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Coalition for Freedom of Information

research_organizationEst. 2002-01-01
Type
research_organization
Founded
2002-01-01

Background

CFI is an independent alliance and advocacy group cofounded by journalist Leslie Kean in 2002.

  • Mission: achieve scientific, congressional, and media credibility for the UFO subject
  • Supported by John Podesta (Clinton chief of staff)

Key Contributions

CFI has achieved significant milestones in promoting transparency on the UFO topic.

  • Won FOIA lawsuit against NASA requiring release of hundreds of previously withheld documents
  • Organized the 2007 International Declaration signed by 22 officials from 11 countries

Connections

References

🔗PDF: Prelimary Assessment UAP 20210625🔗CIA Reading Room: CIA-RDP81R00560R000100010001-0.pdf🔗NASA Releases UFO Study, Appoints Director of UAP Research🔗CIA's Role in the Study of UFOs, 1947-90