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HUMAN RIGHTS

City of Richmond Faces Lawsuit After Ousting FOIA Watchdog

A whistleblower lawsuit claims Richmond officials ignored FOIA deadlines, ordered illegal delays and retaliated against the FOIA officer who spoke up. Now that former director is FOIAing them.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Two-Thirds of UK FOIA Requests Unanswered as Lawsuits Pile Up

The government spent over $1.1 million in 2023 fighting lawsuits filed by citizens for Freedom of Information Act disclosures. They are following the US tradition of secrecy. 

MENTAL HEALTH

Five Lawsuits Against Indiana Psychiatric Hospital Point to Systemic Abuse

Options Behavioral Health Hospital stands accused of exaggerating symptoms or adjusting drug dosages to justify prolonged hospitalization.