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So if you're a suspect in a federal case, that should be public record? I should be able to get law enforcement's version of events and prejudge you based on a

So if you're a suspect in a federal case, that should be public record? I should be able to get law enforcement's version of events and prejudge you based on a FOIA request, before you have a chance to defend yourself? And in return should you be able to get the name and contact information of the confidential informant in your case? All the witnesses against you and their CLEOC reports? Vehicle registrations, license plates, home phone numbers, home addresses? I think your position is untenable.

torstenvl 6y ago
It's a quite frustrating phenomenon on HN that when someone speaks from a position of expertise and experience, but it runs counter to the GRAR consensus, legitimate attempts at engagement get downvoted without response. If you don't think this is the kind of information that "Law Enforcement Sensitive" applies to, you are incorrect. If you do think this information should be released unfettered to the public, you should justify that position.