Adam A. Marshall
@a-marshall-plan.bsky.social
I like FOIA and octopuses 🐙 • Director of National Litigation at RCFP • creator of https://foia.wiki • maintain SunshineSky Bluesky feed • he/him/his • alum GW Law, LSE, Kalamazoo College • www.rcfp.org/author/adam-marshall/
The longest shutdown in U.S. history is ending.
The next shutdown threat is around the corner.
The next shutdown threat is around the corner.
The next shutdown threat is around the corner
Most of the federal government will continue running on autopilot through Jan. 30, setting up another showdown.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Well that's a new take on #FOIA...
gate33checkpoint.com/foia.html
(Credit for finding this goes to FOIA Advisor)
gate33checkpoint.com/foia.html
(Credit for finding this goes to FOIA Advisor)
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Well that's a new take on #FOIA...
gate33checkpoint.com/foia.html
(Credit for finding this goes to FOIA Advisor)
gate33checkpoint.com/foia.html
(Credit for finding this goes to FOIA Advisor)
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DHS stopped automatically archiving officials’ text messages.
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
DHS stopped automatically archiving officials’ text messages.
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
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In September, we sued DOE over a policy that would let it dismiss more FOIA requests, warning that if the court didn’t step in, the unlawful policy would spread.
Now, USAID has adopted a similar policy. We sent a letter demanding USAID reverse it.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
Now, USAID has adopted a similar policy. We sent a letter demanding USAID reverse it.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Warns USAID Over Unlawful Policy Undermining FOIA Rights - American Oversight
We demanded the agency reverse a new rule requiring requesters to reconfirm interest in pending records requests.
americanoversight.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In September, we sued DOE over a policy that would let it dismiss more FOIA requests, warning that if the court didn’t step in, the unlawful policy would spread.
Now, USAID has adopted a similar policy. We sent a letter demanding USAID reverse it.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
Now, USAID has adopted a similar policy. We sent a letter demanding USAID reverse it.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
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🎙️ Welcome to Disclosure, my NEW podcast co-hosted with @mvtopic.bsky.social about our adventures with the #FOIA!
First episode is up NOW!
Listen here swap.fm/l/O8A3zzBKsG...
(From @bloomberg.com and No Smiling)
First episode is up NOW!
Listen here swap.fm/l/O8A3zzBKsG...
(From @bloomberg.com and No Smiling)
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🎙️ Welcome to Disclosure, my NEW podcast co-hosted with @mvtopic.bsky.social about our adventures with the #FOIA!
First episode is up NOW!
Listen here swap.fm/l/O8A3zzBKsG...
(From @bloomberg.com and No Smiling)
First episode is up NOW!
Listen here swap.fm/l/O8A3zzBKsG...
(From @bloomberg.com and No Smiling)
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🎙️Some NEWS! Introducing Disclosure, a new @bloomberg.com podcast I'm co-hosting w/my atty @mvtopic.bsky.social about the #FOIA & the wild backstories behind my FOIA requests & lawsuits. Produced by the great Heather Schroering & Sean Cannon
Check out the trailer!
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Check out the trailer!
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🎙️Some NEWS! Introducing Disclosure, a new @bloomberg.com podcast I'm co-hosting w/my atty @mvtopic.bsky.social about the #FOIA & the wild backstories behind my FOIA requests & lawsuits. Produced by the great Heather Schroering & Sean Cannon
Check out the trailer!
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Check out the trailer!
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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JUST IN: @knightcolumbia files #FOIA suit for Trump deals with law firms. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
JUST IN: @knightcolumbia files #FOIA suit for Trump deals with law firms. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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NEW: The FDA Is Hiding the Names of Drugs Made in Contaminated Factories
Is Your Medication Made in a Contaminated Factory? The FDA Won’t Tell You.
The agency’s decision to conceal drug names on inspection reports has prevented doctors, pharmacists and patients from knowing whether medications made overseas are tainted by manufacturing failures t...
www.propublica.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NEW: The FDA Is Hiding the Names of Drugs Made in Contaminated Factories
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Novel approach adopted by a one govt department re: FOI redactions.
The blacked out redactions are now whited out redactions.
Makes it less embarrassing for them I guess.
The blacked out redactions are now whited out redactions.
Makes it less embarrassing for them I guess.
October 15, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Novel approach adopted by a one govt department re: FOI redactions.
The blacked out redactions are now whited out redactions.
Makes it less embarrassing for them I guess.
The blacked out redactions are now whited out redactions.
Makes it less embarrassing for them I guess.
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(AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/pent...
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/pent...
October 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
(AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/pent...
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/pent...
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On Thursday at 4pm ET, @rcfp.org's Renee Griffin will participate in an #AccessFest panel on how to stay safe while reporting about ICE.
Details via @ire.org:
Details via @ire.org:
AccessFest 2025 schedule | October 9-11, 2025 | Online
Welcome to the #AccessFest25 conference schedule!
schedules.ire.org
October 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
On Thursday at 4pm ET, @rcfp.org's Renee Griffin will participate in an #AccessFest panel on how to stay safe while reporting about ICE.
Details via @ire.org:
Details via @ire.org:
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@rcfp.org and the White House Correspondents' Association, joined by 46 news and media organizations, are urging a federal appeals court to restore @apnews.com’s access to the White House press pool.
Media coalition urges federal appeals court to restore AP’s access to White House press pool
The White House’s expulsion of The Associated Press violated the First Amendment, RCFP argues in a friend-of-the-court brief.
www.rcfp.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
@rcfp.org and the White House Correspondents' Association, joined by 46 news and media organizations, are urging a federal appeals court to restore @apnews.com’s access to the White House press pool.
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JUST IN: A federal judge has granted the New York Times’ demand for a list of Elon Musk’s security clearances. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has granted the New York Times’ demand for a list of Elon Musk’s security clearances. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Just 8 days left to apply for a full-time staff attorney role at RCFP! Come litigate things with our amazing team:
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Staff Attorney
Company Description: Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Ame...
jobs.smartrecruiters.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Just 8 days left to apply for a full-time staff attorney role at RCFP! Come litigate things with our amazing team:
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ReportersCom...
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ReportersCom...
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"That missing attachment is the subject of a FOIA suit filed by Law and Chaos, and we can now exclusively confirm that no such copy was provided to Chief Judge Srinivasan either, according to a source familiar with the matter..."
October 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"That missing attachment is the subject of a FOIA suit filed by Law and Chaos, and we can now exclusively confirm that no such copy was provided to Chief Judge Srinivasan either, according to a source familiar with the matter..."
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In a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, @rcfp.org called out several "disturbing" incidents in which federal agents have arrested and used force against journalists.
DHS must instruct its officers in the field to recognize the 1A rights of reporters.
DHS must instruct its officers in the field to recognize the 1A rights of reporters.
RCFP calls DHS actions against journalists 'disturbing,' seeks meeting with federal officials
In a letter to DHS, RCFP highlights several incidents in which federal agents have arrested and used force against journalists.
www.rcfp.org
October 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, @rcfp.org called out several "disturbing" incidents in which federal agents have arrested and used force against journalists.
DHS must instruct its officers in the field to recognize the 1A rights of reporters.
DHS must instruct its officers in the field to recognize the 1A rights of reporters.
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SCOOP: Justice Department asks judge to force nonprofit & reporter to post $50,000 bond to get faster release of classified docs found at Mar-a-Lago. Trump order to seek bonds for early injunctions seeps into #FOIA litigation. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
September 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
SCOOP: Justice Department asks judge to force nonprofit & reporter to post $50,000 bond to get faster release of classified docs found at Mar-a-Lago. Trump order to seek bonds for early injunctions seeps into #FOIA litigation. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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@rcfp.org is pushing back against a new Trump administration policy that threatens to revoke press passes from journalists covering the Pentagon if they attempt to report info that officials haven’t pre-approved for release.
Read more: https://www.rcfp.org/pentagon-press-restrictions-statement/
Read more: https://www.rcfp.org/pentagon-press-restrictions-statement/
September 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
@rcfp.org is pushing back against a new Trump administration policy that threatens to revoke press passes from journalists covering the Pentagon if they attempt to report info that officials haven’t pre-approved for release.
Read more: https://www.rcfp.org/pentagon-press-restrictions-statement/
Read more: https://www.rcfp.org/pentagon-press-restrictions-statement/
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NEW: I interviewed 24 journalists about their interactions in 2025 w/ ICE & Border Protection.
What they together described: unanswered #FOIA requests, a functionally useless media office and a nearly impenetrable black box of info.
In @columjournreview.bsky.social: www.cjr.org/analysis/ice...
What they together described: unanswered #FOIA requests, a functionally useless media office and a nearly impenetrable black box of info.
In @columjournreview.bsky.social: www.cjr.org/analysis/ice...
ICE May Be Breaking the Law to Stonewall Reporters
Nearly two dozen reporters and other Freedom of Information Act requesters say they are getting the brush-off.
www.cjr.org
September 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
NEW: I interviewed 24 journalists about their interactions in 2025 w/ ICE & Border Protection.
What they together described: unanswered #FOIA requests, a functionally useless media office and a nearly impenetrable black box of info.
In @columjournreview.bsky.social: www.cjr.org/analysis/ice...
What they together described: unanswered #FOIA requests, a functionally useless media office and a nearly impenetrable black box of info.
In @columjournreview.bsky.social: www.cjr.org/analysis/ice...
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The immigrant legal rights group @justfutureslaw.bsky.social got a trove of ICE records through FOIA on how the agency uses Palantir systems
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Documents offer rare insight on Ice’s close relationship with Palantir
For years, little was known about the multibillion-dollar company that handles data for the US immigration enforcement agency. Now, a cache of emails, training documents and reports sheds light on how...
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The immigrant legal rights group @justfutureslaw.bsky.social got a trove of ICE records through FOIA on how the agency uses Palantir systems
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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US law enforcement officials have claimed the use of certain emojis could signal affiliation with Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Venezuelan gang, according to internal records reviewed by the Guardian and obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org, a government transparency non-profit.
September 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
US law enforcement officials have claimed the use of certain emojis could signal affiliation with Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Venezuelan gang, according to internal records reviewed by the Guardian and obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org, a government transparency non-profit.
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NEW: A FOIA doc obtained by the @brennancenter.org shows a misconfigured DHS platform left sensitive natsec intel—including info about surveillance of Americans—accessible to thousands of unauthorized users. @agreenberg.bsky.social has the scoop. (No paywall bc FOIA) www.wired.com/story/a-dhs-...
A DHS Data Hub Exposed Sensitive Intel to Thousands of Unauthorized Users
A misconfigured platform used by the Department of Homeland Security left national security information—including some related to the surveillance of Americans—accessible to thousands of people.
www.wired.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
NEW: A FOIA doc obtained by the @brennancenter.org shows a misconfigured DHS platform left sensitive natsec intel—including info about surveillance of Americans—accessible to thousands of unauthorized users. @agreenberg.bsky.social has the scoop. (No paywall bc FOIA) www.wired.com/story/a-dhs-...
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Our work contributed to this piece on Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter, including a document we obtained revealing earlier FBI concerns regarding the possibility of political violence at a Kirk speaking event. #FOIA @dell.bsky.social @wired.com www.wired.com/story/charli...
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Identified as 22-Year-Old Utah Man
Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role.
www.wired.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Our work contributed to this piece on Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter, including a document we obtained revealing earlier FBI concerns regarding the possibility of political violence at a Kirk speaking event. #FOIA @dell.bsky.social @wired.com www.wired.com/story/charli...
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The Trump administration appears to be abusing FOIA to hide records about Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk’s arrest — citing unspecified “privacy” concerns.
Watch @laurenleharper.bsky.social explain why that excuse is flimsy, and why we are taking them to court.
Watch @laurenleharper.bsky.social explain why that excuse is flimsy, and why we are taking them to court.
September 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Trump administration appears to be abusing FOIA to hide records about Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk’s arrest — citing unspecified “privacy” concerns.
Watch @laurenleharper.bsky.social explain why that excuse is flimsy, and why we are taking them to court.
Watch @laurenleharper.bsky.social explain why that excuse is flimsy, and why we are taking them to court.
FOIA alert 🚨🚨🚨
USAID (like DOE some months ago), is due to publish a notice that claims to mass cancel all #FOIAs submitted before Jan 20, unless the requester emails them.
This is, once again, wildly illegal.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17820.pdf
H/T Michael Ravnitzky
USAID (like DOE some months ago), is due to publish a notice that claims to mass cancel all #FOIAs submitted before Jan 20, unless the requester emails them.
This is, once again, wildly illegal.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17820.pdf
H/T Michael Ravnitzky
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
September 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
FOIA alert 🚨🚨🚨
USAID (like DOE some months ago), is due to publish a notice that claims to mass cancel all #FOIAs submitted before Jan 20, unless the requester emails them.
This is, once again, wildly illegal.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17820.pdf
H/T Michael Ravnitzky
USAID (like DOE some months ago), is due to publish a notice that claims to mass cancel all #FOIAs submitted before Jan 20, unless the requester emails them.
This is, once again, wildly illegal.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17820.pdf
H/T Michael Ravnitzky