CREW v. CDC
Overview
Overview
The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethic in Washington sued the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the elimination of the CDC's Freedom of Information Act office.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the CDC violated the Freedom of Information Act by eliminating its dedicated FOIA office.
The Rules
Rule
The FOIA requires federal agencies to maintain systems for processing and responding to public records requests within statutory timeframes, though agencies retain discretion over internal organizational structures.
The Application
Analysis
CREW contends the elimination of CDC's FOIA office impairs the agency's ability to meet statutory obligations, while CDC likely argues FOIA functions can continue through alternative organizational arrangements without violating the statute.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The litigation is pending before Judge Timothy J. Kelly in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, with the court evaluating whether the reorganization maintains adequate FOIA compliance.
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