Vaughn Index Adequacy Cases in D.C. Circuit

Browse 2 vaughn index adequacy cases decided by D.C. Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Vaughn Index Adequacy Opinions from D.C. Circuit (2)

Michael Hill v. DOI

DOI justified in withholding contract documents under FOIA Exemption 5

D.C. Circuit · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Michael Hill v. DOI, decided by D.C. Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the Department of the Interior (DOI) properly withheld documents related...

Gary Brown, III v. FBI

FBI properly invoked privacy exemption for Jan 6th investigation records

D.C. Circuit · 2025-07-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Gary Brown, III v. FBI, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gary Brown III, sought to compel the FBI to release records under the Freedom of I...

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