FOIA - Covert Surveillance Programs, Counterintelligence Operations and Domestic Intelligence Activities (Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors)
| Tracking # |
R000126-041524 R000100-040124 |
| Multi Request | FOIA - Covert Surveillance Programs, Counterintelligence Operations and Domestic Intelligence Activities |
| Submitted | March 27, 2024 |
| Due | April 16, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Evan L Rees
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
This FOIA request, submitted by Evan L Rees, seeks access to documents related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities conducted by this agency or it's contractors that may be synonymous with or reminiscent of tactics employed in historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra. Specifically, this request aims to obtain records pertaining to activities that could be colloquially referred to as "Cointelpro 2.0" or any other covert programs undertaken by the agency involving surveillance, infiltration, disruption, or manipulation of individuals or groups within the United States.
Documents of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Internal memoranda, directives, and communications discussing the planning, execution, and objectives of such covert operations, including any references to MK Ultra or similar programs.
2. Operational plans, strategies, and guidelines governing the conduct of surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities, including any involvement or coordination with community policing initiatives.
3. Records of surveillance operations, including logs, reports, and warrants obtained for monitoring targeted individuals or groups, including any watch lists or databases used for tracking.
4. Intelligence reports, assessments, and analyses generated as a result of surveillance and infiltration efforts, including any assessments related to private contractors involved in intelligence activities.
5. Training materials, manuals, and protocols used to educate personnel involved in covert operations, including any materials related to community alerts or coordination with neighborhood watch groups.
6. Budgetary documents related to the funding and allocation of resources for covert surveillance and intelligence activities.
7. Legal opinions, guidance, and interpretations concerning the legality and oversight of covert programs.
8. After-action reports, evaluations, and assessments conducted to review the effectiveness and impact of covert operations.
This request also encompasses documents related to activities synonymous with or related to "Cointelpro 2.0," including but not limited to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, undercover investigations, disruption programs, counterterrorism measures, covert infiltration tactics, political surveillance programs, coercive intelligence operations, and national security investigations.
Please process this request specifically for Evan L Rees, as the documents sought are requested in relation to myself.
I am specifically requesting expedited processing of this request, as the information sought is of timely and significant public interest.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Evan L Rees
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Evan L Rees
From:
REFERENCE NUMBER: R000100-040124
REQUEST SUBJECT: Cointelpro 2.0 (Covert Operations)
Dear Evan Rees:
This is a confirmation of your request received on 4/1/2024 8:00:00 AM, seeking copies of records pursuant to the California Public Records Act, Government Code sections 7920.000-7930.215.
Your request is currently being reviewed to determine if the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors is the appropriate agency for the requested records. We expect to provide you with an update on the availability of the requested records within 10 days.
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Thank you,
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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RE: PRA Request of April 01, 2024, Reference # R000100-040124 Dear Evan Rees, The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors received a PRA Request from you on April 01, 2024. Your request mentioned:
Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
PRA Office
500 West Temple St. Ste 383
Los Angeles, CA 90012
April 1, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
This FOIA request, submitted by Evan L Rees, seeks access to documents related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities conducted by this agency or it's contractors that may be synonymous with or reminiscent of tactics employed in historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra. Specifically, this request aims to obtain records pertaining to activities that could be colloquially referred to as "Cointelpro 2.0" or any other covert programs undertaken by the agency involving surveillance, infiltration, disruption, or manipulation of individuals or groups within the United States.
Documents of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Internal memoranda, directives, and communications discussing the planning, execution, and objectives of such covert operations, including any references to MK Ultra or similar programs.
2. Operational plans, strategies, and guidelines governing the conduct of surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities, including any involvement or coordination with community policing initiatives.
3. Records of surveillance operations, including logs, reports, and warrants obtained for monitoring targeted individuals or groups, including any watch lists or databases used for tracking.
4. Intelligence reports, assessments, and analyses generated as a result of surveillance and infiltration efforts, including any assessments related to private contractors involved in intelligence activities.
5. Training materials, manuals, and protocols used to educate personnel involved in covert operations, including any materials related to community alerts or coordination with neighborhood watch groups.
6. Budgetary documents related to the funding and allocation of resources for covert surveillance and intelligence activities.
7. Legal opinions, guidance, and interpretations concerning the legality and oversight of covert programs.
8. After-action reports, evaluations, and assessments conducted to review the effectiveness and impact of covert operations.
This request also encompasses documents related to activities synonymous with or related to "Cointelpro 2.0," including but not limited to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, undercover investigations, disruption programs, counterterrorism measures, covert infiltration tactics, political surveillance programs, coercive intelligence operations, and national security investigations.
Please process this request specifically for Evan L Rees, as the documents sought are requested in relation to myself.
I am specifically requesting expedited processing of this request, as the information sought is of timely and significant public interest.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Evan L Rees
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Evan L Rees
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From: Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
RE: PRA Request of April 01, 2024, Reference # R000100-040124 Dear Evan Rees,
In regards to the PRA Request received on 4/1/2024 requesting records, the request has been in "Waiting for Clarification" status for 7 calendar days. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider this request withdrawn and closed in 7 calendar days if you do not provide a response.
Request Details:
Reference # R000100-040124
Description of Records Requested: Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
PRA Office
500 West Temple St. Ste 383
Los Angeles, CA 90012
April 1, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
This FOIA request, submitted by Evan L Rees, seeks access to documents related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities conducted by this agency or it's contractors that may be synonymous with or reminiscent of tactics employed in historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra. Specifically, this request aims to obtain records pertaining to activities that could be colloquially referred to as "Cointelpro 2.0" or any other covert programs undertaken by the agency involving surveillance, infiltration, disruption, or manipulation of individuals or groups within the United States.
Documents of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Internal memoranda, directives, and communications discussing the
To view the full details of this request please log into the Public Records Center.
From: Evan L Rees
Dear Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,
I am writing in response to the notification regarding my Public Records Act (PRA) request dated April 1, 2024, with reference number R000100-040124.
I understand that my request has been categorized as "Waiting for Clarification" status for 7 calendar days. However, I would like to address some concerns regarding the process outlined in your response.
Firstly, I must clarify that my request is made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), rather than the California Public Records Act (PRA). While I acknowledge the jurisdictional nuances between the two statutes, I emphasize that my request falls under the purview of FOIA, as it pertains to federal agencies and their activities.
Secondly, I am troubled by the suggestion that failure to provide a response within the specified timeframe will result in the request being considered withdrawn and closed. It is my understanding that requesters are entitled to a reasonable opportunity to clarify and supplement their requests, as necessitated by the complexity of the information sought. Arbitrarily closing the request without affording such an opportunity would undermine the principles of transparency and accountability enshrined in FOIA.
Furthermore, I must express my objection to the requirement to review the full details of my request through the Public Records Center. While I appreciate the convenience and organization provided by such platforms, forcing requesters to navigate additional channels for accessing information may create unnecessary barriers and impede the expeditious processing of requests. Moreover, it raises concerns about privacy and security, particularly when dealing with sensitive or confidential information.
In light of the foregoing, I respectfully request that my FOIA request be processed in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the relevant federal regulations. I trust that you will give due consideration to my concerns and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with FOIA requirements.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and the timely processing of my request.
Sincerely,
Evan L Rees
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From: Muckrock Staff
Dear Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,
I am writing in response to the notification regarding my Public Records Act (PRA) request dated April 1, 2024, with reference number R000100-040124.
I understand that my request has been categorized as “Waiting for Clarification” status for 7 calendar days. However, I would like to address some concerns regarding the process outlined in your response.
Firstly, I must clarify that my request is made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), rather than the California Public Records Act (PRA). While I acknowledge the jurisdictional nuances between the two statutes, I emphasize that my request falls under the purview of FOIA, as it pertains to federal agencies and their activities.
Secondly, I am troubled by the suggestion that failure to provide a response within the specified timeframe will result in the request being considered withdrawn and closed. It is my understanding that requesters are entitled to a reasonable opportunity to clarify and supplement their requests, as necessitated by the complexity of the information sought. Arbitrarily closing the request without affording such an opportunity would undermine the principles of transparency and accountability enshrined in FOIA.
Furthermore, I must express my objection to the requirement to review the full details of my request through the Public Records Center. While I appreciate the convenience and organization provided by such platforms, forcing requesters to navigate additional channels for accessing information may create unnecessary barriers and impede the expeditious processing of requests. Moreover, it raises concerns about privacy and security, particularly when dealing with sensitive or confidential information.
In light of the foregoing, I respectfully request that my FOIA request be processed in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the relevant federal regulations. I trust that you will give due consideration to my concerns and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with FOIA requirements.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and the timely processing of my request.
Sincerely, Evan L Rees
From: Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
Good Morning:
The recently activated GovQA records processing platform is used by several government agencies and is designed as mechanism of convenience (not a requirement) for the public as it allows for the requestor to track progress, access potentially large files (when email is not capable of sending/receiving), access frequently requested records by other requestors, and has other functionalities that allow for better customer service by a government agency. It also has built-in automated responses (we are still working on customizing some of them), triggered by certain dormancies, such as the one you received. The FOIA/PRA request is never ‘closed’ or ‘deleted.’ It just gets moved under a different categorization since when there is no response from the requestor after a request for clarification. The automated confirmation cites the CPRA since we are in the State of CA, but our end goal is the same: to process a records request as efficiently and as thoroughly as possible. However, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as we plan on updating the automated responses to the public, so we will update the language to mention both the FOIA and CPRA.
We still have not received the clarification regarding a ‘date range.’ In addition, you stated that your request pertains to “federal” agencies and their activities. As you know, we are a local government agency (i.e. County). Are you seeking County records related to this subject matter?
Thank you,
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From: Evan L Rees
Subject: Clarification of FOIA Request Regarding Communications with Federal Agencies & Date Range of Requested Documents
Good Morning,
Thank you for your response and clarification regarding the GovQA records processing platform. We appreciate your efforts to enhance transparency and accessibility in government operations.
To address your inquiries, our FOIA request pertains to communications between the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and federal agencies within the specified date range of January 1, 2006, to April 15, 2024. Specifically, we are interested in any correspondence, memos, reports, or other records related to federal grants, funding allocations, legislation, or policy matters affecting Los Angeles County.
While we understand that your agency is at the local level, our use of the term "federal" refers to any interactions or communications involving federal entities. Therefore, we are requesting any records that fall within the scope of our inquiry, regardless of the level of government involved.
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your attention to this matter. Please let us know if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Evan L Rees
MuckRock News
From: Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
RE: PRA Request of April 01, 2024, Reference # R000100-040124 Dear Evan Rees,
In regards to the PRA Request received on 4/1/2024 requesting records, the request has been in "Waiting for Clarification" status for 14 calendar days. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors considers this request withdrawn and closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another request.
Request Details:
Reference # R000100-040124
Description of Records Requested: Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
PRA Office
500 West Temple St. Ste 383
Los Angeles, CA 90012
April 1, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
This FOIA request, submitted by Evan L Rees, seeks access to documents related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities conducted by this agency or it's contractors that may be synonymous with or reminiscent of tactics employed in historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra. Specifically, this request aims to obtain records pertaining to activities that could be colloquially referred to as "Cointelpro 2.0" or any other covert programs undertaken by the agency involving surveillance, infiltration, disruption, or manipulation of individuals or groups within the United States.
Documents of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Internal memoranda, directives, and communications discussing the
To view the full details of this request please log into the Public Records Center.
From: Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
Good Afternoon,
Confirming receipt. Thank you for these clarifications. We will process this request and keep you updated on the progress.
Public Information Office,
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From: Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors
REFERENCE NUMBER: R000126-041524
REQUEST SUBJECT: Cointelpro 2.0
Dear Evan Rees:
This is a confirmation of your request received on 4/15/2024 8:00:00 AM, seeking copies of records pursuant to the California Public Records Act, Government Code sections 7920.000-7930.215.
Your request is currently being reviewed to determine if the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors is the appropriate agency for the requested records. We expect to provide you with an update on the availability of the requested records within 10 days.
You can monitor the progress of your request at Public Records Center. Please save the reference number for your records. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXToMBo2gGJY61-2FkV6elvFSQeDQoQFRufp8T-2BnI2ampQeB2mACmUKHp4LNqRh13jFV-2BIB4j9gl9YO-2Bk5TG7TWmt0-3DptL9_UWSelcCw62m3U4zs75-2FCXXuwhBnSxJh9-2B2tQ0KjOgGdWodmgP8VVDneBmXn3NxLcCUfbDrkbswkUe8FQziLHKZQzhlvMf-2BEOW7mhDN6KvHIqzDDjx3r72YZMmOsuWH2yMfgkSEuMj1dd0mqe-2FISPsdsqd9Yfzc0u-2FG8SkFf7iXnTEXcpasAToS9eCeLDWSggQ5KhqUmPxhGt83Ph6JJimnFIwUUlhn-2FQzgI7wR52GyoZXIdzt4-2B9vT0xmUGI3Iq92lAOoJUsOHRu-2BWCvU5iNaOgMoGAwPtK07v6J8pvrrsXVTuGMZ2tOhO-2F4aq8Z2kuJa7r6-2BQ1PxOKxPeuKGKNnumH0CK8mK6SplEx-2BJBJ6oI2DDhAwAKE61PQaiiEMPJ6VaPxYvmYv10Q2ReM2Z2ox5g-3D-3D)
Thank you,
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors