Undoable Knowledge
Cases where a sudden discovery permanently altered the landscape in a way that could not realistically be reversed. We track exactly what new information became available and who possessed it. We then map how that specific knowledge fundamentally shifted the subsequent risks and institutional responsibilities.
The James Bamford FOIA Classification Dispute
The NSA said a Justice Department FOIA release had effectively declassified records. Two years later, the Department demanded that James Bamford return material it treated as classified.