List of Individuals Banned from the State House in Boston, MA
| Tracking # |
P005764-080823 |
| Submitted | Aug. 7, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 146407
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Date: August 7, 2023
Massachusetts State Police
470 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
Attn: FOIA Officer
Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – List of Individuals Banned from the State House in Boston, MA
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to and copies of all records held by the Massachusetts State Police pertaining to individuals who have been banned from the State House in Boston, MA from January 1, 2020, through the current time this request is processed. I request that these records be provided in a machine-readable format, such as an Excel spreadsheet or CSV file, wherever possible.
For the purpose of this request, the records I seek include, but are not limited to:
1. Official notices of banishment or barring orders.
2. Internal documentation or correspondences related to these individuals and their prohibited status.
3. Any lists, databases, or compilations that maintain records of these individuals.
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). If an entire document is exempt, I request a justification, citing specific FOIA exemptions, and provision of an exemption log as per Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973).
Please note your obligation under the law not to destroy any records potentially responsive to this request. Any withholding, redaction, or destruction of responsive records without proper justification constitutes a violation of the FOIA and is subject to litigation, as confirmed in Kissinger v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 445 U.S. 136, 150 (1980).
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for the processing of this request. As an independent investigative journalist associated with TransparencyReport.pw, I believe that the information I seek is in the public interest and its disclosure contributes significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government.
If the enclosed waiver is not accepted and there are any potential charges in excess of $200 associated with fulfilling my request, please inform me in advance.
As stipulated by the FOIA, I look forward to your response within twenty business days (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)).
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Independent Investigative Journalist
TransparencyReport.pw
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
Phone: +1 845-218-0299
Enclosure: Fee Waiver Request Letter
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From: Massachusetts State Police
Your request for Massachusetts Department of State Police public records was received on 8/8/2023. Your request mentioned:
" MuckRock News
DEPT MR 146407
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Date: August 7, 2023
Massachusetts State Police
470 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
Attn: FOIA Officer
Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – List of Individuals Banned from the State House in Boston, MA
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to and copies of all records held by the Massachusetts State Police pertaining to individuals who have been banned from the State House in Boston, MA from January 1, 2020, through the current time this request is processed. I request that these records be provided in a machine-readable format, such as an Excel spreadsheet or CSV file, wherever possible.
For the purpose of this request, the records I seek include, but are not limited to:
1. Official notices of banishment or barring orders.
2. Internal documentation or correspondences related to these individuals and their prohibited status.
3. Any lists, databases, or compilations that maintain records of these individuals.
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). If an entire document is exempt, I request a justification, citing specific FOIA exemptions, and provision of an exemption log as per Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973).
Please note your obligation under the law not to destroy any records potentially responsive to this request. Any withholding, redaction, or destruction of responsive records without proper justification constitutes a violation of the FOIA and is subject to litigation, as confirmed in Kissinger v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 445 U.S. 136, 150 (1980).
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for the processing of this request. As an independent investigative journalist associated with TransparencyReport.pw, I believe that the information I seek is in the public interest and its disclosure contributes significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government.
If the enclosed waiver is not accepted and there are any potential charges in excess of $200 associated with fulfilling my request, please inform me in advance.
As stipulated by the FOIA, I look forward to your response within twenty business days (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)).
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Independent Investigative Journalist
TransparencyReport.pw
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
Phone: +1 845-218-0299
Enclosure: Fee Waiver Request Letter
Please be aware: All communications related to this request, including incoming and outgoing communications, will be publicly available on MuckRock.com. Additionally, any correspondence in relation to this request will be instantly published on the platform.
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Your request is considered a submission pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law. If the Department determines, given the nature and volume of records being requested, that a fee assessment is necessary, the estimated cost for the production of the requested records, and a request for prepayment, will be calculated and forwarded to you. PLEASE NOTE: the Massachusetts Public Records Law does not require a public agency to create a new record or answer questions.
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Dear Jordan:
The Department of State Police are not the custodians of records regarding individuals possibly banned from the State House in Boston. The State House and/or Legislature may be in the custody, care, and control of any documents may be seeking.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
Pamela Rautenberg
Office of the Chief Legal Counsel
Massachusetts State Police
The Massachusetts State Police received your public records request on 8/8/2023 9:58:15 PM seeking the following information:
"MuckRock News
DEPT MR 146407
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Date: August 7, 2023
Massachusetts State Police
470 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
Attn: FOIA Officer
Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – List of Individuals Banned from the State House in Boston, MA
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to and copies of all records held by the Massachusetts State Police pertaining to individuals who have been banned from the State House in Boston, MA from January 1, 2020, through the current time this request is processed. I request that these records be provided in a machine-readable format, such as an Excel spreadsheet or CSV file, wherever possible.
For the purpose of this request, the records I seek include, but are not limited to:
1. Official notices of banishment or barring orders.
2. Internal documentation or correspondences related to these individuals and their prohibited status.
3. Any lists, databases, or compilations that maintain records of these individuals.
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). If an entire document is exempt, I request a justification, citing specific FOIA exemptions, and provision of an exemption log as per Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973).
Please note your obligation under the law not to destroy any records potentially responsive to this request. Any withholding, redaction, or destruction of responsive records without proper justification constitutes a violation of the FOIA and is subject to litigation, as confirmed in Kissinger v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 445 U.S. 136, 150 (1980).
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for the processing of this request. As an independent investigative journalist associated with TransparencyReport.pw, I believe that the information I seek is in the public interest and its disclosure contributes significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government.
If the enclosed waiver is not accepted and there are any potential charges in excess of $200 associated with fulfilling my request, please inform me in advance.
As stipulated by the FOIA, I look forward to your response within twenty business days (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)).
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Independent Investigative Journalist
TransparencyReport.pw
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
Phone: +1 845-218-0299
Enclosure: Fee Waiver Request Letter
Please be aware: All communications related to this request, including incoming and outgoing communications, will be publicly available on MuckRock.com. Additionally, any correspondence in relation to this request will be instantly published on the platform.
Attachments:
https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/TheJ/125197/Fee_Waiver_Letter_copy.pdf
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request is considered a submission pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law. If the Department determines, given the nature and volume of records being requested, that a fee assessment is necessary, the estimated cost for the production of the requested records, and a request for prepayment, will be calculated and forwarded to you. PLEASE NOTE: the Massachusetts Public Records Law does not require a public agency to create a new record or answer questions.
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