Uncle Sam Unlocks Chilling Civil Rights Cold Cases: 1,300 Pages Revealed!

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 This means the public will get more access to important historical documents soon, following legal rules that require quick announcements.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.

2025-21344 — Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board decided to release 63 full pages and 43 partial pages of records about a civil rights cold case, despite the Department of Justice wanting to delay. This means more information will be available to the public soon, with no extra costs or delays expected. The decision was made official on October 10, 2025, and announced within the required two weeks.

Previous: 2026-03813 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health is holding several closed virtual meetings in March 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding to explore brain disorders, infectious diseases, and pioneering science. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact who gets money to push science forward.

Next: 2026-03815 — Ocean Exploration Advisory Board Public Meeting

The Ocean Exploration Advisory Board is holding an online meeting on March 18-19, 2026, to discuss new ideas and plans for exploring our oceans and Great Lakes. This affects scientists, tech developers, and anyone interested in ocean discovery, with a chance to share public comments on March 18. The Board will help guide NOAA’s future projects and partnerships, shaping how we explore and protect underwater worlds.