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FPF Sues ICE for Transparency Amid Government Shutdown

11/8/2025

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The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to obtain transparency about congressional access to detention facilities.
The suit follows ICE's failure to respond to prior requests and comes amid a government shutdown that has not halted ICE's controversial practices.
FPF is pursuing additional lawsuits on government transparency, highlighting ongoing concerns about ICE operations and the treatment of journalists.

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The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to obtain transparency about congressional access to detention facilities.
The suit follows ICE's failure to respond to prior requests and comes amid a government shutdown that has not halted ICE's controversial practices.
FPF is pursuing additional lawsuits on government transparency, highlighting ongoing concerns about ICE operations and the treatment of journalists.