The
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The U.S.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law ensuring public access to
U.S. government records. FOIA carries a presumption of disclosure; the
burden is on the government - not the public - to substantiate why information
may not be released. Upon written request, agencies of the United States
government are required to disclose those records, unless they can be
lawfully withheld from disclosure under one of nine specific exemptions
in the FOIA. This right of access is ultimately enforceable in federal
court.
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What's
New
2004/07/04
The Freedom of Information Act
on its 38th Anniversary
