FPF takes State Department to court over Öztürk secrecy

The U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
Excessive government secrecy takes many forms, from agencies needlessly claiming documents are classified to ignoring information requests and destroying records — even when the documents show government fraud or illegal conduct. This hinders a free press, effective oversight, and the public’s ability to self govern.
We need to fight for systemic improvements, and we need the press to vigorously question the government every time it says something is classified.
FPF FOIA request seeks more information
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The anniversary is a reminder to resist the characterization of whistleblowers as threats to national security for revealing information the government wants to keep secret.
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It will corrupt historical accounts of this administration — and is a recipe for disaster.
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And if the administration doesn’t want to disclose embarrassing information about its actions, it should stop making up reasons to deport people