STATE OF GEORGIA et al v. US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:21-cv-03138

Court:

District Of Columbia

Nature of Suit:

Freedom of Information Act

Judge:

Trevor N. McFadden

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