The Justice Department, under interim U.S. attorney Ed Martin, is requesting to unseal F.B.I. surveillance records of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., two years ahead of their scheduled release. This action is met with opposition from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which fears that the details could harm Dr. King's legacy. The request emphasizes a public interest in investigations surrounding Dr. King's assassination. This reversal marks a notable shift from previous practices of withholding such records and is linked to political motivations from the Trump administration.
The Justice Department is pushing to release F.B.I. surveillance records of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., citing strong public interest despite opposition from civil rights leaders.
Ed Martin indicated that the release could clarify public doubts surrounding Dr. King's assassination, though it may also risk tarnishing his legacy.
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