The Freedom of Information Act: Improving Access to Government Records for Refugees and Asylees
History of the FOIA
Making Requests Under FOIA
FOIA's Scope
FOIA in Immigration Proceedings
Grounds for Denial of Aliens' FOIA Requests
Internal Personnel and Practices Exemption: 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(2)
Intra-Agency Memorandum Exemption: 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(5)
Unwarranted Invasion of Personal Privacy: 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(7)(c)
Disclosure Techniques and Procedures Exemption: 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(7)(e)
Intersection of FOIA and Refugee Law
FOIA in Refugee and Asylum Applications
Examples of FOIA in Refugee Cases
Examples of FOIA in Asylum Cases
Recommendations
To Practitioners
To Advocacy Groups
To Congress
To DHS/USCIS