The Judicial FOIA Expansion Act Could Revolutionize Transparency in America's Legal System

The proposed Judicial FOIA Expansion Act seeks to amend Title 5 of the United States Code to create a right of public access to certain records relating to the U.S. judiciary. This legislation, introduced by Representative Adam Schiff, represents a significant step towards increasing transparency within the judicial branch. Here’s an analysis of the key aspects of the Act and how it will enhance judicial transparency.

Illegal and Excessive PACER Fees Subject of Class Action

Alliance for Justice, along with the National Veterans Legal Services Program and the National Consumer Law Center, has today filed a class action lawsuit in federal court accusing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts of illegally charging excessive fees to access court records through its online Public Access to Court Electronic Records system (PACER).