By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The Homeland Security Department violated the Freedom of Information Act by refusing to disclose records about the telephone costs for immigrant detainees, a federal judge has ruled.
U.S. District Chief Judge Marsha Penchman criticized the department for essentially ignoring a request from Prison Legal News, the Associated Press reports.
The judge said the department failed to respond within the required 20 days and even ignored a second request.
Under President Obama, federal agencies have been stubborn and reluctant to disclose records unless they are sued.
