Legal Opinion
D.C. Technical Assistance Organization, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided February 24, 2000No. Civ.A. 98-0280(JR)PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
ROBERTSON, District Judge.
The only issue remaining for decision in this FOIA action is whether the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) properly denied plaintiffs’ petitions for fee waivers. Plaintiffs have failed to demonstrate that release of the documents they seek will contribute to public understanding of the operation of government. Their motion for summary judgment must accordingly be denied. Defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment will be granted.
BACKGROUND
HUD’s Tenant Opportunities Program (TOP) provided funding for projects that would benefit public…
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