Someone please explain to me...

Platapus · 04-24-09, 02:24 PM

The ACLU has the right to submit a FOIA, just like any of us.

AVGWarhawk · 04-24-09, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

The ACLU has the right to submit a FOIA, just like any of us.

Does it mean then it will be granted?

Platapus · 04-24-09, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Does it mean then it will be granted?

That is up to the evaluation. There has to be a reason to refuse a FOIA. Just because someone may not like the ACLU is not sufficient reason.

The government takes the FOIA pretty seriously and we should all be thankful they do.

SteamWake · 04-24-09, 02:34 PM

I dont know if FOIA covers classified documents.

Of course the president can un-classify anything he wants.

AVGWarhawk · 04-24-09, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

That is up to the evaluation. There has to be a reason to refuse a FOIA. Just because someone may not like the ACLU is not sufficient reason.

The government takes the FOIA pretty seriously and we should all be thankful they do.

Interesting, first I have heard of this. Thx Platapus!

Platapus · 04-24-09, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Interesting, first I have heard of this. Thx Platapus!

Here to help

http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/foia_update...II_4/page2.htm

Be aware that each federal agency has its own FOIA procedures.

And no FOIA does not pertain to classified information. There is a separate procedure to request the declassification of classified information.

AVGWarhawk · 04-24-09, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Here to help

http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/foia_update...II_4/page2.htm

Be aware that each federal agency has its own FOIA procedures.

And no FOIA does not pertain to classified information. There is a separate procedure to request the declassification of classified information.

Ah, yes, Freedom of Info Act. I do not see the ACLU getting anything under this act.

SteamWake · 04-24-09, 02:48 PM

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Ah, yes, Freedom of Info Act. I do not see the ACLU getting anything under this act.

I do.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The ACLU has the right to submit a FOIA, just like any of us. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I dont know if FOIA covers classified documents. Of course the president can un-classify anything he wants. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648