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Civil Rights Cold Case

An unsolved crime or act of violence related to the Civil Rights Movement, often from decades ago, where federal, state, or local records might exist but have not been fully disclosed.

Review Board

Refers to the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, a group established to identify, collect, and release government records related to these cold cases.

Presumption of Disclosure

The principle that, by default, government records should be made public unless there's a strong, specific legal reason to keep them private.

Archivist

The Archivist of the United States, who is in charge of the National Archives and Records Administration, responsible for preserving and making accessible government records.

Section 552(b)(6) (FOIA exemption)

A specific exemption under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that allows government agencies to withhold information from the public if its disclosure would clearly invade someone's personal privacy.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement by one or both houses of Congress expressing their opinion or position on an issue, but without the force of law.