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Government Secrecy and Transparency

The balance between government secrecy and transparency, particularly in cases involving national security and privacy.

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Jan 14, 2026

How have courts ruled in past cases over government refusal to release investigatory materials citing victim privacy or national security?

Courts have repeatedly balanced competing interests when the government refuses to release investigatory materials on grounds of victim privacy or national security, sometimes deferring to executive s...