DOJ - Crimes by Iranian nationals
| Submitted | Nov. 21, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Frank Matt
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
I request all documents, memos, and communications (including written, email, and electronic correspondence) related to or mentioning instructions to review and/or publicize investigations involving Iran or Iranian nationals.
In an article published November 19th, the Washington Post reported that national security prosecutors at the Justice Department had been told to look at any ongoing investigations involving Iran or Iranian nationals with an eye toward making them public.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/justice-department-pushing-iran-connected-charges-in-hbo-hack-other-cases/2017/11/19/0cc557fc-cd4b-11e7-9d3a-bcbe2af58c3a_story.html?utm_term=.a1382d27258b
I am member of the news media and I request that you categorize me as such for the purpose of fees. I am a reporter whose work has been published with McClatchy Newspapers, The Investigative Fund and Al Jazeera English. I am currently pursuing journalistic projects in the employ of outlets including The Investigative Fund, Climate Home and MuckRock. I am requesting this information for the purposes of newsgathering for MuckRock.com.
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,
Frank Matt
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Frank Matt
MuckRock News
Dept MR 46077
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
Re: FOIA/PA #18-046
Dear Mr. Matt:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your email dated November 21, 2017 pertaining to all documents, memos, and communications (including written, email, and electronic correspondence) related to or mentioning instructions to review and/or publicize investigations involving Iran or Iranian nationals. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on November 21, 2017.
Our policy is to process FOIA requests on a first-in, first-out basis. Consistent with this policy, every effort will be made to respond to your request as quickly as possible. The actual processing time will depend upon the complexity of the request, whether it involves sensitive or voluminous records, and whether consultations with other agencies or agency components are appropriate.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello,
We are still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello,
Sorry for the delay. We are still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
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~WRD000
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello,
Sorry for the delay. We are still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
-
~WRD000
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
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From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello,
The National Security Division is still searching for possible responsive documents. I am sorry for the delay. Once our search is complete, you will be notified.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
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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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello,
Sorry for the delay. We are still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
-
~WRD000
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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Dear Mr. Matt,
The National Security Division is still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request. We are sorry for the delay. We will notify you once our search is complete.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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From: Muckrock Staff
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From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Nov. 21, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Frank Matt
MuckRock News
Dept MR 46077
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
Re: FOIA/PA #18-046
Dear Mr. Matt:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your email dated November 21, 2017 pertaining to all documents, memos, and communications (including written, email, and electronic correspondence) related to or mentioning instructions to review and/or publicize investigations involving Iran or Iranian nationals. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on November 21, 2017.
Because it has been some time since we have corresponded with you, we would like to know if you are still interested in having your request processed. We have tried to contact you via email as well as by telephone to no avail. Please inform this office in writing by mail or email whether you would like us to continue processing your request. You may contact our Government Information Specialist, Arnetta Mallory, for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request at:
U.S. Department of Justice
Records and FOIA Unit
3 Constitution Square
175 N Street N.E. 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 233-2639
NSDFOIA@usdoj.gov
If this Office does not receive your response within 30 days of the date of this letter, we will assume you are no longer interested, and your request will be administratively closed. This is not a denial of your request, and it will not preclude you from filing other requests in the future.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist