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FOIA In 2025: Beat the Backlog and Avoid Lawsuits

By Victoria Cash and Amy Hilbert
February 01, 2025

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) stands at a critical juncture heading into 2025. Federal agencies are grappling with mounting backlogs, increasingly complex data landscapes, and rising cybersecurity threats. As a new administration takes office, the urgency to adopt innovative, effective solutions has never been greater.

A New Administration Likely to Repeat Old Patterns

Naturally, FOIA activity has always been shaped by the administration in power. The president not only sets the tone for transparency and accountability in government conduct — the very principles upon which FOIA is built — but also makes key decisions about resource allocation that directly impact agency efficiency.

The latter is particularly relevant for FOIA given the persistent backlogs and challenges agencies face in responding to requests within the mandated 20 business days.

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