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The PACER modernization project was spurred by two serious data breaches.
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Two serious data breaches prompted the PACER system modernization project.
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News Article
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{
    "cause": "two serious data breaches",
    "project": "PACER modernization"
}
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Technology Security Courts
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 3:06 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 3:06 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Federal Courts Are Running a Surplus Charging for Public Records
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https://reason.com/2026/09/28/feds-hike-fees-for-court-records

The federal judiciary has increased fees for its PACER database, despite running a significant surplus for years. This move aims to fund a modernization project, but critics argue it ignores the system's history of overcharging and deterioration.

Public Records PACER Federal Courts Government Transparency Fees E-Government Act Open Courts Act

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