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/
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🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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INBOX: Today, @protectdemocracy.org and @weareoversight.bsky.social sued the Trump admin for the release of its list of NGOs reportedly targeted for investigation based on political views and advocacy (including the "Antifa" EO 46317 and NSPM-7), following last month's unanswered FOIA requests.
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
INBOX: Today, @protectdemocracy.org and @weareoversight.bsky.social sued the Trump admin for the release of its list of NGOs reportedly targeted for investigation based on political views and advocacy (including the "Antifa" EO 46317 and NSPM-7), following last month's unanswered FOIA requests.
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Brought to you by the @eff.org and MuckRock, the Foilies “honor” the institutions and individuals most determined to keep the public in the dark.
It’s that magical time of year again: Foilies submissions are open. www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
It’s that magical time of year again: Foilies submissions are open. www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
It’s time to name and shame: Let us know 2025’s worst transparency offenders with a Foilies nomination!
Brought to you by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock, the Foilies “honor” the institutions and individuals most determined to keep the public in the dark.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Brought to you by the @eff.org and MuckRock, the Foilies “honor” the institutions and individuals most determined to keep the public in the dark.
It’s that magical time of year again: Foilies submissions are open. www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
It’s that magical time of year again: Foilies submissions are open. www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
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NEW: After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s influence over state government.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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The "things happen" that Trump is referencing in this video are the murder and dismemberment of a journalist for the crime of doing his job.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The "things happen" that Trump is referencing in this video are the murder and dismemberment of a journalist for the crime of doing his job.
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...
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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...