Department of Homeland Security non-citizen DNA sample collection (United States Customs and Border Protection)

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* Tracking Number: CBP-2020-028220
* Requester Name: Sarah Alvarez
* Date Submitted: 01/23/2020
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

The number of non-citizens apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection since January 1, 2020 and the location where these apprehensions took place.

The number of non-citizens detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection since January 1, 2020 .

The number of FD-936 forms filed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection along with the Originating Agency Identifier since January 1, 2020.

The number of FD-936 forms rejected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation since January 1, 2020.

The name and location of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) facility where the DNA sample collection pilot is being conducted.

The Training DVD provided by the FBI Laboratory to to assist CBP and ICE with DNA collection process as well as how to fill out form FD-936.

Any training event instructions or written implementation plans for the FBI Laboratory ‘train the trainer’ events at CBP locations.

The number of non-citizens that have remained in DHS custody after form FD-936 is processed by the FBI.

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,

Sarah Alvarez

Sarah Alvarez
MuckRock News DEPT MR 86433
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA, 02144
01/27/2020
CBP-2020-028220
Dear Sarah Alvarez:
This notice acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) received on 01/23/2020 in which you are seeking records pertaining to several items to include:  The number of non-citizens apprehended and detained by Customs and Border Protection, the number of FD-936 forms filed, the number of FD-936 forms rejected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, since January 1, 2020.  The name and location of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) facility where the DNA sample collection pilot is being conducted.  The training DVD provided by the FBI Laboratory to assist CBP and ICE with DNA collection process as well as how to fill out form FD-936, any training event instructions or written implementation plans for the FBI Laboratory “train the trainer” events at CBP locations. The number of non-citizens that have remained in DHS custody after form FD-936 is processed by the FBI.
Please note:  CBP is only able to provide records which fall under their purview.  Records provided to CBP by either ICE, ICE ERO, or the FBI, will need to be requested from those agencies by you.
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be contacted in writing at:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Freedom of Information Act Office
500 12th Street, S.W., Stop 5009
Washington, D.C. 20536-5009
Information on filing a FOIA request with the FBI may be found at the following site: https://www.fbi.gov/services/information-management/foipa/requesting-fbi-records (https://www.fbi.gov/services/information-management/foipa/requesting-fbi-records)
CBP will continue to process those portions of the request that fall under our purview.
Please use the following unique FOIA tracking number CBP-2020-028220 to track the status of your request.  If you have not already done so, you must create a FOIAonline account at https://foiaonline.gov.  This is the only method available to check the status of your pending FOIA request. (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/)
Provisions of the Act allow us to recover part of the cost of complying with your request.  We shall charge you for records in accordance with the DHS FOIA regulations outlined on the DHS website, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/22/2016-28095/freedom-of-information-act-regulations. By submitting your request, you have agreed to pay up to $25.00 in applicable processing fees, if any fees associated with your request exceed this amount, CBP shall contact you; however, the first 100 pages are free. (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/22/2016-28095/freedom-of-information-act-regulations)
Due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we may encounter some delay in processing your request.  Consistent with 6 C.F.R. Part 5 § 5.5(a) of the DHS FOIA regulations, CBP processes FOIA requests according to their order of receipt.  Although CBP’s goal is to respond within 20 business days of receipt of your request, FOIA does permit a 10-day extension of this time period in certain circumstances pursuant to 6 C.F.R. Part 5 § 5.5(c).
CBP’s FOIA Division is working hard to reduce the amount of time necessary to respond to FOIA requests.  We truly appreciate your continued patience.
For additional information please consult CBP FOIA website please click on FOIA Act Resources or visit (http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia) http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia. (http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia)
Sincerely,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sarah Alvarez
N/A
MuckRock News DEPT MR 86433
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA, 02144
02/03/2020
CBP-2020-028220
Dear Sarah Alvarez,
This is an interm response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), requesting while we are conducting a search for the remaining portions of your request, please be advised that the statistics for the first bullet below may be found online at: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/media-resources/stats.  CBP does not release enforcement statistics at a level lower than the Sector or Field Office level. (https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/media-resources/stats)
The number of non-citizens apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection since January 1, 2020 and the location where these apprehensions took place.
The number of non-citizens detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and
Customs and Border Protection since January 1, 2020.
The number of FD-936 forms filed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and
Customs and Border Protection along with the Originating Agency Identifier since
January 1, 2020.
The number of FD-936 forms rejected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation since
January 1, 2020.
The name and location of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) facility
where the DNA sample collection pilot is being conducted.
The Training DVD provided by the FBI Laboratory to to assist CBP and ICE with DNA
collection process as well as how to fill out form FD-936.
Any training event instructions or written implementation plans for the FBI Laboratory
‘train the trainer’ events at CBP locations.
The number of non-citizens that have remained in DHS custody after form FD-936 is
processed by the FBI.
Please notate file number CBP-2020-028220 on any future correspondence to CBP related to this request.
Sincerely,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

CBP-2020-028220 has been processed with the following final disposition: Full Grant.

Please see attached letter.