isette Garcia is a D.C.-based attorney who specializes in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal law that allows ordinary people to access government records. On Tuesday, June 2, she will be a witness testifying before the House of Representatives on ways to improve government compliance with FOIA. Readers can view a livestream of […]
Strengthening the Freedom of Information Act is vital – Tallahassee Democrat
President Obama has routinely promised greater transparency within the federal government. Now Congress is making strides towards achieving this critical goal. The House of Representatives and Senate are currently considering nearly identical bills to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides the general public, including journalists, with access to federal government records. This legislation has […]
Editorial: Police body cameras and secrecy don’t mix – Tampa Bay Times
Body cameras for police officers have the potential to increase public trust in law enforcement, reduce the risk that citizens will be victims of excessive force and protect officers from unfounded accusations of abuse. Yet legislation that will be considered by the Florida Senate today would gut those goals and create more suspicion of police […]
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