FOIA

American  

1. Freedom of Information Act.

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Example Sentences

The law, known as FOIA, gives people the right to obtain copies of federal records.

From New York Times

Amy Phillips, a defense lawyer and police-accountability advocate, said she saw firsthand how the police department abuses its control over FOIA.

From Washington Post

I'll predicate this by saying that when you file a FOIA, one thing they always tell you is that you could violate third-party privacy rights.

From Salon

To issue a penalty right now, a court must find that a public body “willfully and intentionally” failed to comply with FOIA, according to the Better Government Association, a proponent of this legislation.

From Washington Times

“E-mails sent to the Tip Line … are public records under FOIA, are not exempt from disclosure, and should be disclosed,” the lawsuit states.

From Washington Times