FOIA Requests: An Important Tool for Activists

FOIA Requests: An Important Tool for Activists

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) requires agencies of the U.S. government to disclose documents and information to any person who requests such documents or information. The FOIA.gov website states: “The basic function of the Freedom of...
Earth Day

Earth Day

This Friday, April 22nd, is the 46th year that Earth Day has been celebrated in the U.S. Although Earth Day has its roots in government policy, we should take it as a reminder of the importance of protecting the earth from the actions of the government and...

Death in Custody Reporting Act

By Rebecca K. Smith, CLDC Board Secretary and Cooperating Attorney Last week, two stories of police shootings on opposite sides of the country made the news. The Seattle Times reported the story of a man who was sleeping in bed when two police officers opened his...

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