A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Franklin County Sheriffs Department on January 29, 2025. The request was made by North Egypt News, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our quest for transparency and accountability, we requested documents and/or records showing persons committed to the county jails who have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We eagerly await the response from the Franklin County Sheriffs Department as we continue our work in ensuring that governmental processes remain transparent and accountable.
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