FOIA

What is FOIA?

• -FOIA; The Freedom of Information Act that was passed in the year of 1967
• -Law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government
• -Agencies must disclose any information that is requested unless it is protected from public disclosure
• -Protects important interests such as national security, personal privacy, and law enforcement.
• Helped ensure transparency of the government.
• Allows everyday citizens power to take part in their government.

FOIA Request:

* A letter sent to a government department asking for specific information.

• To file a request, you have to describe the info you want in detail and the format you want it in.
• It has to be a written request that you send to the specific agency that relates to your request.
• The time you get a response is about a month or so, or even longer.

CAIR regarding this issue?

• CAIR has sent a letter to the Department of Justice to regard the FBI trainers. They accused the FBI of hiring anti-Islam professionals to teach the law-enforcement agents about Islam. CAIR is working on requesting information on the FBI's trainers to prevent anti- Muslim teachings. CAIR is concerned about the anti-Muslim in the FBI.