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To: gondramB
Why would the freedom of information act cover anything that is still classified?

There is an exception to the FOIA for classified documents. But that does not permit the Government to ignore the request-- they have to respond, on an item-by-item basis, and either release the document or assert whichever exceptions they think are applicable.

This judge did not order the Government to turn over any documents-- he ordered them to respond to the request. This is a valid order and will probably be upheld if it is appealed. I assume the Government will respond by asserting the national security exception.

145 posted on 02/16/2006 2:35:03 PM PST by Lurking Libertarian (Non sub homine, sed sub Deo et lege)
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To: Lurking Libertarian

Interesting ... thank you.


147 posted on 02/16/2006 2:35:58 PM PST by gondramB (Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's.)
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