January 1, 2020🇺🇸Document
Military BaseDeclassification
Appeal filed against Navy FOIA denial
The Black Vault formally appealed the Navy's second denial. The appeal referenced both the 2019 spokesperson statement and Elizondo's testimony as proof of record existence.
Background
During 2020, The Black Vault initiated appeal case NAVY-2020-003752. This legal challenge contested the "no records" determination. The submission highlighted contradictory positions taken by Navy representatives. One official denied any relationship existed, while another publicly confirmed active participation in the classified program.