Social media guidance 10/07 onward (Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit)
| Tracking # |
FOIA/PA #24-089 PRAO-FOIA- 23-045 FOIA-2024-00342 EMRUFOIA110623-B 2024-USMS-000116 EMRUFOIA110623-B 2024-USMS-000116 EMRUFOIA110623-B EMRUFOIA110623 |
| Multi Request | Social media guidance 10/07 onward |
| Submitted | Nov. 3, 2023 |
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From: Caroline Haskins
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) From October 7, 2023 to the time that this request is processed: A copy of any official guidance provided to, or created by, the head of social media or communications for this department — specifically, guidance regarding public communications or posts about the Israel/Gaza conflict.
Note 1: These documents may be referred to as guidance documents, social media policy documents, memoranda, letters, notes from meetings, or emails.
Note 2: If you need a keyword search, please search for the following terms:
—“Israel"
—“Gaza"
—“Hamas
—“Palestine"
—“Palestinian"
—"Students for Justice in Palestine"
—“SJP"
—“Chabad
—"Hillel”
Note 3: Please limit the scope of this request to the head of communications/social media for this department.
This FOI request is being filed in pursuit of a time-sensitive news story. Therefore, I ask that my request is expedited. When completing this request, please prioritize whichever records would take the least amount of time to be located and released. I would like these records in electronic format, sent via email or other digital method, and again, please release documents on a rolling basis, as they become available.
If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed.
Also, I am a member of the news media as a reporter for Business Insider, and the requested documents are in the public interest and not being made for commercial purposes. Therefore, I ask that all fees are waived in the processing of my request. If fees associated with this request will be in excess of $25, kindly notify me in advance of fulfilling this request. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is timely, I would appreciate your communicating with me if you have questions regarding this request.
Thanks again, and if there are any questions about my request, can provide any clarification that will help expedite the processing of my request, please contact me at email address. I am also happy to hop on the phone.
I look forward to your reply within 20 business days, as the statute requires and an even more prompt reply if you can make a determination without having to review the records in question.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Best,
Caroline
From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Please see the attached response to your FOIA request. Please note, your request has been assigned tracking number EMRUFOIA110623.
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From: Caroline Haskins
Hi, can I please direct my request to:
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVICE
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -
NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION
Intergovernmental and Public Liaison
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL -
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY ADVISORY OFFICE -
UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Please see the attached response to your FOIA request. Please note, your request has been assigned tracking number EMRUFOIA110623-B
From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Good Afternoon, I hope this email finds you safe and in g ood health. Attached is an acknowledgement letter pertaining to USMS FOIARequest Number 2024-USMS-000116 . Should you have any questions, please contact the United States Marshals Service through the Public Access Link (PAL). Thank you, USMS FOIA Administrative Team
The United States Marshals Service would likeyour opinion on the processing of this request. The survey is optional and willbe used in furtherance of improving upon the FOIA requesting process. Allresponses will be reviewed by an independent component of the USMS and not bythe FOIA Office itself; accordingly, any responses received will not affect theprocessing of your request: https://usms.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ADObMYFw7DI3Y2 (https://usms.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ADObMYFw7DI3Y2)
From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Good Evening,
Please disregard the previous email as it was sent in error.
Please see the attached response to your FOIA request. Please note, your request has been assigned tracking number EMRUFOIA110623-B
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From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Dear Requestor-
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is responding to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request 2024-USMS-000116. Please find attached the final disclosure.
Sincerely,
USMS FOIA Admin NOTICE: This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient (or the recipient's agent), you are hereby notified that unauthorized dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is prohibited and may violate applicable law. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. The United States Marshals Service would likeyour opinion on the processing of this request. The survey is optional and willbe used in furtherance of improving upon the FOIA requesting process. Allresponses will be reviewed by an independent component of the USMS and not bythe FOIA Office itself; accordingly, any responses received will not affect theprocessing of your request: https://usms.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ADObMYFw7DI3Y2 (https://usms.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ADObMYFw7DI3Y2)
From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Attached is correspondence from the Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy, which is associated with the above-referenced Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Please do not reply to this e-mail, as this account is not monitored.
Thank you,
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Initial Request Staff
Office of Information Policy
U.S. Department of Justice
202-514-3642 (Main Line)
202-514-1009 (Fax)
From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Attached is correspondence from the Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy, which is associated with the above-referenced Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Please do not reply to this e-mail, as this account is not monitored.
Thank you,
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Initial Request Staff
Office of Information Policy
U.S. Department of Justice
202-514-3642 (Main Line)
202-514-1009 (Fax)
From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Dear Caroline:
Attached please find PRAO’s response to your November 3, 2023, FOIA request (PRAO-FOIA- 23-045 (Matter ID: 23-12-4609)).
Cordially,
Quadira Zeleke
FOIA Liaison
Department of Justice
Professional Responsibility Advisory Office
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From: Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit
Caroline
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 154166
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
requests@muckrock.com
Re: FOIA/PA #24-089
Dear Caroline:
This is to acknowledge your email dated November 15, 2023, for information pertaining to From October 7, 2023 to the time that this request is processed: A copy of any official guidance provided to, or created by, the head of social media or communications for this department - specifically, guidance regarding public communications or posts about the Israel/Gaza conflict. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on November 15, 2023.
We are unable to process your request as submitted. The information you have requested is not handled by the National Security Division, therefor your file is closed administratively.
After carefully considering your request, the FOIA office of the National Security Division had determined that your request is possibly maintained by another component of the U.S. Department of Justice. If you have any questions, you may contact the Office of Public Affairs at the following address:
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20530
If you are not satisfied with the National Security Division's determination in response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, 441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20530, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA STAR portal by creating an account on the following website: https://foiastar.doj.gov. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within 90 days of the date of my response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal.
Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769.
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist
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