On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Wikimedia Foundation received an official request for cooperation from a representative of the United States Department of Justice.
In the request, U.S. authorities expressed concerns that Wikipedia may be misused to publish information that conflicts with national security and the interests of the United States. In this context, the U.S. Attorney General asked the foundation for cooperation and answers to a set of questions regarding the operation of the project.
The legal team and leadership of the Wikimedia Foundation are actively addressing the request and preparing a response.
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