DOJ Cites ‘Public Confusion’ as Reason to Keep Documents on Biden Order Secret

The Biden administration is claiming “presidential communications privilege” in federal court to prevent release of information about an executive order instructing federal agencies to help register more voters.

In a filing late Thursday, the Justice Department argues that releasing information on President Joe Biden’s order would cause “public confusion.”

The Foundation for Government Accountability, a conservative watchdog group, sued the Justice Department in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida to get information about how the department would implement Executive Order 14019, which Biden signed in March 2021.