FOIA Crash Course with Attorney Steve® with YouTube Creator Tips!

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What is FOIA?
In a democratic society, transparency and accountability are cornerstones that uphold the very tenets of freedom. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, provides any person the statutory right to request access to records from any federal executive agency. Over the decades, FOIA has become a powerful tool for journalists, researchers, activists, and ordinary citizens seeking to understand the workings of their government.
#Empowering Democracy Through Transparency
The importance of FOIA requests in ensuring a transparent government cannot be overstated. Transparency contributes to informed citizenry, which is essential for meaningful participation in democratic processes. When citizens have access to government records, they are better equipped to hold public officials accountable for their actions.
For instance, investigative journalism critically depends on FOIA requests. Many significant scandals and inefficiencies within government agencies have come to light due to the information obtained through FOIA. From exposing wasteful expenditures to uncovering dubious policy decisions, FOIA empowers the press to keep the government in check.
#Enhancing Government Accountability
FOIA fosters institutional accountability by making government actions visible to public scrutiny. It helps prevent abuses of power by ensuring that activities carried out by federal agencies are subject to examination.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
1. FOIA.gov (make a request to the executive department or agency of your choice): www.foia.gov/agency-search.html
2. Executive agencies subject to FOIA: foia.wiki/wiki/Entities_Subje...
3. The 9 FOIA exemptions: www.justice.gov/d9/what_are_t...

[@luissxmas]

I love doing those in the Province of Quebec, Canada.
How funny how government agencies apply the law (local one) differently…. So Annoying!

[@De-Boo-Tiny]

Thank you so much for this video! Awesome! 👍🏿

[@attorneysteve]

You are welcome! Steve

[@cccEngineer]

Are you Long Island Audit's lawyer? HMMM

[@attorneysteve]

Long Island?