The percentage of FOIA requests denied has significantly increased over time.

Evidence

In FOIA’s first years, government agencies reported denying less than 1 percent of all requests in full or in part. … According to data compiled by the Department of Justice, in 2008 almost 22 percent of all requests were denied in part or in full based on an exemption. … Eight years later, that number had risen to 42 percent. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1125

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1125
• XREF: connects to: Recent judicial decisions enable broader application of FOIA exemptions.; FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 299; The rate of FOIA request denials has increased dramatically since its inception. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1125 (+3 more)

Broader Connections

• FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned. #expands (0.50)