joining the Federal Depository Library Program may not bolster its copyright stance, it promises improved access to essential government publications.

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Story summary

The Internet Archive has been on a mission since 2016 to digitize government documents, creating a vital resource through its Democracy’s Library. Yet, it grapples with legal battles from publishers, leading to the loss of over 500,000 titles. While joining the Federal Depository Library Program may not bolster its copyright stance, it promises improved access to essential government publications.