On June 13, the United States filed a complaint for injunctive relief against the City of Seattle and its public utility, attempting to prevent the release of private information related to Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") surveillance. The city has been subjected to information requests under the Washington State Public Records Act for this information. The government objects to the proposed disclosure under law enforcement privilege.

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