Records Related to Executive Order Restricting Travel from Muslim-Majority Countries Signed by Former President Donald Trump (U.S. Department of State)

Thank you for filing your FOIA request online on 3/5/2023. Here is a review of your request.

The records I request can be described as follows:

To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:I am writing to request access to any and all records related to the executive order signed by former President Donald Trump that restricted travel from several Muslim-majority countries in 2017. Specifically, I am requesting the following documents:All versions of the executive order signed by former President Donald Trump that restricted travel from several Muslim-majority countries, including but not limited to Executive Order 13769 and any subsequent versions or ordersAny correspondence, memoranda, or other documents related to the development, implementation, or enforcement of the executive order, including communications between the White House and other agencies such as the Department of Justice, Department of State, and Department of Homeland SecurityAny internal reports or assessments conducted by the government on the impact of the executive order on individuals, families, and communities affected by the travel banAny records related to the waiver process for individuals seeking an exemption from the travel banAny other documents, including emails, letters, and reports, that pertain to the executive order restricting travel from Muslim-majority countriesThe 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,JordanUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

The time period of my request is from 01/01/2012 to 03/05/2023

I am An individual seeking information for personal use and not for commercial use.

I am willing to pay $25 for my request.

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**THIS EMAIL BOX IS NOT MONITORED, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.** Mr.Jordan: This email acknowledges receipt of your March 5, 2023, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) request received by the U.S. Department of State, Office ofInformation Programs and Services on March 6, 2023, regardingall versions of the executive order signed by former President Donald Trump that restricted travel from several Muslim-majority countries, including but not limited to Executive Order 13769 and any subsequent versions or orders, and all supporting documents (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2012 To 3/5/2023). Unless you advise otherwise, we will treat as non-responsive any compilations of publicly available news reports and any publicly available documents not created by the U.S. government, such as mass-distribution emails from news media.  This Office assigned your request the subject reference number and placed it in the complex processing track where it will beprocessed as quickly as possible. See 22 CFR § 171.11(h). This Office willnot be able to respond within the 20 days provided by the statute due to“unusual circumstances.” See 5 U.S.C. §552(a)(6)(B)(i)-(iii). In this instance,the unusual circumstances include the need to search for and collect requestedrecords from other Department offices or Foreign Service posts. If you have any questions regarding yourrequest , would like to narrow the scope or arrange analternative time frame to speed its processing, or would like an estimated dateof completion, please contact our FOIA Requester Service Center or our FOIAPublic Liaison by email at FOIAstatus@state.gov or telephone at202-261-8484. Additionally, youmay contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at theNational Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIAmediation services they offer. Thecontact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government InformationServices, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS,College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769. **THIS EMAIL BOX IS NOT MONITORED, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.**

Mr. Jordan,

This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of FOIA case number F-2023-05649.

The Office of Information Programs and Services’ electronic records system indicates this request is in process and has an estimated date of completion (EDC) of September 30, 2025. Please note, EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. If the request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent sooner.

Please be advised that the Department currently has a backlog of FOIA requests and is working through it as quickly as possible. As the Department continues to work through its backlog of FOIA requests, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.

We apologize for the delayed response and appreciate your continued patience.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Mr. Jordan,

This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of FOIA case number F-2023-05649.

The Office of Information Programs and Services’ electronic records system indicates this request is in process and has an estimated date of completion (EDC) of September 30, 2025. Please note, EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. If the request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent sooner.

Please be advised that the Department currently has a backlog of FOIA requests and is working through it as quickly as possible. As the Department continues to work through its backlog of FOIA requests, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.

We apologize for the delayed response and appreciate your continued patience.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

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