Cole v. Rochford’s Empirical Analysis
2018
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Applies 5 U.S.C. § 552 (Freedom of Information Act)
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Most-quoted passages
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“[I]n the FOIA context, courts have permitted discovery only in exceptional circumstances where a plaintiff raises a sufficient question as to the agency's good faith in searching for or processing documents.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage“A district court has 'broad discretion' in denying discovery in FOIA cases.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“offered no evidence of bad faith to justify additional discovery”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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