Death threats against members of Congress

Zack Sampson filed this request with the United States Secret Service of the United States of America.
Tracking #

20131463

Status
Completed

Communications

From: Zack Sampson

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

Documents regarding all death threats against members of the United States Congress recorded from January 1, 2013 until the date this request is processed.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Zack Sampson

From: Requests Muckrock

September 17, 2013
United States Secret Service
United States Secret Service
Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts Branch
245 Murray Drive, Building 410
Washington, D.C. 20223
FOIA Officer/Requester Service Center Contact: Latita Payne

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request
the following records:

Documents regarding all death threats against members of the United States
Congress recorded from January 1, 2013 until the date this request is
processed.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the
news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for
commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Zack Sampson

From: FOIA

Dear Requester,

Attached please find a letter acknowledging your recent FOIA/PA Request submitted to the United States Secret Service. Please be advised, we will conduct out search as expeditiously as possible.

Sincerely,

United States Secret Service
FOIA/PA Program

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: United States Secret Service

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: FOIA

Please be advised, a status letter was mailed to the address you provided to our office.

For you information, our office has conducted a reasonable search and responsive documents have been located, forwarded to this office for review and determination of releasability.

Sincerely,

United States Secret Service
FOIA/PA Program

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: FOIA

Dear Requester,

Our office is currently processing the requested information. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have an estimated date of completion.

Sincerely,

United States Secret Service
FOIA/PA Program

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: FOIA

Dear Requester,

This office is currently processing your request for information. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact this office at (202) 406-5838.

Sincerely,

United States Secret Service
FOIA/PA Program

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: FOIA

Please be advised, our office is processing your request for information. As we continuously work to reduce our backlog we have encountered a delay in completing the processing of your request. We appreciate your continued patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused by our delayed response. If you have any further questions you may contact this office at (202) 406-5838.

Sincerely,

United States Secret Service
FOIA/PA Program

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: FOIA

Please be advised, we have received responsive documents in this office pertaining to your request. Your file is now in processing. Once the processing is complete, we will forward all releasable information to you.

Sincerely,

United States Secret Service
FOIA/PA Program

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: FOIA

Good Afternoon,

This office is continually processing your request for information. Documents responsive to your request have been received in this office and have been processed according to the FOIA/PA guidelines. At this time, your request is pending initial review. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office at (202) 406-5838.

Sincerely,

United States Secret Service
FOIA/PA Program

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20131463.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: FOIA

Dear Requester,

Please see the status letter attached for an update on your FOIA request.
Regards,

Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Acts Branch
United States Secret Service
245 Murray lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: 202-406-6370
Fax: 202-406-5586
Email: Foia@usss.dhs.gov<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>

From: FOIA

Please see the attached letter regarding the status of your recent Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Acts (FOIA/PA) request. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office at (202) 406-6370.
Regards,

Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Acts Branch
United States Secret Service
245 Murray lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: 202-406-6370
Fax: 202-406-5586
Email: Foia@usss.dhs.gov<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>

From: FOIA

MuckRock News
DEPT MR 6742
411A Highland Ave
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Attn: Zack Sampson

File Number: 20131463

Dear Requester:

Reference is made to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which was originally submitted to the United States Secret Service (Secret Service) on September 16, 2013, for information pertaining to documents regarding all assassination threats against members of the United States Congress recorded from January 1, 2013 until the date the request is processed.

In our previous letters to you, we advised you that documents responsive to your request had been forwarded to this office for review and assigned to a processor. However, we want to update you on the status of your request and let you know that your file has been reviewed, processed and is currently pending supervisory review. Upon completion of the supervisory review, all documents that can be released will be made available to you. We appreciate your continued patience in this matter.

If you have any questions, please contact this office at (202) 406-6370. Please use the file number indicated above in all future correspondence with this office.

Thank you,

Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Act Program
United States Secret Service
245 Murray Lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: (202) 406-6370
Fax: (202) 406-5586
Email: FOIA@USSS.DHS.GOV<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>

All e-mail to/from this account is subject to official review and is for official use only. Action may be taken in response to any inappropriate use of the Secret Service's e-mail system. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, law enforcement sensitive, or subject to other disclosure limitations. Such information is loaned to you and should not be further disseminated without the permission of the Secret Service. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not keep, use, disclose, or copy it; notify the sender immediately and delete it.

From: United States Secret Service

Dear Requester:

Reference is made to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which was originally submitted to the United States Secret Service (Secret Service) on September 16, 2013, for information pertaining to documents regarding all assassination threats against members of the United States Congress recorded from January 1, 2013 until the date the request is processed

In our acknowledgement letter to you, we advised you that due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we could encounter some delay in processing your request. However, we want to let you know that we have been making every effort to reduce the backlog of cases.

Please be advised that, to date, your file has been reviewed, processed and is currently pending supervisory review. We estimate that all documents, that can be released, will be made available to you by July 31, 2018. Thank you for your continued patience in this matter.

If you have any questions, please contact this office at (202) 406-6370. Please use the file number indicated above in all future correspondence with this office.

Thank you,

Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Act Program
United States Secret Service
245 Murray Lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: (202) 406-6370
Fax: (202) 406-5586
Email: FOIA@USSS.DHS.GOV<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>

From: United States Secret Service

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: United States Secret Service

Pls. see attached letter.

All e-mail to/from this account is subject to official review and is for official use only. Action may be taken in response to any inappropriate use of the Secret Service's e-mail system. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, law enforcement sensitive, or subject to other disclosure limitations. Such information is loaned to you and should not be further disseminated without the permission of the Secret Service. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not keep, use, disclose, or copy it; notify the sender immediately and delete it.  ­­

From: United States Secret Service

Dear Requester,

Attached you will find the final response regarding your Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Act request. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office at (202) 406-6370.

Thank you,

Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Act Program
United States Secret Service
245 Murray Lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: (202) 406-6370
Fax: (202) 406-5586
Email: FOIA@USSS.DHS.GOV

All e-mail to/from this account is subject to official review and is for official use only. Action may be taken in response to any inappropriate use of the Secret Service's e-mail system. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, law enforcement sensitive, or subject to other disclosure limitations. Such information is loaned to you and should not be further disseminated without the permission of the Secret Service. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not keep, use, disclose, or copy it; notify the sender immediately and delete it.  ­­

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