Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
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 exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement.
FOIA Exemptions
Exemptions Congress established nine categories of information that are not required to be relea...
FOIA Exemptions
ExemptionsCongress established nine categories of information that are not required to be release...
Presumption of Openness
What is the Presumption of Openness and Who Issues Guidance to Agencies on the FOIA?The FOIA prov...
FOIA Exclusions
Three Categories of Law Enforcement and National Security RecordsCongress has provided special pr...
5 U.S. Code § 552
5 U.S. Code § 552 - Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedingsF...
Freedom of Information Act Statute
Freedom of Information Act StatuteBelow is the full text of the Freedom of Information Act in a f...