- Federal FOIA letter
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press neutral letter (also state)
- State request letter
Student Press Law Center letter generator (more legalistic and threatening)
- Tips for effective letters
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press tips for effective letters
- Federal appeal forms
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press online appeal form for federal FOIA request denials
In 2008 I initiated a FOIA Request from CIA referencing work that I had done with subcontractors in Japan from 1986-1991. The request was denied because I had to provide them with the names of the subcontractors. After researching the eight subcontractors relevant information for two years, I finally sent another request to the Agency on 11/10/2010, including the names of the subcontractors and their addresses. Due to the original request being made in 2008, does the 20 day rule still apply? In addition, is there a statute of limitations for back salary and pension payments from subcontractors working for Federal Agencies that has been addressed by the courts?
When I file a court complaint about a denial of a FOIA Request, what documents are needed and what forms are required to be completed? Is it appropriate to notify a newspaper journalist of the date and time of the filing?
Yeah, it’s a GREAT idea to notify journalists….and copy them!