Ugly efforts at cutting off access-to-information requests

False claims about a lack of records, and painting requesters as vexatious mar the transparency regime.
The pursuit of federal records can be consequential, but can also lead to unexpected consequences, and questionable claims and repression.

In these days of grave threats, we need to be reminded that our basic rights are under threat, too.

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