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FPF Launches FOIA Lawsuits to Combat Government Secrecy

9/25/2025

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Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) filed five new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits this year to challenge secrecy.
The lawsuits seek records on the administration's transparency efforts and press targeting, including a FOIA official's firing and ICE data access.
Some FOIA offices fear retaliation for releasing information.
The public is encouraged to use FOIA to challenge government secrecy.

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Story summary

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) filed five new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits this year to challenge secrecy.
The lawsuits seek records on the administration's transparency efforts and press targeting, including a FOIA official's firing and ICE data access.
Some FOIA offices fear retaliation for releasing information.
The public is encouraged to use FOIA to challenge government secrecy.