Philip Eil recaps his fight for documents from a federal drug trial, and concludes that a successful Freedom of Information Act request often means a court fight: "So, if you’re filing a FOIA, and you actually care about getting results, start thinking about the eventual lawsuit. Talk to your local ACLU. Read the RCFP’s how-to guide to FOIA litigation. Ask your editor if you have a legal budget." Also, how FOIA should change in the digital age.
October 11, 2016
