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Freedom Of Information Act Instructional Webinar

On December 14, 2020, Stephen M. Kohn lead a Whistleblower Network News webinar demonstrating how to use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)–an essential government resource designed to allow citizens and organizations access to government agency information. Topics include:

How to make and submit a FOIA request
What information is covered under FOIA
How to have the request fee waived and appeal a denial of your request

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Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a)

View on Justice.gov

DOJ: A Citizens Guide to FOIA

View on Congress.gov

Important Links

DOJ Resource Page for FOIA:

DOJ Privacy Act
Department of Justice information on the Privacy Act
1966 Statement from Congressman Moss (principle sponsor of the FOIA)
Historical documents on the original passage of the FOIA
Statement of President Johnson upon signing 1966 FOIA (White House press release)
A Citizen’s Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records

Academic Guides

A Guide to Accessing Public Records for the First Time

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