Civil Rights Cold Files Released Over Justice Department Objections

2026-03814 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release 1,300 pages of important records about four civil rights cold cases. This means the public can now access these documents, with no delays or extra costs. The decision was made on February 20, 2026, and announced quickly to keep things transparent and timely.

2026-05222 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release most pages from two important civil rights cold case files, making 1,623 pages available to the public. Some sensitive information will stay sealed for now, but the Board might revisit that later. These decisions follow a law that requires quick public updates and don’t involve any new costs or deadlines for the public.

2026-03210 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release almost all of the 822 pages of records about two important civil rights cases, with just a tiny bit postponed. This means the public will soon get access to these historic documents, following the law’s rules to share info quickly. No extra costs or delays are expected, and the decision was made official in February 2026.

2026-02624 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

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.

2025-22159 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release 22 pages of important records about a civil rights cold case. These records will now be public, following a law that makes sure such decisions are shared quickly. This update affects anyone interested in civil rights history and transparency, with no costs or delays involved.

2025-21342 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release most of the records from a 2024 civil rights cold case, sharing 408 full pages and parts of 10 more. This means the public will get more access to important historical documents soon, following legal rules that require quick announcements. No extra costs or delays were reported, so the records will be available without hold-ups.

Previous: 2025-21343 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release most of the 2,883 pages of records about three important civil rights cases, with only a few parts postponed for more review. This means the public will soon get access to nearly all these historic documents, while some sensitive info is still being carefully checked. The Board’s decision follows a law that requires them to share their choices quickly, keeping transparency on track.

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The EPA just updated its list of federal sites that handle or have released hazardous waste. This update adds two new facilities but doesn’t remove or change any others. Federal agencies managing these sites should note the update as it helps keep track of cleanup efforts and ensures safety, with the list current as of October 3, 2025.