1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The reported shredding and burning of classified and personnel records at the U.S. Agency for International Development is deeply concerning. These documents may be critical evidence in ongoing litigation regarding the termination of employees and the cessation of grants. Destroying these records appears to violate the Federal Records Act, which requires government agencies to obtain approval from the National Archives before disposing of official documents. This apparent disregard for record preservation obstructs transparency and due process in the courts. I urge a halt to the destruction of any further documents until their legal status and relevance can be properly assessed. Government agencies must uphold their record-keeping duties to maintain accountability and public trust.