Annual FOIA Bootcamp Held by MFIA Clinic on Feb. 24
Yale Law School, Feb. 9, 2026
Yale Law School’s Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) clinic will host FOIA Bootcamp on Feb. 24, 2026, 6:15–8:00 p.m., in Sterling Law Building Room 129, to explain the ins and outs of filing effective Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. For over a decade, this event has brought together investigative journalists and media law experts to help journalists, activists, students, academics, and others navigate FOIA and access vital public records.
Investigative reporter Joshua Eaton and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Normand will share their insights on using FOIA as a tool for investigative work and government accountability. The discussion will cover when to file a request, how to draft it effectively, dealing with FOIA officers, and making the system work.
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