The Justice Department today released its first annual report following former Attorney General Eric Holder’s pledge in February 2014 to make public information related to law enforcement requests for information from, or records of, members of the news media.
The report exemplifies the department’s continuing
commitment to increased transparency in its interactions with the media and to
ensure that newsgathering activities by members of the news media are not
unreasonably impaired by law enforcement activities. The report covers authorizations made during
the 2014 calendar year and includes information provided by department
divisions, including the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices.
“Today’s report is an important step in the Justice
Department’s ongoing efforts to promote the freedom of the press, to keep the
American people informed and to improve transparency and accountability
regarding media-related process,” said Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch. “In addition to the statistical data former
Attorney General Holder pledged to disclose, I have asked the department to
provide information about each case or matter listed so that the public can
better understand how the department is striking the proper balance among
several vital interests: protecting national security, ensuring public safety,
promoting effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice and
safeguarding the essential role of the free press in fostering government
accountability and an open society.”
A copy of the report can be found here.
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