IER charge forms
| Tracking # |
21-00107-F |
| Submitted | Jan. 26, 2021 |
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From: Yilun Cheng
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All charge forms filed with the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Civil Rights Division alleging "National Origin Discrimination," "Citizenship Status Discrimination," "Retaliation for Asserting Rights Protected Under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b," and "Unfair Documentary Practices" against establishments based in Illinois, from Jan 1, 2019, to the present.
Any monthly, quarterly, or annual reports that the Civil Rights Division has produced regarding complaints filed with the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), from Jan 1, 2019, to the present.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Yilun Cheng
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Dear Ms. Cheng,
This is to inform you that your request for records was received by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Attached is your acknowledgement letter regarding your Freedom of Information request.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on . Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00107-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Ms. Cheng,
We apologize for the delay in responding to your request. Please be assured that this office will respond to you and provide you access to the records to which you are legally entitled to receive as promptly as possible. Please be advised that due to necessary operational changes as a result of the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, there may be some delay in the processing of your request.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
(202) 514-4210 – Main
CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@crt.usdoj.gov>
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From: Yilun Cheng
Dear FOIA officer,
Thank you very much for your update! I understand that there is currently a delay, but could you send me an estimated date of completion? I really appreciate your help.
Best,
Yilun
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Ms. Cheng,
Your response letter should be sent to you in the next few days. Unfortunately, we cannot give an exact date of completion. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our office.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
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From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Dear Ms. Cheng,
Attached is a letter with information about your FOIA request to the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice.
Regards,
Civil Rights Division/FOI
(202) 514-4210 - Main FOI
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