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United States (7)

Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) - DOJ
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
EOIR uses the Public Access Link (PAL) portal. The office is a frequent target for requests related to immigration court records and case outcomes. Fee waivers are rarely granted.
Responsive Verified
Federal Aviation Administration
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
The FAA charges fees for search, review, and duplication. Commercial requesters pay full costs, while educational and media requesters pay duplication only and get the first 100 pages free. Fee waivers are rarely granted.
Responsive Unreviewed
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
The FBI uses the eFOIPA portal for requests and does not accept requests by email. The agency has a reputation for heavy redactions and long processing delays.
Medium Friction Verified
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
FCC charges fees for search and duplication; fee waivers are rare.
Responsive Unreviewed
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
FEMA does not have a dedicated public FOIA portal. Requests are accepted via email or mail. The agency has a reputation for significant backlogs, particularly for records related to disaster response and recovery. Fee waivers are rarely granted.
Medium Friction Pending
Federal Reserve Board
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
The Board is known for significant backlogs and complex fee structures.
Medium Friction Unreviewed
Federal Trade Commission
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
The FTC uses the Secure OCP portal for FOIA requests. The agency charges fees for search, review, and duplication. Fee waivers are granted more frequently than at many other agencies, particularly for educational and media requesters.
Responsive Verified

District of Columbia (1)

Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia
Jurisdiction
District of Columbia · DC
Records law
D.C. Freedom of Information Act (D.C. Code §§ 2-531 to 2-540)
Dataset note
The District of Columbia uses a centralized FOIA portal for all agencies. The Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel handles requests. The portal allows tracking.
Responsive Verified

Florida (10)

Florida Atlantic University
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Responsive Verified
Florida Department of Corrections
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
FDC uses a JustFOIA portal for all public records requests. They are known for charging for redaction time and may provide aggressive cost estimates.
Medium Friction Verified
Florida Department of Health
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
FDOH does not have a dedicated public portal. Requests are handled via email or mail. They are generally responsive but can be slow for complex medical or licensing requests.
Medium Friction Unreviewed
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
FDLE does not have a dedicated public portal. They are known for being generally responsive but charge for redaction time, a common practice that can lead to significant fees.
Medium Friction Verified

Indiana (1)

Elkhart County
Jurisdiction
Indiana · IN
Records law
Access to Public Records Act (Ind. Code §§ 5-14-3-1 to 5-14-3-10)
Dataset note
APRA requests to be made in writing to specific county departments. Court records: mycase.in.gov.
Responsive Verified

Massachusetts (2)

Executive Office for Administration and Finance (ANF)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts · MA
Records law
Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, § 7, cl. 26; ch. 66, §§ 10–18)
Dataset note
Phone: 617-727-2040. Online form is encouraged. Oral requests accepted but not appealable.
Responsive Verified
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts · MA
Records law
Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, § 7, cl. 26; ch. 66, §§ 10–18)
Dataset note
Online form is the preferred method. Submitting online ensures the most expeditious and accurate response. Oral requests may not be appealable.
Responsive Verified

New York (1)

Erie County Sheriff's Office
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
Erie County Sheriff's Office uses a GovQA portal for FOIL requests. They are known for being responsive but may experience delays due to high volume.
Medium Friction Verified

Pennsylvania (1)

Erie County
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania · PA
Records law
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 Pa. Stat. Ann. §§ 66.1–66.9)
Responsive Verified

Texas (1)

Falfurrias Police Department
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
Dataset note
The Falfurrias Police Department does not have a dedicated public TPIA portal. No specific MuckRock audit data available.
Responsive Unreviewed

Virginia (1)

Fairfax County
Jurisdiction
Virginia · VA
Records law
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Va. Code §§ 2.2-3700–2.2-3714)
Dataset note
Online VFOIA request form is preferred. Police Department FOIA requests should be directed to [email protected].
Responsive Verified