Tag: FOIA

  • Legal Analysis: Democracy Forward Foundation v. Department of Justice

    Legal Analysis: Democracy Forward Foundation v. Department of Justice

    Judge Chutkan’s opinion demonstrates careful judicial reasoning that respects both the need for government transparency and the practical constraints agencies face in processing FOIA requests. By granting expedited processing for the core requests while trimming overbroad elements, the court struck a balance that serves FOIA’s transparency goals without creating unworkable burdens.