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Open Meetings & Public Records

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• About the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

  "FOIA" gives the public access to certain federal goverment records. At the federal level, the statute that grants the right to review public records is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552. FOIA specifically provides that “any person” can request information from the government without requiring identification of the requestor or explanation of the purpose of the request. The term "records" is defined expansively to include all types of documentary information, such as papers, reports, letters, films, computer tapes, photographs and sound recordings. Content Detail

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  Tulane Environmental Law Clinic

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Contacts at Federal Agencies

  This tells you how to reach the main Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) contact persons in federal departments and agencies. Content Detail

• Make Public Records Request Letter Online / Public Records Letter Generator

  A service that makes letters to request public records from state or local sources. The form letter may not be right for every situation or source. Content Detail

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  Student Press Law Center

• The Louisiana Public Records Act

  Questions and answers about your rights and a plain language guide for How to Make a Public Records Request. Content Detail

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  Tulane Environmental Law Clinic