Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA)

The Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) is a U.S. law that helps protect national security during criminal cases involving sensitive government information. It establishes procedures for handling classified documents so that they can be used as evidence in court without revealing secrets to the public or the defendant. CIPA allows for special hearings and uses of summaries or redacted versions of documents to balance transparency with security concerns. Overall, it ensures justice while safeguarding classified information critical to national security.