FEC FOIA Obstruction of Request for List of Data Sharing Agreements Between FEC and Other Organizations (US)

July 24, 2023 FOIA request for “copies of all Data Sharing Agreements between the Federal Elections Commission and other organizations” was denied on the basis of confidentiality. The statute cited did not apply. Multiple appeals yielded no resolution to request leading to conclusion that the release of the information would expose actors behind suspect financial management practices such as ActBlue. Individuals and organizations with limited financial resources are unable to pursue legal action necessary to security rights.