Security Camera Footage - 9/26/2014 - Between 12am and 2am

Zach Weissmueller filed this request with the United States Customs and Border Protection of the United States of America.
Tracking #

2015-029079

Status
Rejected

Communications

From: Zach Weissmueller

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting the security camera footage covering the Laredo I-35 Immigration Checkpoint Station (interior and exterior) between the hours of 12am and 2am on September 26, 2014 and any other related video or audio pertaining to the detainment and arrest of Ashot Antonyan (ie, Greg Rosenberg) on that date, including but not limited to seized cell phone footage.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Zach Weissmueller

From: AYALA, DANIEL

Mr. Weissmueller,

We received your request at the Laredo North Station. For this type of requests, please direct your request to Laredo Sector (956-764 3200) attention Director, Gracie Medina.

Respectfully,

Daniel Ayala

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Laredo North Station

956 764 3800

From: MuckRock

Hello Ms. Medina,

Per the attached communications, the following FOIA request is being directed to your office for processing. Confirmation of receipt and an estimated date of completion would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your help.

________________________________

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting the security camera footage covering the Laredo I-35 Immigration Checkpoint Station (interior and exterior) between the hours of 12am and 2am on September 26, 2014 and any other related video or audio pertaining to the detainment and arrest of Ashot Antonyan (ie, Greg Rosenberg) on that date, including but not limited to seized cell phone footage.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Zach Weissmueller

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: LRTSECURITYPOLICYCOMPLIANCE

Good morning Mr. Weissmuller,

U. S. Customs and Border Protection has released revised process for filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Effective May 31, 2013, the public may complete their own requests via the website http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia link. You will be required to register before submitting online. Once submitted you may track the status of your request, search for request submitted by others, access previously released records, and generate agency-specific FOIA processing reports.

Thank you,

Evelyn Ramirez
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
Laredo Sector Headquarters
Security, Policy & Compliance
Office: 956-764-3381
Fax: 956-764-3088
evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov<mailto:evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov>

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: LRTSECURITYPOLICYCOMPLIANCE

Good morning,

We are unable to provide you with a status to your Freedom of Information Act request. Please refer to your tracking number and access website for status information.

Thank you,

Evelyn Ramirez
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
Laredo Sector Headquarters
Security, Policy & Compliance
Office: 956-764-3381
Fax: 956-764-3088
evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov<mailto:evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov>

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

From: MuckRock

Hello Ms. Ramirez,

Thank you very much for your message. Unfortunately, this FOIA request has yet to receive a tracking number. As indicated by the previous communications, this request was directed to Ms. Medina for processing. Please send confirmation that it has been received and processing has begun.

Thank you very much for your help.

From: RAMIREZ, EVELYN C

Good afternoon Mr. Weissmuller,

Our office is not authorized to file Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on your behalf; therefore, a tracking number cannot be provided to you. Once you have submitted the FOIA request via the link listed below, you will receive a tracking number.
Thank you,

Evelyn Ramirez
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
Laredo Sector Headquarters
Security, Policy & Compliance
Office: 956-764-3381
Fax: 956-764-3088
evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov<mailto:evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov>

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

From: MuckRock

To Whom It May Concern:

The FOIA request copied below was initially sent to the Laredo North Border Patrol Station and is now being redirected to your office for processing. Confirmation of receipt and an estimated date of completion would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your help.

From: MEDINA, GRACIE

To whom it may concern.

Your FOIA request needs to be submitted through the following link Freedom of Information Act | U.S. Customs and Border Protection<http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia> which in turn takes you to the page below.

That is where you submit your request; through the “Submit a FOIA Request Online”. You will then be issued a tracking number. With that you can track the status in the future by selecting “Check Status of FOIA Request”.

This office and my staff is unable to provide a status update, it must be done through the site link I have provided above.

Failure to submit your FOIA through the link provided above will further delay your request.

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Thank you,
Gracie Medina
Director, Security, Policy & Compliance
DHS ~ CBP ~ OBP
gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov<mailto:gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov>
O: 956-764-3328
F: 956-764-3257
C: 956-285-6558

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MEDINA, GRACIE

Zack Weissmueller,

I am including the instructions provided to you on December 12, 2014 for your reference. This office does not have access to the status of FOIA requests. You need to return to the site to check the status of your request. You need to enter the tracking number you were provided when you submitted your request.

If you have additional questions, you can call (202) 325-0150 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST for updates.

Your FOIA request needs to be submitted through the following link Freedom of Information Act | U.S. Customs and Border Protection<http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia> which in turn takes you to the page below.

That is where you submit your request; through the “Submit a FOIA Request Online”. You will then be issued a tracking number. With that you can track the status in the future by selecting “Check Status of FOIA Request”.

This office and my staff is unable to provide a status update, it must be done through the site link I have provided above.
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Thank you,
Gracie Medina
Director, Security, Policy & Compliance
DHS ~ CBP ~ OBP
gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov<mailto:gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov>
O: 956-764-3328
F: 956-764-3257
C: 956-285-6558

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

From: MuckRock

Hello Ms. Medina,

This FOIA request was directed to you for processing by Laredo North Station. Registration online is not desired for this request; also, it should be noted that the link to the "Privacy Act" (listed in association with the requirement to agree with its conditions) does not work. The current understanding that one may file through the online but that it is not required. If email submission is not accepted, please provide another appropriate address to which this request may be submitted.

Thank you.

From: MEDINA, GRACIE

Zack Weissmueller,
You were directed to this office as we are responsible for assisting with requests and provide the appropriate source which is the online system you have been provided to submit a FOIA. This is the only means of submitting FOIAs we have been instructed to use and do not have any other email or address. The only contact number available is (202) 325-0150.

The site can be accessed by www.cbp.gov<http://www.cbp.gov>, scroll to the bottom of the page and select FOIA then select “Submit a FOIA Online”. I have tested this address from a system other than a government computer and it is operational. You can create an account or continue to submit your request as a guest. If you create an account you are provided with enhanced features regarding the system and your request.

The information below is available in the FAQs on the FOIA site.

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Thank you,
Gracie Medina
Director, Security, Policy & Compliance
DHS ~ CBP ~ OBP
gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov<mailto:gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov>
O: 956-764-3328
F: 956-764-3257
C: 956-285-6558

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

From: MuckRock

To Whom It May Concern:

The FOIA request copied below was initially submitted on November 6, 2015 to Laredo North Station. Direction was received to forward this request to Customs and Border Protection. Email submission, as indicated by the attached communications, has not be successful. Please confirm that this request has been received, provide a tracking number, and estimate the date when one may expect it to be filled.

Thank you.

_______________________________

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting the security camera footage covering the Laredo I-35 Immigration Checkpoint Station (interior and exterior) between the hours of 12am and 2am on September 26, 2014 and any other related video or audio pertaining to the detainment and arrest of Ashot Antonyan (ie, Greg Rosenberg) on that date, including but not limited to seized cell phone footage.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Zach Weissmueller

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: LRTSECURITYPOLICYCOMPLIANCE

Zack Weissmueller,

You were directed to this office as we are responsible for assisting with requests and provide the appropriate source which, is the online system you have been provided to submit a FOIA. This is the only means of submitting FOIAs we have been instructed to use and do not have any other email or address. The only contact number available is (202) 325-0150.

The site can be accessed by www.cbp.gov<http://www.cbp.gov<http://www.cbp.gov%3chttp:/www.cbp.gov>>, scroll to the bottom of the page and select FOIA then select “Submit a FOIA Online”. I have tested this address from a system other than a government computer and it is operational. You can create an account or continue to submit your request as a guest. If you create an account you are provided with enhanced features regarding the system and your request.

The information below is available in the FAQs on the FOIA site.

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Thank you,
Gracie Medina
Director, Security, Policy & Compliance
DHS ~ CBP ~ OBP
gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov<mailto:gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov<mailto:gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov%3cmailto:gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov>>
O: 956-764-3328
F: 956-764-3257
C: 956-285-6558

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

Thank you,

Evelyn Ramirez
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
Laredo Sector Headquarters
Security, Policy & Compliance
Office: 956-764-3381
Fax: 956-764-3088
evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov<mailto:evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov>

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

From: CBPFOIA@cbp.dhs.gov

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d28069c5b0)
* Tracking Number: CBP-2015-029079
* Requester Name: Zach Weissmueller
* Date Submitted: 04/15/2015
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
I am requesting the security camera footage covering the Laredo I-35 Immigration Checkpoint Station (interior and exterior) between the hours of 12am and 2am on September 26, 2014 and any other related video or audio pertaining to the detainment and arrest of Ashot Antonyan (ie, Greg Rosenberg) on that date, including but not limited to seized cell phone footage.

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2015-029079.

Thank you for your help.

From: LRTSECURITYPOLICYCOMPLIANCE

To Whom It May Concern:

Our office does not have access to the status of FOIA requests. You may access FOIA online site and enter tracking number provided to you to obtain the status.

Thank you,

Evelyn Ramirez
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
Laredo Sector Headquarters
Security, Policy & Compliance
Office: 956-764-3381
Fax: 956-764-3088
evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov<mailto:evelyn.c.ramirez@dhs.gov>

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2015-029079.

Thank you for your help.

From: LRTSECURITYPOLICYCOMPLIANCE

We do not have access to provide you status on your request. You need to access the CBP FOIA site to check the status of your FOIA request.

Freedom of Information Act | U.S. Customs and Border Protection<http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia>

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Thank you,
Gracie Medina
Director, Security, Policy & Compliance
DHS ~ CBP ~ OBP
gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov<mailto:gracie.medina@cbp.dhs.gov>
O: 956-764-3328
F: 956-764-3257
C: 956-285-6558

Warning: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5USC552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information, and is not to be released to the public or personnel who do not have a valid “need-to-know” without prior approval from the Office of Border Patrol, Security, Policy and Compliance Department.

From: CBPFOIA@cbp.dhs.gov

The FOIA request CBP-2015-029079 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-OBP-2015-029079. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number:
CBP-2015-029079
* New Tracking Number:
CBP-OBP-2015-029079
* Requester Name:
Zach Weissmueller
* Date Submitted:
04/15/2015
* Long Description:
I am requesting the security camera footage covering the Laredo I-35 Immigration Checkpoint Station (interior and exterior) between the hours of 12am and 2am on September 26, 2014 and any other related video or audio pertaining to the detainment and arrest of Ashot Antonyan (ie, Greg Rosenberg) on that date, including but not limited to seized cell phone footage.

From: CBPFOIA@cbp.dhs.gov

Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request CBP-OBP-2015-029079 has been
determined to be not applicable as the request is not billable.
Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Request Created on:
04/15/2015
* Request Long Description:
I am requesting the security camera footage covering the Laredo I-35 Immigration Checkpoint Station (interior and exterior) between the hours of 12am and 2am on September 26, 2014 and any other related video or audio pertaining to the detainment and arrest of Ashot Antonyan (ie, Greg Rosenberg) on that date, including but not limited to seized cell phone footage.

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-OBP-2015-029079 .

Thank you for your help.

From: CBPFOIA@cbp.dhs.gov

The FOIA request CBP-OBP-2015-029079 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-2015-029079. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number:
CBP-OBP-2015-029079
* New Tracking Number:
CBP-2015-029079
* Requester Name:
Zach Weissmueller
* Date Submitted:
04/15/2015
* Long Description:
I am requesting the security camera footage covering the Laredo I-35 Immigration Checkpoint Station (interior and exterior) between the hours of 12am and 2am on September 26, 2014 and any other related video or audio pertaining to the detainment and arrest of Ashot Antonyan (ie, Greg Rosenberg) on that date, including but not limited to seized cell phone footage.

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 Nov. 6, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2015-029079 ; CBP-OBP-2015-029079 .

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: CBPFOIA@cbp.dhs.gov

A search of CBP databases produced records responsive to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request CBP-2015-029079. CBP has determined that the responsive records are partially releasable, pursuant to Title 5 U.S.C. § 552 and have applied the appropriate exemptions . You have a right to appeal our withholding determination. Should you wish to do so, you must send your appeal and a copy of this letter, within 60 days of the date of this letter, to: FOIAAppeals, Policy and Litigation Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 90 K Street, NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177 , following the procedures outlined in the DHS regulations at Title 6 C.F.R. § 5.9. Your envelope and letter should be marked " FOIA Appeal." Copies of the FOIA and DHS regulations are available at www.dhs.gov/foia Please notate file number CBP-2015-029079 on any future correspondence to CBP related to this request.
Given the nature of this request, some records are only being released to you as the requester. If you have an account in FOIAonline, you may access those records by logging into FOIAonline. Otherwise, those responsive records will be sent via the method agreed upon with the FOIA processor. (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/home?objectId=090004d28069c5b0)

From: United States Customs and Border Protection

The request has been rejected, with the agency stating that the information or document(s) requested are exempt from disclosure.

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