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Sen. John Kennedy said in a press release that "Americans should not have to sell plasma or wrestle with clunky government websites just to read public court records."
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Senator John Kennedy stated in a press release that Americans should not need to sell plasma or struggle with government websites to access public court records.
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Claim Maker
Sen. John Kennedy
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "topic": "access to public court records",
    "person": "Sen. John Kennedy",
    "source_type": "press release"
}
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Government Attributed Statement Public Records
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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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