Citizens Against UFO Secrecy

CAUS, or Citizens Against UFO Secrecy, was a civilian organization founded in 1973 in the United States by Peter Gersten, J. Allen Hynek, and Marjorie E. Fish. It focused on advocating for government disclosure of UFO-related documents and information through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits and public campaigns. Key activities included filing legal actions against agencies like the CIA and Air Force, resulting in the release of thousands of UFO documents. Notable achievements encompass successful litigation that advanced transparency in UFO research and influenced public discourse on government secrecy. CAUS ceased operations in the late 1980s after achieving many objectives, though its legacy persists in ongoing disclosure efforts.