FOIA - Covert Surveillance Programs, Counterintelligence Operations and Domestic Intelligence Activities (Inspector General Central Intelligence Agency)

To Whom It May Concern:

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

This FOIA request, submitted by Evan L Rees, seeks access to documents related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities conducted by this agency or it's contractors that may be synonymous with or reminiscent of tactics employed in historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra. Specifically, this request aims to obtain records pertaining to activities that could be colloquially referred to as "Cointelpro 2.0" or any other covert programs undertaken by the agency involving surveillance, infiltration, disruption, or manipulation of individuals or groups within the United States.

Documents of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Internal memoranda, directives, and communications discussing the planning, execution, and objectives of such covert operations, including any references to MK Ultra or similar programs.
2. Operational plans, strategies, and guidelines governing the conduct of surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities, including any involvement or coordination with community policing initiatives.
3. Records of surveillance operations, including logs, reports, and warrants obtained for monitoring targeted individuals or groups, including any watch lists or databases used for tracking.
4. Intelligence reports, assessments, and analyses generated as a result of surveillance and infiltration efforts, including any assessments related to private contractors involved in intelligence activities.
5. Training materials, manuals, and protocols used to educate personnel involved in covert operations, including any materials related to community alerts or coordination with neighborhood watch groups.
6. Budgetary documents related to the funding and allocation of resources for covert surveillance and intelligence activities.
7. Legal opinions, guidance, and interpretations concerning the legality and oversight of covert programs.
8. After-action reports, evaluations, and assessments conducted to review the effectiveness and impact of covert operations.

This request also encompasses documents related to activities synonymous with or related to "Cointelpro 2.0," including but not limited to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, undercover investigations, disruption programs, counterterrorism measures, covert infiltration tactics, political surveillance programs, coercive intelligence operations, and national security investigations.

Please process this request specifically for Evan L Rees, as the documents sought are requested in relation to myself.

I am specifically requesting expedited processing of this request, as the information sought is of timely and significant public interest.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Evan L Rees

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,

Evan L Rees

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to follow up on my previous request submitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Office of the Inspector General at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), dated 3/27/2024. This request sought access to records related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities that may be reminiscent of historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra.

As of today's date, I have not received any response or acknowledgment of my request. Given the significance and urgency of the information sought, I am requesting an update on the status of my request and an estimated timeline for when I can expect a response.

For your reference, my original request outlined specific documents of interest, including internal memoranda, operational plans, records of surveillance operations, intelligence reports, training materials, budgetary documents, legal opinions, and after-action reports related to covert programs and activities synonymous with "Cointelpro 2.0".

I would like to reiterate my request for expedited processing due to the timely and significant public interest in the subject matter. The information sought pertains to matters of historical significance and public concern, and expedited processing would facilitate transparency and accountability.

I remain committed to cooperating with your office and appreciate your attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if further clarification or information is required to facilitate the processing of my request.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Evan L Rees