The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was passed in 1966, empowering the public to access government records. The purpose is to ensure transparency and accountability within the government. It has become a vital tool for journalists, researchers, activists, and ordinary citizens to scrutinize government actions and hold public officials accountable. This includes citizens utilizing FOIA to redress their own harms caused by the government. Before FOIA, government operations were often done in secrecy. As expected, this led to a lack of public trust and potential misuse of power. By mandating that federal agencies disclose information upon request (with certain exemptions), […]
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