- A group called Citizens Against UFO Secrecy filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency to release documents related to UFOs. - The NSA acknowledged it possessed 135 UFO-related documents but refused to release them, citing national security. - A judge dismissed the case, agreeing the release could jeopardize NSA operations and national security. The group appealed to a higher court.

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