2010 Freedom Flotilla Information in US Department of Homeland Security Files
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| Tracking # |
2016-CGFO-01680 |
| Submitted | April 19, 2016 |
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From: Joe Meadors
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the US Department of Homeland Security's files (affidavits, investigative files, interview transcripts, etc.) on the 2010 Freedom Flotilla effort to break the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip. For reference, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_Freedom_Flotilla.
I also request a copy of any communications between the US Department of Homeland Security and the government of Israel pertaining to the 2010 Freedom Flotilla effort.
Please search any "cross-referenced" records relevant to this effort.
Please also search “ELSUR” (Electronic Surveillance) records.
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,
Joe Meadors
From: DHS
None
From: USCG
Meadors,
This acknowledges receipt of your April 19, 2016, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
Your request was received on May 10, 2016 and has been assigned FOIA number 2016-CGFO-01680.
We have queried the appropriate component of the USCG for responsive records. If any responsive records are located, they will be reviewed for determination of releasability. Please be assured that one of the processors in our office will respond to your request as expeditiously as possible. We appreciate your patience as we proceed with your request.
You may check the status of your request by entering FOIA request number 2016-CGFO-01680 into the following site: http://www.dhs.gov/foia-status Request status is updated and refreshed on a nightly basis electronically.
You may contact this office via telephone at 202-475-3522 or via email at EFOIA@uscg.mil if you have any further questions. (mailto:EFOIA@uscg.mil)
Sincerely,
U.S. Coast Guard
FOIA/PA Office
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Meadors FOIA Request
From: Tyrrell, Kevin
Good Afternoon Mr. Meadors,
My name is Kevin L. Tyrrell, I'm processing the request you sent in to the Department of Homeland Security, 2016-HQFO-00385. I have few questions and was hoping you could contact me via telephone to discuss. My direct office number is listed below.
Thank you, Kevin
Kevin L. Tyrrell, J.D.
Associate Director FOIA Appeals and Litigation
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Privacy Office
Main: (866) 431-0486
Direct: (202) 343-1662
Fax: (202) 343-4011
From: Davis, Terrain D CIV
Please see below.
T. DeShawn Davis, Esq.
Attorney Advisor
Office of Claims and Litigation (CG-LCL)
Judge Advocate General
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2703 Martin Luther King Ave. S.E.
Stop 7213
Washington, DC 20593-7213
(202)372-3757
Terrain.D.Davis@uscg.mil
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This communication, along with any attachments, is covered by federal and state law governing electronic communications and may contain confidential and legally privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, he or she is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, use or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please reply immediately to the sender and delete this message. Thank you.
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From: Department of Homeland Security
Meadors: Dear Mr.
This letter pertains to your April 19, 2016 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)request to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Your request was received in this office onMay 10, 2016. Due to theincreasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we encounteredsome delay in processing your request. We sincerely apologize for the delay and anyinconvenience it may have caused. However, we want to let you know that we have been making earnest anddiligent efforts to reduce the backlog of cases, and that your file isscheduled to be reviewed in the near future. Before webegin the time-consuming review process, we want to ensure that you are still interestedin continuing the processing of this request. Please indicate your continued interest in pursuing these recordswithin 30 days from the date of this email, or we will assume you are nolonger interested in this FOIArequest, and the case will be administratively closed. If you haveany questions regarding this matter, please refer to 2016-CGFO-01680 . We can be reached at 202-475-3522 orby email at EFOIA@uscg.mil. (mailto:EFOIA@uscg.mil) Sincerely, Office of Information Management CG-611/FOIA
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Meadors FOIA Request1
From: Joe Meadors
REF 2016-CGFO-01680
With this notice I want to ensure you that I am still interestedin continuing the processing of this request.
Respectfully,
Joe Meadors
2010 Freedom Flotilla Participant
From: Department of Homeland Security
Meadors: Dear Mr.
This letter pertains to your April 19, 2016 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)request to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Your request was received in this office onMay 10, 2016. Due to theincreasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we encounteredsome delay in processing your request. We sincerely apologize for the delay and anyinconvenience it may have caused. However, we want to let you know that we have been making earnest anddiligent efforts to reduce the backlog of cases, and that your file isscheduled to be reviewed in the near future. Before webegin the time-consuming review process, we want to ensure that you are still interestedin continuing the processing of this request. Please indicate your continued interest in pursuing these recordswithin 30 days from the date of this email, or we will assume you are nolonger interested in this FOIArequest, and the case will be administratively closed. If you haveany questions regarding this matter, please refer to 2016-CGFO-01680 . We can be reached at 202-475-3522 orby email at EFOIA@uscg.mil. (mailto:EFOIA@uscg.mil) Sincerely, Office of Information Management CG-611/FOIA
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Meadors FOIA Request1
From: Joe Meadors
REF 2016-CGFO-01680
With this notice, I want to ensure you that I am still interested in continuing the processing of this request.
Respectfully,
Joe Meadors
2010 Freedom Flotilla Participant
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 April 19, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2016-CGFO-01680.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Homeland Security
Good Morning,
For information regarding the status of this request please contact Aline Knight of CG-094, she can be reached at Aline.Knight@uscg.mil<mailto:Aline.Knight@uscg.mil>.
Jonathan Griffie
CG-611 FOIA Consultant
Jonathan.A.Griffie@uscg.mil
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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 April 19, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2016-CGFO-01680.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Homeland Security
Good Afternoon,
Please see the attached final response to 2016-CGFO-01680.
Jonathan Griffie
CG-611 FOIA Consultant
Credence Management Solutions
Jonathan.A.Griffie@uscg.mil
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