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How federal agencies responded to our requests about AI use in FOIA
Some federal agencies report using AI to process FOIA requests. We asked for documentation, but they say none exists.
Guide to using FOIA for access to law enforcement records
Find out what records you can obtain from law enforcement.
Using FOIA for emails
Requesting emails can be extremely insightful, but also a bit of an exemptions minefield.
Requester’s Voice: The Invisible Institute’s Jamie Kalven
In this conversation, we discuss Kalven’s landmark public records win in Kalven v. City of Chicago (2014), how AI can be used to analyze data received through FOIA and hopes for the future of the transparency landscape.
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| Title | Status | Agency | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPD Murders 2002 | Completed | Chicago Police Department | Chicago, IL |
| Cook County Medical Examiner 2002 Deaths | Completed | Cook County Medical Examiner's Office | Cook County, IL |
| CPD TRR documentation guidelines | Awaiting Response | Chicago Police Department | Chicago, IL |
| Cook County, IL police disciplinary files | Awaiting Response | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | Cook County, IL |
| Chicago Police Department Complaints Log 2024 | Completed | Chicago Police Department | Chicago, IL |
Recently Completed Requests See all
| Title | Status | Agency | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County Medical Examiner 2002 Deaths | Completed | Cook County Medical Examiner's Office | Cook County, IL |
| CPD Murders 2002 | Completed | Chicago Police Department | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Police Department Complaints Log 2024 | Completed | Chicago Police Department | Chicago, IL |