Using FOIA to Shine Light on Federal Agencies in the Trump Era
Advocates for the West • June 20, 2019
Join Advocates for the West as they explore the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), share how this tool has and can be harnessed for land protection and "dig deep" into the nuances of this powerful tool.
Program Objectives:
- FOIA Historical Context
- Overview of how and why to send FOIA requests
- More nuanced issues:
- Seeking expedited review of documents
- Drafting fee waivers and challenging denials
- Reviewing and challenging withholdings under FOIA’s Exemptions
