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Court opinions issued Feb. 22, 2018

Burke v. DOJ (D.D.C.) -- dismissing case because Executive Office for United States Attorneys adequately demonstrated that it never received plaintiff's request before plaintiff filed suit.

Am. Oversight v. DOJ (D.D.C.) -- finding that DOJ properly determined that plaintiff was not entitled to expedited treatment of request concerning Noel Francisco, then Acting Solicitor General.  Although plaintiff demonstrated existence of widespread media interest in Mr. Francisco's nomination as Solicitor General, DOJ "correctly concluded" that plaintiff failed to show that media's interest "raised possible questions about government integrity that affect public confidence."  Notably, in reaching its decision, the court rejected plaintiff's argument that DOJ's interpretation of applicable regulation, 28 C.F.R. §16.5(e)(2), was not entitled to deference.   

Summaries of all opinions issued since April 2015 available here