Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release
Published Date: 2/10/2026
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Summary
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release 1,051 pages of important records about five civil rights cold cases. These records will be made public soon, with no delays or extra costs. This move helps everyone learn more about these historic cases and follows the law that says the Board must share their decisions quickly.
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