DHS Child Death Records Meta-FOIA 2020-HQFO-01751
| Tracking # |
2023-HQAP-00051 2022-HQFO-00394 |
| Submitted | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Due | Jan. 31, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Andrew Free
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records created or received by DHS in response to the FOIA request marked 2020-HQFO-01751, including, but not limited to:
1. FOIA tasking records.
2. Metadata demonstrating FOIA processing actions by DHS FOIA and agency components.
3. Notifications to DHS agency personnel or components regarding the receipt of this FOIA request, and any steps taken to process it.
4. Communications regarding 2020-HQFO-01751 or the FOIA request assigned that tracking number.
I make this request on behalf of the Al Otro Lado #DetentionKills Transparency Initiative.
I hereby request expediting processing of this request because it pertains to records regarding alleged or documenting government misconduct and lawbreaking. As to the underlying records, independent medical professionals testified on July 15, 2020, before a House Subcommittee hearing that DHS-OIG did not complete a competent death investigation into the deaths of indigenous refugee children in Border Patrol or Customs & Border Protection custody. These experts further testified that both children’s deaths were preventable. These deaths were the subject of widespread media coverage and public figures’ statements, including a statement by the then-President of the United States that one of the children’s father was to blame for his child’s death, which was broadcast throughout Guatemala and amplified by that nation’s President. With respect to the FOIA processing records at issue here, expedited processing is proper under 6 C.F.R. 5.5(e) because the Department of Homeland Security has violated the timing provisions of the FOIA by failing to make these records promptly available. The Department has also likely violated the statutory requirement that it affirmatively release on the agency’s FOIA Reading Room any set of records that has been requested three or more times.
I certify pursuant to the penalties of perjury under 28 USC 1746 that the foregoing statements regarding expediting processing are true and correct.
Please acknowledge this request, assign it an individualized tracking number, and adjudicate this request for expedited processing within ten working days, as required by law.
Many thanks,
Andrew Free
Al Otro Lado #DetentionKills Transparency Initiative.
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,
Andrew Free
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
Request Number 2022-HQFO-00394 has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference request number 2022-HQFO-00394.
Regards,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your HQ FOIA request #2022-HQFO-00394 has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Good Afternoon,
Attached is our acknowledgment of your DHS FOIA request. If you need to contact this office again concerning your request, please provide the DHS reference number. This will enable us to quickly retrieve the information you are seeking and reduce our response time. This office can be reached at 866-431-0486.
Regards,
DHS Privacy Office
Disclosure & FOIA Program
STOP 0655
Department of Homeland Security
245 Murray Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20528-0655
Telephone: 1-866-431-0486 or 202-343-1743
Fax: 202-343-4011
Visit our FOIA website (http://www.dhs.gov/foia)
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your OIG FOIA request #'2022-IGFO-00129' has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
Your request has been received by the Department of Homeland Security. The request has been assigned tracking # '2022-IGFO-00129', please log into your account and review your submission.
The application address is https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/.
Thank you,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
Your request has been received by the Department of Homeland Security. The request has been assigned tracking # '2022-IGFO-00136', please log into your account and review your submission.
The application address is https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/.
Thank you,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your OIG FOIA request #'2022-IGFO-00136' has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2022-HQFO-00394.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Andrew Free
We hereby appeal the agency's failure to comply with the timing provisions of the Act.
From: Department of Homeland Security
Good afternoon,
Attached is our acknowledgment of your DHS FOIA appeal. If you need to contact this office again concerning your request, please provide the DHS reference number. This will enable us to quickly retrieve the information you are seeking and reduce our response time. This office can be reached at 866-431-0486.
Regards,
DHS Privacy Office
Disclosure & FOIA Program
STOP 0655
Department of Homeland Security
245 Murray Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20528-0655
Telephone: 1-866-431-0486 or 202-343-1743
Fax: 202-343-4011
Visit our FOIA website (http://www.dhs.gov/foia)
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
Your request has been received by the Department of Homeland Security. The request has been assigned tracking # '2023-IGAP-00005', please log into your account and review your submission.
The application address is https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/.
Thank you,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your OIG Appeals request #2023-IGAP-00005 has been updated to the following status 'Closed'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your OIG FOIA request #2022-IGFO-00129 has been updated to the following status 'Closed'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your OIG FOIA request #2022-IGFO-00136 has been updated to the following status 'In Process'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your OIG FOIA request #2022-IGFO-00136 has been updated to the following status 'In Process'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Homeland Security
Mr. Free:
Please find attached the FOIA Appeal Decision issued by Chef Judge
Brudzinski's office for the above matter.
Thank you,
Lauren M. Meus
Hearing Docket Clerk
U.S. Coast Guard
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Homeland Security
Mr. Free:
Please find attached the Final FOIA Appeal Letter issued by Chief Judge
Brudzinski's office for the above matter.
Thank you,
Lauren M. Meus
Hearing Docket Clerk
U.S. Coast Guard
From: Department of Homeland Security
Dear Andrew Free,
The status of your OIG FOIA request #2022-IGFO-00136 has been updated to the following status 'In Process'. To log into the Department of Homeland Security PAL click on the Application URL below.
https://foiarequest.dhs.gov/
Sincerely,
Department of Homeland Security
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-HQAP-00051.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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