US sues Maine for confirming public announcement

I'm not sure why they did it (as other things I don't understand), but it looks absolutely bizarre

On Aug. 9, the PUC issued a written order requiring Verizon to affirm the truth of seven statements the company issued in two press releases in May. The press releases were included in the company's response to the PUC.

In the unsigned statements, Verizon asserted in broad language that it had not broken any state or federal laws involving the privacy of telephone customers.

In its order, the PUC asked that a responsible company official issue a sworn statement affirming the truth of the statements.

In its lawsuit, the U.S. government said the company could not comply with the order without endangering national security."The United States will be irreparably harmed if Verizon is permitted or is required to disclose sensitive and classified information to the (PUC)."

And it's proud to know my state is also being sued.

On June 14, the federal government sued New Jersey Attorney General Zulima Farber, who sent subpoenas to five telecommunications carriers demanding documents revealing whether they had turned over records without warrants.

On July 24, the federal government sued members of the Missouri Public Service Commission after they had issued subpoenas to AT&T Inc. over alleged violations of state privacy laws.

BTW Attorney General Farber is leaving the post.