Access to Information: Greater Use of Privilege Spurs Concern

The U.S. government has been increasing its use of the state secrets privilege to avoid disclosure of classified information in civil lawsuits, prompting legislation in the Senate that would provide more congressional oversight of the practice.

Chart: Classified Information

Published cases of government use of the state secrets privilege have grown over the past 35 years.

Source: The Washington Post

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