Elijah Muhammad travels to Africa and Asia, June 1959 to February 1960
| Tracking # |
F-2018-03466 |
| Submitted | May 4, 2018 |
| Due | June 4, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jefferson Morley
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Please provide any cables, memoranda, reports, or correspondence related to or mentioning Elijah Muhammad, leader of the the American black nationalist group, the Nation of Islam, and a trip he made to Africa and Asia in late 1959.
Muhammad was granted a passport on June 24, 1959 (see attachment). In October 1959, the FBI reported he would travel on November 6 to various countries including Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Morocco, Senegal and Pakistan.
Muhammad was in Algeria on December 3-8, 1959; in Morocco Dec 8-10, and Senegal starting on December 11, 1959. (see attachment) He visited Pakistan in January 1960 and returned to the United States on January 6, 1960.
Please provide any related cables, memoranda, reports, or correspondence generated before Muhammad's arrival in each country and after his departure.
Please check the files of the Department's Office of Security.
As Washington correspondent for AlterNet.org, I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the State t its activities for the Washington Post, Slate, Salon, Arms Control Today, the New Republic, and the Nation. As such, as I have a reasonable expectation of publication. Additionally, courts have held that the news media status "focuses on the nature of the requester, not its request. The provision requires that the request be “made by” a representative of the news media. Id. § 552(a)(4)(A)(ii)(II). A newspaper reporter, for example, is a representative of the news media regardless of how much interest there is in the story for which he or she is requesting information." As such, the details of the request itself are moot for the purposes of determining the appropriate fee category. As such, my primary purpose is to inform about government activities by reporting on it and making the released files available to the public. I therefore request that fees be waived.
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,
Jeff Morley
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,
Jefferson Morley
From: U.S. Department of State
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
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 May 4, 2018. 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:
Dear Mr. Morley,
This is in response to your fax transmitted on August 6, 2018 regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03466. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request is pending processing. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.
The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 10,500 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Morley,
This is in reference to your e-mail below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act case control number F-2018-03466.
The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Morley,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03466. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department’s search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Morley,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03466.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department’s search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Morley,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03466. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Morley,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-03466.
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Morley,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA Act case control number (F-2018-03466).
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Jeff Morley,
This is in response to your e-mail below concerning your Freedom of Information Act case control number F-2018-03466
Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at
202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Jeff Morley,
This is in response to case control number F-2018-03466.
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~WRD032
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 May 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03466.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Morley,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-03466
Your FOIA case is still in process and your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined for your case.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service
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