Scope: Federal
Branch: Judicial
Severity: Green
Date occurred: October 17, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision in Campaign for Accountability v. Department of Justice, a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued October 17, 2025.
Constitutional basis: Routine appellate review of FOIA disclosure obligations under longstanding statutory framework and Article III jurisdiction over agency records disputes