Key Takeaways:
- 1. The Department of Defense released heavily redacted emails in response to a FOIA request regarding the withholding of AARO and UAP materials under FOIA Exemption (b)(7), raising questions about its application.
- 2. The released documents show limited insights into the internal decision-making process, with most content being redacted.
- 3. The DoD has been consistently denying appeals challenging the (b)(7) exemption, adding broader exemptions to hinder judicial review and maintain secrecy.
The Department of Defense has released redacted emails in response to a FOIA request regarding the withholding of AARO and UAP materials under FOIA Exemption (b)(7). The released documents offer limited insights into the decision-making process, with most content redacted. The DoD has consistently denied appeals challenging the (b)(7) exemption, adding broader exemptions to hinder judicial review and maintain secrecy.
Insight: The lack of transparency and legal justification for invoking a law enforcement exemption on AARO/UAP records raises concerns, with the DoD maintaining secrecy despite no clear explanation provided for over two years.
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