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Court Affirms FBI's FOIA Search Adequacy Despite Plaintiff's Claims
Gilberti v. Federal Bureau of Investigation, 72 Partners, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gilberti, sued the ...
CIA FOIA Request: Court Upholds Withholding of Records on Chilean Coup
Seth Hettena v. CIA (PUBLIC REISSUED OPINION), decided by D.C. Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Seth Hettena, sought records from the CIA under the Freedom...
Appellate court affirms DOS's FOIA search adequacy in employment records case
Judith Pietersen v. DOS, decided by D.C. Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Judith Pietersen, sued the Department of State (DOS) for allegedly violating the F...
Court Affirms DOS's FOIA Exemption Due to Inadequate Record Search Request
AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. DOS, decided by D.C. Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) sued the Department of State (DOS)...
D.C. Circuit Affirms DOS FOIA Search Adequacy
AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. DOS, decided by D.C. Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) sued the Department of State (DOS)...