Archive Sues CIA for Speedy Review of Key Iraq Document

The National Security Archive today filed suit against the Central Intelligence Agency (“CIA”) seeking the expedited processing and release under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) of the 2004 Iraq National Intelligence Estimate (“NIE). As the New York Times reported on September 16, 2004, the NIE spells out a dark assessment of prospects for Iraq. The estimate outlines three possibilities for Iraq through the end of 2005, with the worst case being developments that could lead to civil war.

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