FBI File on Louis Brandeis
| Tracking # |
DOJ-AP-2016- 003400; 1347729-000 |
| Submitted | March 28, 2016 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Russel Neiss
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Any and all documents that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has regarding Louis Brandeis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Brandeis). Proof of death is not required, because his death was widely reported. I would like to specify that the FBI should search all field offices as well as HQ for these records; to search the older, manual indices as well as the automated indices; and finally to include cross-references, as well.
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,
Russel Neiss
From: Sobonya, David P. (RMD) (FBI)
Dear Mr. Neiss,
The FBI has received your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy (FOIPA) request and it will be forwarded to Initial Processing for review. Your request will be processed under the provisions of FOIPA and a response will be mailed to you at a later date.
Requests for fee waivers and expedited processing will be addressed once your request has been assigned an FOIPA request number. You will receive written notification of the FBI's decision.
Information regarding the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/, http://www.fbi.gov/foia/ or http://www.justice.gov/oip. If you require additional assistance please contact us at foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov.
Thank you,
David P. Sobonya
Public Information Officer/GIS
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO (540) 868-4593
Direct (540) 868-4286
Fax (540) 868-4391/4997
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From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
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 March 28, 2016. 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: FOIPAQUESTIONS
Dear Mr. Neiss,
Your FOIPA request number is 1347729-000.
Please check the status of your FOIPA Request at http://www.fbi.gov and access the (Freedom of Information Act) link at the bottom of the page, or http://www.fbi.gov/foia, or https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps, and follow the instructions below.
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Thank you,
Holly Early
Public Liaison/GIS
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391/4997
E-mail: foiparequest@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foiparequest@ic.fbi.gov>
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From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Russel Neiss
To whom it may concern,
On 3/28/16 I requested "Any and all documents that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has regarding Louis Brandeis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Brandeis)." Which was assigned a FOIPA request number of 1347729-000. The request explicitly requested that the FBI should search all field offices as well as HQ for these records; and to search the older, manual indices as well as the automated indices; and finally to include cross-references, as well.
In response I received 8 pages of documents that seem to date 30+ years after the death of Mr. Brandeis, and merely mention the name of an auxiliary of the Zionist Organization of America named after him. I don't believe a reasonable search was executed in this instance and respectfully request a proper search be done.
Thank you
Please
From: OIP-NoReply@usdoj.gov
06/07/2016 11:56 AM FOIA Request: DOJ-AP-2016-003400
From: Russel Neiss
I'm following up on the status of appeal DOJ-AP-2016-003400 which was received now over a year ago. What is the current status of this request?
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. 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 request, copied below. 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.
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