Everything you need to know about FOIA | How to be a journalist

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  • Опубліковано 7 січ 2025

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  • @john4321
    @john4321 8 місяців тому +5

    I did file one and they are ignoring it your video didn't mention anything about what to do when they ignore you

  • @protectbodythetans
    @protectbodythetans 6 років тому +15

    This was great, props to you guys.

  • @chall242
    @chall242 Рік тому +5

    The music you have playing in the background totally over powers your voice. It makes it hard to concentrate on or even hear what you are saying. I appreciate you taking the time to inform people about this subject.

  • @juderobert1062
    @juderobert1062 Місяць тому +1

    Anything that is available via a FOIA request should be available already on the web.

  • @NoYoureBeautiful
    @NoYoureBeautiful 3 роки тому +5

    How come every time I file a foia request, my local courthouse gets tested for covid? I didn't even get confirmation this last time

  • @sol8055
    @sol8055 5 років тому +5

    KUDOS TO YOU FOR REPORTING..........W P...........great learning tool STAY SMART AND SAFE............. shout out from Santa Paula CA

  • @richardnogginiv
    @richardnogginiv 2 роки тому +4

    In Alabama, anything having to do with a crime (reports, body cams, disciplinary records,etc) is not public record... It's BS.

    • @jchr4381
      @jchr4381 Рік тому +1

      Any one comment on this?

  • @rachelrodgers8673
    @rachelrodgers8673 5 років тому +28

    this needs a link to a FREE official FOIA request email template that we can copy and paste! the language is too formal to write from your head. journalism students like me are way too busy to copy down this screenshot word by word. Thank you!

    • @VegasD702
      @VegasD702 2 роки тому +3

      She just said there is no template. You write a letter specifying your request. No special language just ask!

    • @Varonno
      @Varonno Місяць тому +1

      @@VegasD702It’s all digitally done in 2025

    • @VegasD702
      @VegasD702 Місяць тому

      @Varonno interesting. Thank you. 💯

  • @laurettapaul7040
    @laurettapaul7040 2 роки тому +4

    I asked the local police department for a list of employees, oath of office, certified copy of insurance, and bond.
    The department called refusing the request.
    Are these documents that they are required to have readily available?

    • @katieakin9397
      @katieakin9397 Рік тому +3

      I would Google, “___your state___ FOIA laws” and see if what your requesting is required to be released in your state

    • @laurettapaul7040
      @laurettapaul7040 Рік тому +1

      @@katieakin9397
      Im in Canada.
      And i going to look into foia
      Thanks!

  • @th4.Dr34m.t1m3-nb
    @th4.Dr34m.t1m3-nb 3 місяці тому

    How does a mental health patient access their medical records and treatment plan when the hospital refuses to disclose it and blocks your medical insurance from accessing it?

  • @christopherpaul4876
    @christopherpaul4876 5 років тому +7

    Judicial Watch Has to file lawsuits to get the information. There are so many exemptions that the government can Hide behind that the law essentially has no teeth.

  • @24-Card
    @24-Card Рік тому

    I have my own FOIA person, ask about three, when two fail to receive, they will give you a case worker… just remind them that they have to take it over the phone and ask them their name and position.

  • @mhrichak
    @mhrichak 6 років тому +7

    Awesome news, thank you!

  • @jesusgavemeaids
    @jesusgavemeaids 3 роки тому +3

    If anyone sees this & knows the answer please let me know.... I just had a FOIA request denied because it's still an "ongoing investigation." It was for a traffic stop & a citation for disorderly conduct. The only reason I can think of as to why it would still be an ongoing investigation is because the case hasn't been to court yet. & after it's been through the court & the charges are dropped or he's somehow found guilty, the investigation is closed & I can then get the stuff I'm requesting.
    Is that correct???????

    • @Dan-ei2be
      @Dan-ei2be 2 роки тому +4

      Rules of discovery should allow you to get the case before it goes to court to properly defend yourself. The ongoing investigation part might be an excuse but at the same time can’t send an incomplete file. Get a consultation with a criminal defense attorney and ask him those questions.

    • @APRILBURNIT
      @APRILBURNIT Рік тому

      Sue them they can't refuse u public records request

    • @APRILBURNIT
      @APRILBURNIT Рік тому +1

      Don't let them lie to you and keep public information from you

  • @KerryLampkinOfficial
    @KerryLampkinOfficial 3 місяці тому

    Wow! This was very informative

  • @HeyGunPeople
    @HeyGunPeople 5 років тому +3

    It would be nice to show the language in the letter so this video would help

    • @ionhunter
      @ionhunter 3 роки тому

      Exactly what a pesky citizen would say.......hmmm

  • @protectbodythetans
    @protectbodythetans 6 років тому +4

    Samantha bee also taught the public how to foia, i looooooove this.

  • @ssmorales
    @ssmorales 3 роки тому +5

    Why not the president or Congress they are public servants?

  • @almay9962
    @almay9962 5 років тому +2

    on myself? which agency should I request for myself?

    • @sasuke5088
      @sasuke5088 5 років тому

      guess: separate requests to each agency you can think of.

  • @pepeepupoo
    @pepeepupoo 9 місяців тому +1

    I bet they wished they buried this video around 2021

  • @wonder7798
    @wonder7798 Рік тому

    How do you protect yourself beforehand, because we all are aware of the retailation, or harassment from others that believe they are above the law. How long do they have to present the information to you after requesting?

  • @bepopibitidopop
    @bepopibitidopop 6 років тому +2

    Step 1: Three steps!

  • @milwaukeemotor5995
    @milwaukeemotor5995 3 роки тому +1

    do they redact foia requests

  • @nasussusantawfeek9371
    @nasussusantawfeek9371 Рік тому

    I'm always surprised when I see how much they charge after I give all my info to sign in.

  • @Mago84013
    @Mago84013 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @anthonyrios4003
    @anthonyrios4003 2 роки тому

    I really need help with a FOIA doing one. I am so frustrated.

  • @dennymcevoy
    @dennymcevoy Рік тому

    Does anyone know how to do this in Canada?

  • @ekstrandbg
    @ekstrandbg 2 роки тому

    Well done!!!

  • @antiquarian1773
    @antiquarian1773 3 роки тому +1

    Is it accurate? Can any of the information presented be phony?

  • @daniterry4922
    @daniterry4922 5 років тому +1

    You are not supposed to be charged

    • @nyropist
      @nyropist 5 років тому

      can you explain ?

    • @cjpips
      @cjpips Рік тому

      They are here 😡

  • @emmilynschmitt3501
    @emmilynschmitt3501 Рік тому

    This isn’t fully true, OSI and all it’s been over a year from my FOIA request and still waiting for it

  • @stephenfox6090
    @stephenfox6090 Рік тому

    Who would I ask for surety bond informations of florida city officials

  • @a.b.d.3974
    @a.b.d.3974 4 роки тому +2

    Can I request security video.

  • @katrivers1489
    @katrivers1489 6 років тому +1

    This is COOL!

  • @gishgishgish
    @gishgishgish 10 місяців тому

    Post office? Do they fall under this Act?

  • @chrismclain4543
    @chrismclain4543 2 роки тому

    Yeah just ask nicely for information that will expose their corruption. That makes sense.

  • @BushyHairedStranger
    @BushyHairedStranger 3 роки тому +1

    Do FOIA request apply to DEA? CIA?

  • @DarelGabriel
    @DarelGabriel 3 роки тому

    Can I do a FOIA request to my local electrical power company and/or Telecom? (cell phone tower owner)

    • @ProjectInsight44
      @ProjectInsight44 6 місяців тому

      Private companies don’t have to adhere to FOIA

  • @cabanissmedia2751
    @cabanissmedia2751 2 роки тому

    Can we foia our local dss ?? And if so , what exactly??

  • @gorule1948
    @gorule1948 11 місяців тому

    Can I get my FBI file?

  • @HugeAndHugeCoinChannal
    @HugeAndHugeCoinChannal Рік тому

    I want to see about my social security

  • @GsssssssSus
    @GsssssssSus 2 місяці тому

    .........Investigative REPORT

  • @wingedbull1257
    @wingedbull1257 3 роки тому

    Can you FOIA ZOOM conference meeting???

  • @DoyleRex
    @DoyleRex 3 місяці тому

    5104 Assunta Forges

  • @joshuajones634
    @joshuajones634 4 місяці тому

    Oh mine are valid if you read and obey the law mine ate plenty valid, read laws cited in fee waiver

  • @THEAAPO
    @THEAAPO 3 роки тому

    Turn thi horrible music off for such an important topic.

  • @Kinqsly
    @Kinqsly Рік тому

    👨🏽‍💻 0:05

  • @jorgeb878
    @jorgeb878 4 роки тому +1

    Can I request a foia from someone else

    • @SAVAGEMODE333
      @SAVAGEMODE333 4 роки тому +1

      No, you have to be very specific and ask them for information pertaining to something you need to know about that is already public knowledge, or hidden so to speak. There has been instances where something that was asked for was classified but they allowed for it to be declassified, however, don't ask them for classified information as you'll be quickly denied.

  • @ssmorales
    @ssmorales 3 роки тому

    Why not on the president

  • @larrywilliams8386
    @larrywilliams8386 3 роки тому

    Hi do you guys have office in Miami Florida

  • @UrbaNSpiel
    @UrbaNSpiel Рік тому

    Cool

  • @markvietti
    @markvietti 2 роки тому +2

    washing tom post requests information so they can turn it into propaganda.

  • @franknash7878
    @franknash7878 2 роки тому +1

    Lol, like the Washington post has journalists.

  • @osoalvarez7649
    @osoalvarez7649 Рік тому

    What if they tell me they don’t have hard copies? Are they supposed to have them?

  • @Caintuckee64
    @Caintuckee64 6 років тому +5

    *WOW why wasn't this knowledge used to investigate Hillary's criminal behaviors?*

    • @foipa13
      @foipa13 6 років тому +2

      Judicial watch is in court about those emails right now! Tom Fitton is the man at The forefront of this effort and has a utube video every week reporting on it

    • @whistlingdixie502
      @whistlingdixie502 5 років тому +1

      Tim Fittin is my hero

    • @brendaperez3980
      @brendaperez3980 2 роки тому

      Thank you didn't know about his channel, now subscribing!

  • @vengeance2825
    @vengeance2825 4 роки тому +1

    I'm not public I am private.

  • @og-greenmachine8623
    @og-greenmachine8623 Рік тому

    Totally useless information,
    but that would be
    what you would expect
    from the Washington Post

  • @topher6_9
    @topher6_9 3 роки тому

    Libby is so hot.

  • @loghmon
    @loghmon 2 роки тому

    foia ontario canada?

  • @SAVAGEMODE333
    @SAVAGEMODE333 4 роки тому +1

    Her voice is so.....ugh

  • @LatriciaWorrick-to7bw
    @LatriciaWorrick-to7bw 2 місяці тому

    Trump back in office I'm going to try turning myself in again

  • @hiphopvideomodels944
    @hiphopvideomodels944 Рік тому

    If someone built a skill with thus could they get a job somewhere

  • @s_u_n_j_a_y
    @s_u_n_j_a_y 2 роки тому

    🤣

  • @AaronLandry-c7z
    @AaronLandry-c7z 4 місяці тому

    88440 Bashirian Harbor

  • @duaneeightch5642
    @duaneeightch5642 3 роки тому

    You Go Ladies and Gentlemen on and behind the scenes of this great production. Best regards and continued success in all-things that make All the People at the Washington Post great.
    [©1979.:DUANE.;HILL™®]MGR.

  • @user-sp8eb6iz7f
    @user-sp8eb6iz7f 5 місяців тому

    Women get his bank balance and pay rate FOIA.