FOIA Litigation News
Open government lawsuit forces revote by county supervisors
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has done an about face on a controversial land development vote, after a Californians Aware lawsuit claimed the Board violated California's open meeting law. More > >
Judge orders Kentucky state agency to pay legal fees for illegally withholding public records
In a sharply critical decision, a judge has ordered a state agency to pay $16,550 in fines and $56,663 in legal costs to three newspapers for illegally withholding public records involving child-abuse deaths and serious injuries. More > >
Appeals court hears newspaper's mug shot FOIA lawsuit
Judges of an appeals court said Wednesday they have to balance privacy rights against the public's right to know in deciding whether the U.S. Marshals Service will have to release federal mug shots. More > >
Knight FOI Fund
About the Knight FOI Fund
The Knight FOI Fund exists to offer financial support in open government lawsuits. It was established to fuel and assist the pursuit of important FOI cases. The need arose from the realization that the economic crisis and the evolution of the news media has resulted in declining levels of FOI advocacy.
Open Government News and Blog
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government names new executive director
The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government has announced the appointment of its next Executive Director, Gwyneth Doland. Doland, a journalist and longtime Albuquerque resident, will take the helm of the statewide non-profit organization Feb. 20. More > >
Open data for better government
Over the long term, providing greater access to raw information could make the delivery of public goods far more efficient and effective, lower levels of corruption, and engage citizens in the running of their societies in profoundly new ways. More > >
This week's edition of NFOIC's FOI Friday
South Dakota GOP official joins with Democrats to support open government ... A hard look at what open government means for the Department of Energy ... Under Obama, the Freedom of Information Act still in shackles ... Audit raises safety concerns about Atlanta transit system ... Michael Moore joins Partnership for Civil Justice Fund in FOIA request ... More > >
Florida Legislature to address open government improvements this year
Florida’s Legislature will undertake bills this year that will make it easier for individuals to speak at government meetings and define record-keeping for newly elected officials. More > >