The Justice Department has resisted FOIA compliance since its inception.
Evidence
From the beginning, he says, the DOJ, which oversees FOIA compliance—and defends government agencies in FOIA lawsuits—has resisted the basic idea that the right to know is implied by the First Amendment. — Nicholson Baker, Baseless- My Search for Secrets in the…, 113
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Nicholson Baker, Baseless- My Search for Secrets in the…, 113
- XREF: connects to: Opposition to FOIA did not solely stem from self-interest. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 71; The DOJ drafted the House Report for FOIA’s passage. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 61; In 1975, FOIA significantly increased document declassification. — Nicholson Baker, Baseless- My Search for Secrets in the…, 214 (+5 more)
Broader Connections
- The percentage of FOIA requests denied has significantly increased over time.
#corroborates(0.70) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1125 - Absence of FOIA hinders truth preservation, not just its presence.
#expands(0.60) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 765 - Recent judicial decisions enable broader application of FOIA exemptions.
#expands(0.60) - In 1974, Congress voted to strengthen FOIA, but faced a veto attempt.
#expands(0.60) — Nicholson Baker, Baseless- My Search for Secrets in the…, 113 - FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency.
#expands(0.50) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 299