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Government Legal Opinions Transparency: Increased Public Access

This act aims to increase government transparency by requiring the publication of legal opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice. This will give citizens easier access to information on how the government interprets the law, potentially affecting their rights and obligations. The act also provides for the right to sue in court if access to these opinions is unlawfully denied.
Key points
All legal opinions from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel will be publicly available online, free of charge.
Classified information will be redacted before publication, but full versions will be accessible to Congress.
Citizens gain the right to sue the government if legal opinions are not made available as required.
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Print number: 117_S_3858
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2022-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DOJ OLC Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3858.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All legal opinions from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel will be publicly available online, free of charge.
  • Classified information will be redacted before publication, but full versions will be accessible to Congress.
  • Citizens gain the right to sue the government if legal opinions are not made available as required.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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