Court Records Should Be Free
Summary
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is supporting the Open Courts Act of 2026, a bill aimed at modernizing federal court electronic filing systems and eliminating fees for accessing public court records. This legislation seeks to replace the aging PACER and CM/ECF systems with a unified platform that will improve public access, strengthen cybersecurity, and reduce long-term costs.
IFF Assessment
This article discusses proposed legislation that includes strengthening cybersecurity as a benefit, which is good for defenders.
Defender Context
This article highlights the importance of modernizing government IT infrastructure to improve cybersecurity. Defenders should be aware of legislative efforts that aim to enhance the security posture of public systems, as these often involve updates to underlying technologies and security practices.