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Cato Daily Podcast
Cato Institute Lands on FBI's "Vexsome" List for FOIA Requests
Feb 7, 2024
Learn about the Cato Institute's efforts to hold the FBI accountable through FOIA requests, including uncovering FBI monitoring of nonviolent groups. Explore the bias of being on the FBI's list of frequent filers and efforts to address this issue through government committees and a forthcoming book on domestic surveillance.
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- The Cato Institute is listed as one of the FBI's most frequent requesters of information under the Freedom of Information Act due to their extensive research on FBI monitoring of nonviolent groups.
- Using FOIA and FOIA litigation is crucial in uncovering the secret history of the United States and revealing the extent of domestic surveillance and political repression.
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Cato Institute listed as a frequent requester of information from the FBI
The FBI has released a redacted list of its most frequent requesters of information under the Freedom of Information Act, with the Cato Institute being one of the few names not redacted. Patrick Eddington from Cato explained that their inclusion on the list is due to their extensive research on FBI activity related to monitoring nonviolent groups. Cato has filed numerous FOIA requests with the FBI and has often engaged in litigation to obtain requested information. Being listed as a frequent FOIA requester signals a bias within the FBI and Cato plans to bring this matter to the attention of relevant congressional committees.
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