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Freedom of Information Act – Make the Most of Your Right to the Government's Records
1-hour programUp to 1 credit
Overview
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a vital way to get information from U.S. government agencies. Although it was designed as a powerful tool to ensure government transparency, navigating FOIA is often messy and confusing. But it does not have to be. Join the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) for an overview on how to make FOIA work for you - from crafting your initial FOIA request, to getting meaningful agency responses, to having an impact with the information you learn.
This session will discuss:
- What FOIA does and doesn't do (10 minutes)
- Crafting a targeted and effective FOIA request (10 minutes)
- Exemptions to disclosure (10 minutes)
- FOIA appeals and litigation (20 minutes)
- How to make the most of your FOIA productions (10 minutes)
Who Should Attend: All attorneys who use, or are interested in using, FOIA in their practices.
Program Level: Update
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Faculty:
Stephen Poellot
International Refugee Assistance Project
Alexandra Zaretsky
International Refugee Assistance Project
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