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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (1966)
1) Link to the Text of the Act
Read the statute (5 U.S.C. § 552)
2) Why It Was Done
FOIA was enacted to guarantee public access to federal agency records, promoting government transparency and accountability.
3) Pre-existing Law or Constitutional Rights
The 1946 Administrative Procedure Act had a limited “public information” requirement but lacked enforceable rights. FOIA gave citizens the ability to compel disclosure through courts.