The Trump administration has released over 240,000 pages of previously classified FBI records related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The files, which had been sealed since 1977, include surveillance records, internal FBI memos, and investigative leads, but early analysis suggests they contain little new information about the case. The release was made despite strong objections from King's family, who expressed concerns about potential misinterpretation and damage to King's legacy. Critics argue the timing of the release is a political distraction from the ongoing controversy over unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files.
The move has sparked debate over government transparency, historical accountability, and the protection of civil rights leaders' reputations.
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