SOP and Manuals for Cases Held Under INA 212(a)(3)(B)

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We received a Muckrock News request (from Jay Gairson) COW2013000454 that was referred to us from DHS HQ – which appears to be similar to the one titled “SOP and Manuals for Cases Held Under INA 212(a)(3)(B)”

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

I request copies of all standard operating procedures, manuals, and other
documents detailing the procedures for processing and handling immigration
cases held due to INA 212(a)(3)(B) - terrorist activities. Be sure to
include details on material support cases and the handling of Department of
State issued exemptions.

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request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
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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,

Jay Gairson

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