Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against the Federal Housing Financial Authority (FHFA) to force the agency's compliance with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which Judicial Watch submitted on May 29, 2009, requesting documents regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac political campaign contributions and policies related to such contributions.

Litigation Documents

• Plaintiff's Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief - August 18, 2009
• Defendant's Memorandum for Summary Judgment - January 29, 2010
• Plaintiff's Opposition to Summary Judgment and Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment - March 5, 2010

Press Releases

• JW Files Landmark Lawsuit to Obtain Documents Regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Political Contributions - August 19, 2009
• Obama Administration Tells Court Government-Run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Not Subject to Open Records FOIA Law - March 9, 2010