A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a FOIA Lawsuit

This Practice Advisory provides immigration practitioners with step-by-step instructions a bout how to file a laws uit under the Freedom of Information Act. The Advisory explains the preliminary steps that need to be completed before filing the lawsuit, the appropriate parties in a FOIA case, the proper venue for filing, the types of claims litigants may bring, how to file the complaint and supporting documents, and what to expect after the law suit is filed . Additionally, the Advisory contains