I want to download and read the full unsealed indictment written about
here. The PACER website gives me a headache and I'm not clear if I'm allowed to use it. What's my best course of action?
posted by Bookhouse
on Nov 14, 2012 -
9 answers
I (mostly) won my FOIA case, pro se. They're going to appeal the decision. Ruh-roh....
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posted by cgs06
on Jun 19, 2012 -
9 answers
Are there any websites that list a directory of FOIA-attainable information, including the agency/department it would come from and procedures to follow in submitting a FOIA request?
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posted by benbenson
on Apr 13, 2012 -
17 answers
How do I obtain newer Foreign Service Institute language learning coursework and education materials?
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posted by andendau
on Mar 31, 2012 -
3 answers
On September 4, 1974 the bodies of 6 Soviet sailors were recovered by the US Navy while
clandestinely surveying the wreckage of submarine
K-129. In 1992 CIA director Robert Gates
"...as a gesture of intent, a symbol of a new era... carried with [him, on a state visit with Boris Yeltsin] the Soviet naval flag that had shrouded the coffins... [and] a videotape of their burial at sea, complete with prayers for the dead and the Soviet national anthem—-a dignified and respectful service even at the height of the Cold War."[1] Where/how can I watch this videotape?
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Apr 8, 2010 -
5 answers
I want to write my U.S. Congressman on at least one delicate topic. But, I'm kind of paranoid that my letter will become public record that is subject to a FOIA request. I have a very distinctive name that when Googled, I pop up immediately in the form of my professional profile. I don't want what I write to my Congressman to be available to anyone to read and who then pops my name into a search engine and they find me on the internet.
Am I disenfranchised from making my opinion known or can I write without fear?
FYI - there is nothing I can do about my name or my profile being on the internet.
posted by Leezie
on Jun 22, 2009 -
12 answers
A (US) government agency wants to create a database of data that is voluntarily submitted by members of the public.
The database has fields of data that get populated, some with personal data.
The data records are made freely available to the public either through a regular periodic data dump, or through FOI requests, although personal data is blanked out (some fields in their entirety, some fields partially)
To what extent can said agency decide it also wants "non-FOI fields" added to the database. What is allowed to be exempted from FOI requests other than personal data?
posted by blue_wardrobe
on Jul 15, 2008 -
8 answers
What kinds of high-technology
things exist now but will only come to light 50 or 100 years from now? Speculative, but asking for concrete answers.
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posted by exlotuseater
on Nov 30, 2007 -
41 answers
Today was supposed to be the day the ACLU got the redacted torture Photos mentioned
here
I wonder if anyone knows if the Gov made good on the order? I just assumed we would never see them, so I am quite curious how things played out.
posted by Jezztek
on Jun 30, 2005 -
1 answer
FOIAFilter! Have you ever submitted a FOIA request? [for more, please submit your request to inside]
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posted by librarina
on Feb 3, 2005 -
16 answers
I've wanted a copy of my personal FBI file under the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) for a while now, but never requested it. I have reason to believe that it may be slightly more extensive than the average dossier. My question is this, then:
Given the current "tone" in the US right now, is it unwise or imprudent to make the request now? Is it going to flag me for more intense scrutiny? (which is fine, I suppose, as I'm a law-abiding citizen) Has anyone had any experience with this? (I know
how to apply, I'm asking whether I
should.)
posted by anonymous
on Jan 28, 2005 -
10 answers
