EOIR announces launch of FOIA public access link.
September 1, 2021
The Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), launched its FOIA Public Access Link (PAL). This will allow users to submit requests, check the status of requests, download records, browse the FOIA reading room, and correspond with the EOIR FOIA Service Center. The PAL also allows the users to pay any required fees online. The agency’s Acting Director Jean King said that it is “excited to launch [the] new portal, which highlights EOIR’s dedication to transparency through its FOIA request process.” The agency says the PAL is expected to increase efficiency for the people that are in need of information and for FOIA staff with the Office of the General Counsel.