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Carl Malamud, a prominent public domain advocate, told C.J. Ciaramella in 2019 that "Distribution of documents on the internet at costs that resemble 1970s copyshop fees is ridiculous in today's day and age."
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In 2019, public domain advocate Carl Malamud stated that distributing documents on the internet at costs similar to 1970s copyshop fees is ridiculous today.
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Carl Malamud
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{
    "date": "2019",
    "topic": "internet document costs",
    "person": "Carl Malamud"
}
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Technology Attributed Statement Public Domain
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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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