Judicial Record Accessibility

It is crucial for courts to have zero tolerance for judge-specific rules because the rule of law requires that all individuals, including judges, be held accountable for their actions. When judges are allowed to create their own rules, they undermine the fundamental principle that the law should be applied equally to all individuals.

Furthermore, judge-specific rules can create an atmosphere of favoritism and unfairness within the courtroom. If some judges are allowed to bend the rules while others are not, it can lead to a perception that the justice system is not impartial or objective.

Zero tolerance for judge-specific rules also helps to ensure consistency and predictability in the legal system. When everyone knows that the same rules apply to all judges, it becomes easier to understand and navigate the legal process. This can help to increase public confidence in the courts and the justice system as a whole.

Finally, zero tolerance for judge-specific rules is essential to maintain the integrity and credibility of the legal system. If judges are allowed to create their own rules or deviate from established rules without consequences, it can erode public trust in the courts and the legal system. This, in turn, can have serious consequences for the functioning of a democratic society.

United States Freedom of Information Act

5 U.S.C. § 552

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement.

- 89^th United States Congress

We the People

We the People have a Right to Know according to the Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS], past Presidents (of both major political parties), Congress, and the United States Department of Justice. As an expression of that Right to Know, we have coordinated valuable information from a number of resources into a single, public-facing, searchable database.