Louisiana Sample Letter for Appeal Citing Freedom of Information Act

• Category: Letters - Nonlegal - Appeals
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0158LR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to you in regard to a recent denial of my request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). I firmly believe that my request is protected by the principles and provisions of this act, and I am thus appealing your decision. As you may be aware, the FOIA ensures transparency and accountability by granting individuals the right to access certain records and information held by federal agencies. This act is crucial for maintaining an open and democratic society, as it allows citizens like myself to access information that affects our rights, interests, and well-being. While I fully understand that there may be instances where certain exemptions apply, it is my understanding that my requested information does not fall under any of these exemptions. Therefore, I kindly request a detailed explanation as to why my request has been denied. Furthermore, I would like to draw your attention to the specific provisions of the FOIA that support my appeal. Louisiana, like most other states, has its own version of the Freedom of Information Act, known as the Louisiana Public Records Law. This law upholds the public's right to access government records and provides a framework for requesting and obtaining such information. In light of the aforementioned, I request that you reconsider your decision and provide the requested information promptly. Failure to do so would leave me with no option but to seek redress through legal channels, as provided by the FOIA. Thank you for your attention to this appeal. I look forward to a timely response and the successful resolution of this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]

Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to you in regard to a recent denial of my request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). I firmly believe that my request is protected by the principles and provisions of this act, and I am thus appealing your decision. As you may be aware, the FOIA ensures transparency and accountability by granting individuals the right to access certain records and information held by federal agencies. This act is crucial for maintaining an open and democratic society, as it allows citizens like myself to access information that affects our rights, interests, and well-being. While I fully understand that there may be instances where certain exemptions apply, it is my understanding that my requested information does not fall under any of these exemptions. Therefore, I kindly request a detailed explanation as to why my request has been denied. Furthermore, I would like to draw your attention to the specific provisions of the FOIA that support my appeal. Louisiana, like most other states, has its own version of the Freedom of Information Act, known as the Louisiana Public Records Law. This law upholds the public's right to access government records and provides a framework for requesting and obtaining such information. In light of the aforementioned, I request that you reconsider your decision and provide the requested information promptly. Failure to do so would leave me with no option but to seek redress through legal channels, as provided by the FOIA. Thank you for your attention to this appeal. I look forward to a timely response and the successful resolution of this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]