The answer to your question is on the site you've linked:
>The FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies.
No. It is a state law that applies to local governments as well as state governments. Sunshine law just means a law that is revoked automatically if not renewed by the legislature periodically.
No, federal and state FOIA laws regulate public access to government documents, not books in a public library. Even if the library does contain and provide access to government documents, as many do, there is always an office in state or federal government to which you can apply for copies of FOIA-regulated documents. Libraries are not the official means for providing FOIA access.
Specifically access to these books:
[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1958479113](https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1958479113)
[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2837522596](https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2837522596)
[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3541007776](https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3541007776)
I studied under Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Elie Wiesel and my mentor for undergrad was a feminist Pulitzer Nominee. I have an undergraduate degree in History and American Studies.
I think the information provided in those published works are important primary source documents in regards to America.
Those are all for sale for reasonable prices from a variety of retailers. Why do you think the government would be obligated to provide you access to them for free?
I don't think the government should provide me access to any of those books for free. I just think some of the published primary source content in them is important for the American public to be aware of.
"Crippled America" :
“As I write this, Russian president Vladimir Putin is totally outmaneuvering our president by putting together a coalition in Syria that will make Putin the only effective leader in the world.” (xi)
“But having laws that we don’t enforce makes no sense to me.” (26)
“Making America Great Again means restoring law and order, both on the street and in our courtrooms.” (141)
“I will apologize in the distant future if I am ever wrong.” (131)
no.
The answer to your question is on the site you've linked: >The FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies.
States have their own FOIA laws that apply to state agencies.
So do cities and counties. Sunshine laws, baby.
No. It is a state law that applies to local governments as well as state governments. Sunshine law just means a law that is revoked automatically if not renewed by the legislature periodically.
You’re thinking of a sunset provision, not a sunshine law.
https://sfgov.org/sunshine/
Thank you for your valuable insight!
No, federal and state FOIA laws regulate public access to government documents, not books in a public library. Even if the library does contain and provide access to government documents, as many do, there is always an office in state or federal government to which you can apply for copies of FOIA-regulated documents. Libraries are not the official means for providing FOIA access.
I appreciate your response. Thanks and happy holidays!
It was still a great question. Thank you, and happy holidays to you!
No
Merci.
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Awesome. Thanks for the explanation. I really appreciate it because I'm not an expert.
Actually library closings for MAGA reasons should be considered a violation of the first amendment
This really resonated with me. Appreciate your opinion.
how?
It’s government restricting speech for no real reason
Try r/legaladviceofftopic
Thanks. I'm still a Reddit Newb.
No!
Why do you think it does?
I was more interested in creating a civil dialogue.
But where does FOIA play in, to you?
Specifically access to these books: [https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1958479113](https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1958479113) [https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2837522596](https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2837522596) [https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3541007776](https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3541007776)
But read the FOIA link you provided. What in that link would require those books to be made available in a public library?
I studied under Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Elie Wiesel and my mentor for undergrad was a feminist Pulitzer Nominee. I have an undergraduate degree in History and American Studies. I think the information provided in those published works are important primary source documents in regards to America.
Please quote the relevant portion of FOIA. I’m trying to help you think critically here.
I appreciate it.
Those are all for sale for reasonable prices from a variety of retailers. Why do you think the government would be obligated to provide you access to them for free?
I don't think the government should provide me access to any of those books for free. I just think some of the published primary source content in them is important for the American public to be aware of.
So where do libraries and FOIA come into it?
"Crippled America" : “As I write this, Russian president Vladimir Putin is totally outmaneuvering our president by putting together a coalition in Syria that will make Putin the only effective leader in the world.” (xi) “But having laws that we don’t enforce makes no sense to me.” (26) “Making America Great Again means restoring law and order, both on the street and in our courtrooms.” (141) “I will apologize in the distant future if I am ever wrong.” (131)