Push for Declassification and Accelerated Transparency as 9/11 Records Hit 25-Year Threshold

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, bipartisan calls intensify for reforming the U.S. classification and declassification system, which hampers transparency and leaves victims’ families seeking answers. Advocates emphasize the need for expedited access to withheld records, highlighting how prolonged secrecy undermines public trust and accountability in government.