foia-requests
SkillFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) and public records request workflows. Use when drafting records requests, tracking submissions, understanding exemptions, appealing denials, or managing large document productions. Essential for investigative journalists, researchers, and transparency advocates.
Install
git clone https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git ~/.claude/skills/foia-requestsWhat is foia-requests?
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and public records request workflows. Use when drafting records requests, tracking submissions, understanding exemptions, appealing denials, or managing large document productions. Essential for investigative journalists, researchers, and transparency advocates.
What this can do
Capabilities declared in this component's own frontmatter — not inferred.
Inherit all session tools
Declares no tool restrictions — inherits every session tool
~74 tokens of context used while enabled, before you invoke anything
Documentation
README · ~20 min readFOIA and public records requests
Workflows and templates for obtaining government records through freedom of information laws.
Understanding FOIA landscape
Jurisdiction overview
| Level | Law | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) | Federal executive branch agencies |
| State | Varies by state (e.g., OPRA in NJ, FOIL in NY) | State and local agencies |
| Local | Often covered by state law | Municipal, county, school boards |
Key federal exemptions (U.S. Federal FOIA)
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