Whether, contrary to the US Supreme Court's clear affirmation of the 'strict plausibility' pleading standard, the US Federal Courts nevertheless retain a general discretion in refusing to consider, discuss or acknowledge, without an opinion, rationale or dicta, all the relevant facts, supporting evidence, statutes, US Treasury regulations having the force of law and salient Constitutional issues; when denying the continuing anonymity and confidentiality of overseas US Government (1) "whistleblowers" (2) "confidential sources" and (3) "informants", during judicial review in the US Federal Courts, pursuant to the 'open courts doctrine'.

Whether the federal courts retain discretion to deny consideration of relevant facts, evidence, and legal issues when reviewing the anonymity and confidentiality of government whistleblowers, confidential sources, and informants