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Who Can Make a FOIA Request?
The FOIA permits "any person" to request access to agency records. "Any person" includes -

  • U.S. citizens
  • Permanent resident aliens
  • Foreign nationals
  • Corporations and unincorporated associations
  • Universities
  • State and local governments and members of Congress

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