CIA PISAP records on Dearborn
Submitted | Dec. 30, 2010 |
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From: Jason Smathers
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
All records held by or created by the CIA's Political Islam Strategic Analysis Program which mention Dearborn, Michigan.
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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,
Jason Smathers
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From: Central Intelligence Agency
From: Jason Smathers
I requested "All records held by or created by the CIA's Political Islam Strategic Analysis Program which mention Dearborn, Michigan."
In a letter dated 12 January 2011 signed by Susan Viscuso my request was denied citing the following reason: "Because of the breadth and lack of specificity of your request, and the way in which our records systems are configured, the Agency cannot conduct a reasonable search for information responsive to your-request."
I appeal.
This request is very specific. I am requesting a search of PISAP records for Dearborn as I stated in the initial request.
Ms. Viscuso also cites the configuration of CIA record systems as a reason not to conduct a search. This is inappropriate as the method the CIA chooses to organize their files has no bearing on the applicability of FOIA to those records. I have provided ample information for the CIA FOIA officer to initiate a search.
Please initiate a search for the records requested in the initial request letter.
From: Central Intelligence Agency
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