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Federal FOIA Lawsuitclosed

MLAA v. U.S. Coast Guard (No. 1)

U.S. Coast Guard

About This Case

MLAA filed a FOIA lawsuit in federal court against the U.S. Coast Guard to compel disclosure of records related to the agency's internal investigation into sexual assault and misconduct. When the Coast Guard failed to produce responsive records, MLAA brought suit under FOIA to force disclosure.