Tell us where to request police disciplinary files
We’re releasing thousands of pages of police misconduct records in New York. Let’s open up more nationwide
Three predictions about AI’s impact on FOIA and how you can help
In almost every FOIA policy discussion these days, the topic of AI comes up. What we are already seeing should be concerning to those who want broad access to the public’s information.
Five requests about the presidential transition that you can file now
There are still plenty of requests you can file before Inauguration Day.
Release Notes: A new DocumentCloud is coming. Try it today!
We’ll be releasing the experience for everyone in mid-November. Keep reading for an in-depth explanation for why we started this project, how we approached it, and how it succeeded.
Can police departments be trusted to release their own misconduct records? Apparently not.
The police chief in Orange County’s Village of Chester claimed his department had no misconduct records. He was hiding an investigation into his own alleged malfeasance.
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FOIA 101: Tips and Tricks to Make You a Transparency Master
★ FeaturedWhether it's your first request or your first request *today,* it never hurts to go over the basics. MuckRock's compiled a lot of FOIA advice over the years, and with this project, it's all in one place. -
Elections 2024
★ FeaturedMuckRock and Sunlight Search, a nonpartisan research organization, are researching political candidates for the 2024 campaign season. -
Join us to talk all things FOIA and public records!
★ FeaturedWe gather once a month to share updates on public records laws and rulings, techniques, tricks and insider tips from fellow requesters.