http://www.foia.gov/faq.html
Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine

http://www.foia.gov/about.html
Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine

https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html
If the information you want is not publicly available, you can submit a FOIA request to the agency's FOIA Office. The request simply must be in writing and reasonably describe the records you seek. Most federal agencies now accept FOIA requests electronically, including by web form, e-mail or fax. See the list of federal agencies for details

https://www.justice.gov/oip/doj-guide-freedom-information-act-0
The United States Department of Justice Guide to the Freedom of Information Act is a comprehensive legal treatise on the FOIA. The Guide includes detailed discussions of the FOIA's procedural requirements, nine exemptions, and litigation considerations. Each section contains a detailed analysis of the key judicial opinions issued on the FOIA. Each chapter of the Guide will be updated by OIP

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_Information_Act_(United_States)
The Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA / ˈfɔɪjə / FOY-yə ), 5 U.S.C. § 552, is the United States federal freedom of information law that requires the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased or uncirculated information and documents controlled by the U.S. government upon request. The act defines agency records subject to

https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Citizens-Guide-on-Using-FOIA.2012.pdf
information that the government chose to make public. Representative John Moss was the first Member of Congress to advocate for a policy that would give the public access to government information. Freedom of information was an important issue for Members of Congress, but it was opposed by the Executive Branch.

https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/freedom-of-information-act
The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966, giving the public the right to access records from any federal agency. FOIA plays an important

https://www.justice.gov/oip/blog/key-foia-resources-2019-department-justice-guide-freedom-information-act
The Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce the completion of the 2019 Department of Justice Guide to the Freedom of Information Act.The Guide serves as a comprehensive legal treatise on the FOIA and contains an analysis of key judicial opinions on the FOIA as well as relevant guidance from OIP. The Guide, OIP's capstone resource, is relied on by both agency personnel and the

https://www.justice.gov/oip/department-justice-freedom-information-act-reference-guide
The Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Reference Guide (Reference Guide) provides guidance for making Freedom of Information Act requests to the Department of Justice. Much of the information provided in the Reference Guide can also be found elsewhere on the Department's website, and is also presented in a question and answer format on the Make a FOIA Request to DOJ page of our site.

https://foia.state.gov/Learn/
Learn About Records and Records Requests. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions, which protect

https://www.archives.gov/foia
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives any person the right to request access to records of the executive branch of the U.S. Government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions. How to Make a FOIA Request Select Record Type: Archival or Operational The National Archives and Records

https://people.howstuffworks.com/freedom-information-act.htm
How the Freedom of Information Act Works. Once enacted by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966, the Freedom of Information Act provided citizens and journalists more access to government documents and material. U.S. Rep. John Moss, was serving California's 3rd Congressional District when he knew something needed to change regarding public access

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/freedom-of-information-act-foia/
The Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), provides a right of access to the public of government records. The Act also allows the government to withhold certain information in responding

https://www.bonalaw.com/insights/legal-resources/how-does-the-freedom-of-information-act-work-and-what-are-its-limitations
Congress passed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in 1966 to provide the executive branch of the federal government with directives for which information should be made directly available to the public, and what should be provided upon request. The law, found at 5 U.S.C. § 552, also identifies information and records that are exempt from

https://www.eeoc.gov/foia/freedom-information-act-reference-guide
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, a disclosure statute, provides that every person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information. Federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), are required to disclose records upon receiving a written request for them, with the

https://foia.state.gov/learn/foia.aspx
The Freedom of Information Act. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions.

https://www.foia.gov/foia-statute.html
Full Text of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law No. 114-185) § 552. Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings. (a) Each agency shall make available to the public information as follows: (1) Each agency shall separately state and currently publish in the Federal Register for the guidance of the

https://www.opm.gov/information-management/freedom-of-information-act/
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5 of the United States Code, section 552, gives you the right to request access to federal agency records or information. All U.S. government agencies are required to disclose agency records to the public unless the records are protected by one or more of the FOIA's nine exemptions or three

https://www.mitre.org/news-insights/impact-story/mitre-tool-simplifies-freedom-information-act-requests
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), passed in 1967, allows the public to request access to records from federal agencies. In fact, it's known as "the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government," according to FOIA.gov. For agencies charged with compiling and producing this information, however, the requests can trigger a drawn-out process—sometimes requiring weeks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHT7zQ2gThg
How does FOIA work? John Iadarola interviews Michael Morisy about the importance of FOIA on The Damage Report. Watch The Damage Report on YouTubeTV NOW: http

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1/part-24/subpart-24.2
The Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended) provides that information is to be made available to the public either by (a) publication in the Federal Register; (b) providing an opportunity to read and copy records at convenient locations; or (c) upon request, providing a copy of a reasonably described record.

https://www.peacecorps.gov/about-the-agency/foia/
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552, allows the public right to request records from a federal agency. Federal agencies are then required to disclose the requested information under the FOIA unless it is protected from release by one of nine exemptions under the law, such as personal privacy, trade secrets and certain financial information, or civil discovery privileges, for example.

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/
This collection marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard M. Nixon's February 1972 trip to the People's Republic of China (PRC) - a landmark event that preceded the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This small collection, consisting of three city guides, an atlas, and four leadership profiles, i s a subset of the materials CIA produced for President

https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/new-rule-provides-federal-firearms-licensees-access-to-fbi-records-of-stolen-firearms
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS . A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website.Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

https://blockworks.co/news/coinbase-lawsuit-sec-fdic-foia-dispute
Coinbase requested information from both the SEC and FDIC in 2023, but was denied, sparking fresh legal action. ... After failing to have Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests granted, Coinbase is initiating legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/28/2024-14282/agency-information-collection-activities-extension-without-change-of-a-currently-approved-collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden ( i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated

https://www.foia.gov/
FOIA.gov - Freedom of Information Act. The basic function of the Freedom of Information Act is to ensure informed citizens, vital to the functioning of a democratic society. This site can help you determine if filing a FOIA request is the best option for you and help you create your request when you're ready.

https://cis.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/CIS%230144-USMC-All-records-reflecting-trespassing-incident-reports-at-Qauntico.pdf
Dear Freedom of Information Officer: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 U.S.C. § 552, the Center for Immigration Studies ("the Center"), hereby requests the following records to be provided in searchable electronic form to foia@cis.org: All records reflecting trespassing incident reports at Marine Corps Base

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0627/1456904-information-commission-report/
The Information Commissioner has criticised an over reliance on external legal advisors by a small number of public bodies when responding to requests for access to records under the Freedom of

https://www.axios.com/2024/06/24/chat-gpt-generative-ai-perplexity-hallucinations
Between the lines: GenAI's "hallucinations," "confabulations" and errors aren't random bugs — they're a fundamental part of how this technology works. Every time they open their hypothetical mouths, large language models like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT are literally guessing the next word.