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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Coverage of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 28 · 13:47 UTCMost recent: Aug 15 · 00:59 UTC
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Associated Pressorganization2American Civil Liberties Unionorganization2North Carolinaplace2National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)organization2Flock camerastopic1HaveIBeenFlockedtechnology1Garrett Langleyperson1Flock camerasorganization1HaveIBeenFlockedtopic1Flock CEO Garrett Langleyperson1Richmondplace1Richmond's new FOIA platformorganization1COVID-19 Pandemictopic1Federal Records Concealmenttopic1David M. Morensperson1Dr. Anthony Fauciperson1U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)organization1Wuhan Institute of Virologyorganization1National Institutes of Health (NIH)organization1conspiracy to conceal federal recordstopic1
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  • SECURITYAug 15 · 00:59 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    Has your vehicle been searched by Flock cameras? Here’s how to check

    The website HaveIBeenFlocked allows users to check if agencies using Flock surveillance cameras have performed searches of a specific license plate number, utilizing publicly available Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) data. The article notes controversy surrounding the technology, including concerns about immigration enforcement access and reports of law enforcement misusing the system for personal tracking. In response, Flock CEO Garrett Langley announced changes, including a tool to flag abnormal search behavior.

  • SECURITYAug 15 · 00:59 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Has your vehicle been searched by Flock cameras? Here’s how to check

    A website called HaveIBeenFlocked allows drivers to check if law enforcement agencies using Flock cameras have searched for their vehicle's license plate, based on publicly available FOIA data. The platform also tracks common search reasons, such as those related to drugs or motor vehicle theft. Concerns persist regarding the potential misuse of these surveillance cameras by law enforcement and immigration enforcement.

  • POLITICSJun 25 · 21:20 UTCWRIC ABC8 RICHMOND
    Richmond's new FOIA platform fully launched, but some records won't be ready for months

    Richmond's new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) platform is fully launched and available for public use, but some records will remain inaccessible until September.

  • SECURITYApr 28 · 15:30 UTCFBI NATIONAL PRESS
    Former Senior NIAID Official Indicted for Concealing Federal Records During COVID-19 Pandemic

    A former senior official at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has been indicted for concealing federal records and attempting to evade Freedom of Information Act requests during the COVID-19 pandemic. The indictment highlights allegations of a scheme to obstruct transparency and withhold public records.

  • HEALTHApr 28 · 13:47 UTCFOX NEWS
    Ex-Fauci top advisor indicted over alleged COVID cover-up, hidden emails

    David M. Morens, a former top advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, was indicted by the Justice Department for allegedly using private emails to conceal communications about the origins of the COVID-19 virus, evading federal transparency laws and FOIA requests. Prosecutors claim he conspired to hide discussions related to a controversial research grant involving the Wuhan Institute of Virology and justified receiving gifts by promoting a natural origin theory for the virus.