Petition Signatures
1,523 and countingSummary
We, the undersigned citizens of this nation, formally request the immediate disclosure of all files related to [Subject Matter]. Transparency is the cornerstone of public trust and democratic governance. Withholding these documents without compelling legal grounds undermines our rights under the Freedom of Information Act and equivalent statutes.
Background
Under federal and state open-records laws, every citizen is entitled to access government-held information, except where narrowly defined exemptions apply. Despite repeated requests, these files remain classified or redacted without a clear demonstration of necessity. This lack of accountability erodes confidence in our institutions.
Requested Action
We therefore call upon the responsible agencies to:
- Release the full, unredacted files to the public record portal within 30 days.
- Provide an official justification for any redactions, citing specific legal exemptions.
- Commit to timely compliance with future FOIA requests and related statutes.