Senate Judiciary Committee memos and briefing materials re: StingRay/ISMI (Attorney General)
| Tracking # |
AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F) |
| Submitted | Feb. 9, 2015 |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
All memos, briefing materials or other communications (including emails with all attachments) sent to the staffs of Senator Leahy, Senator Grassley and/or the Senate Judiciary Committee in response to the letter dated December 23, 2014 sent to Attorney General Holder and Secretary Johnson regarding cell site simulators.
The December 23 letter can be found posted online here: http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/leahy-grassley-press-administration-use-cell-phone-tracking-program
The December 23 letter requested a written response to seven (7) enumerated questions by January 30, 2015, as well as a briefing of Judiciary Committee staff by February 6, 2015. At minimum, this FOIA request covers the written response to the December 23 letter, as well as materials prepared for the briefing of Judiciary Committee staff.
I furthermore request a fee waiver on the basis of my status as a journalist who has covered law enforcement technology and cell site simulators extensively. Here is a selection of articles I have published in national media outlets:
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/do-the-fbis-drones-invade-your-privacy-sorry-thats-private
The present FOIA request concerns a matter of interest to the public, as demonstrated not only by avid readership of my articles and considerable activism around cell site simulators nationwide, but also by congressional hearings such as the one called for by the Senate Judiciary Committee in the letter above.
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,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Please see the attached letter.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
From: MuckRock.com
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thank you for your help.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Our Office is still processing your request. Unfortunately, the searches of the Attorney General’s office and Office of Legislative Affairs is taking longer than anticipated. I want to thank you for your patience while we process your request.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
From: MuckRock.com
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thank you for your help.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Your request is still being processed. Please continue to contact me for progress of your FOIA request.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thank you for your help.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
The Office of Information Policy is currently conducting a search of the Office of the Attorney General as well as the Office of Legislative Affairs for any responsive records to your FOIA request.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thank you for your help.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Your request is still being processed. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this Office.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello -
Please advise whether I have been designated as a media requester for the purpose of fees in the event that my fee waiver is not approved.
In addition to the publication history provided at the time I submitted my request, I would be happy to provide links to my numerous articles on cell site simulators/StingRays published over the past year. Numerous other federal agencies have classified me as a media requester for the purpose of fees for my FOIA requests pertaining to cell site simulators and other law enforcement technologies.
I look forward to your timely response.
Best,
Shawn Musgrave
Reporter, MuckRock
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello -
Please advise as to my fee status for FOIA request AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Best,
Shawn Musgrave
Reporter, MuckRock
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thank you for your help.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Please be advised that we are still searching for responsive records. We estimate that it will take about three months to process your FOIA requests. This is a preliminary estimate at this time that will likely be modified as our searching is completed, and the volume and complexity of the material is evaluated. We will be able to provide a more accurate estimate once our searches have been completed and we have conducted an initial review of the responsive material.
Thank you for your continued patience,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Please be advised that we are still searching for responsive records. We estimate that it will take about four months to process your FOIA requests. This is a preliminary estimate at this time that will likely be modified as our searching is completed, and the volume and complexity of the material is evaluated. We will be able to provide a more accurate estimate once our searches have been completed and we have conducted an initial review of the responsive material.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney-Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Please be advised that we are still searching for responsive records. We estimate that it will take about three months to process your FOIA requests. This is a preliminary estimate at this time that will likely be modified as our searching is completed, and the volume and complexity of the material is evaluated. We will be able to provide a more accurate estimate once our searches have been completed and we have conducted an initial review of the responsive material.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney-Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Please be advised that we are still searching for responsive records. We estimate that it will take approximately two months to process your FOIA requests. This is a preliminary estimate at this time that will likely be modified as our searching is completed, and the volume and complexity of the material is evaluated. We will be able to provide a more accurate estimate once our searches have been completed and we have conducted an initial review of the responsive material.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney-Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Podolskiy, Aleksandr V. (OIP)
Mr. Musgrave,
Please be advised that we are still searching for responsive records. We estimate that it will take approximately one month to process your FOIA requests. This is a preliminary estimate at this time that will likely be modified as our searching is completed, and the volume and complexity of the material is evaluated. We will be able to provide a more accurate estimate once our searches have been completed and we have conducted an initial review of the responsive material.
Thank you,
Aleksandr V. Podolskiy
Attorney-Advisor
Office of Information Policy
Department of Justice
Phone: 202-514-3642
Fax: 202-514-1009
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Tennant, Sara (OIP)
Dear Mr. Musgrave:
Please see the attached.
Sara B. Tennant
Senior Government Information Specialist
Office of Information Policy
U.S. Department of Justice
1425 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 11050
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Ph: (202) 514-7868
Sara.Tennant@usdoj.gov<mailto:Sara.Tennant@usdoj.gov>
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 9, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #AG/15-01880 (F) ; OLA/15-01881 (F).
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Tennant, Sara (OIP)
Dear Mr. Musgrave:
Please see the attached.
Sara B. Tennant
Senior Government Information Specialist
Office of Information Policy
U.S. Department of Justice
1425 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 11050
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Ph: (202) 514-7868
Sara.Tennant@usdoj.gov<mailto:Sara.Tennant@usdoj.gov>
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