D.C. Circuit· 8/7/2020
In re: Sealed Case
Citations
- 971 F.3d 324
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- noting that “[a]s many courts have recognized, there is a heighted public interest when an individual . . . files a suit against the government”
- supporting pseudonymity where either plaintiff or “innocent non-parties” would face “risk of retaliatory physical or mental harm”
- observing that the public interest is “intensified” in such circumstances
- listing as examples “sexual activities,” “medical concerns,” or “identity of abused minors”
- noting courts “generally require parties to a lawsuit to openly identify themselves to protect the public’s legitimate interest in knowing all of the facts involved, including the identities of the parties.” (internal quotation marks and alterations omitted
- “Plaintiff anticipates that a public second lawsuit will undoubtedly harm future employment opportunities both within and outside the Department”
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