Government Investigation Services

Provided by Democracy Forward Foundation

Houston, TX

About this service

Democracy Forward uses public records laws to investigate and expose wrongdoing in government. They file Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to get important documents released to the public. Their investigations help make government more transparent and accountable. They focus on cases where far-right groups try to misuse laws in ways that harm people and communities. Anyone can search their past investigations on their website to learn about government actions.

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Who can use this

Available to the general public

Cost

Free

Organization

Democracy Forward Foundation

We fight vigorously in court against abuses of power and attempts to undermine a government that works for people who need it most.

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The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.
Socrates.

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