March 16 is Freedom of Information Day. This date was chosen because it was President James Madison’s birthday. He became known as the “Father of the Constitution” for drafting the United ...

Freedom of Information (FOI) Day is an annual event on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison, who is widely regarded as the Father of the Constitution and the foremost advocate for openness ...

Go ahead — ask for the proof. President Ronald Reagan often said, “Trust, but verify.” The federal Freedom of Information Act is a powerful tool for anyone to obtain documents upon request. FOIA ...

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) of 1946 included provisions that required federal agencies to release information to the public regarding agency activities. The structure of the APA, however, ...