Series: ACLU Handbook | Publication Date: June 1, 1986
This clearly written manual will help you successfully obtain information from the federal government. Four recent federal statutes have made itpossible for Americans to gain access to material that was once seen only by government agencies—even if itrelated to an individual’s own political, business, or private life. Now, by exercising your rights, you can uncover vital information, whether it’s personal or whether it relates to broader issues, such as toxic waste, postal rate hikes, government contracts, or even national defense. Plus, you can attend many government agency and advisory board meetings. This guide tells you how to do it, what to expect, and what legal steps you can take if the government says no.
Your Right to Government Information includes sample request and appeal letters, a comprehensive listing of addresses for requests and appeals, and where to go for legal help.
Christine M. Marwick is former Publications Director for the Center for National Security Studies in Washington, D.C. She is editor of the first six editions, contributing author to subsequent editions of Litigation Under the Federal Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act published by CNSS, and has spoken frequently at conferences and seminars covering FOIA and government information policy. Ms. Marwick is co-author of the book The Lawless State: The Crimes of the U.S. Intelligence Agencies (Penguin) and of numerous articles. She was editor of the monthly First Principles: National Security and Civil Liberties. Previously, she worked for the Selective Service Law Reporter. Ms. Marwick lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and daughter.
Product Details
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press; 1st edition (June 1, 1986)
