The issue focused on four federal laws and regulations that restrict public access to government files, including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The court held that each law was constitutional as it applies to political speech.

Holly Hays, legal director for the ACLU of Colorado, said in a statement: "This is an important victory for government transparency. We look forward to working with our federal courts partners to ensure that government records are available to the public."

But Justice Department lawyer Richard Wilking wrote