Voting Rights Act, Section 5 Preclearance Compliance History (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
| Tracking # |
21-00249-F |
| Multi Request | Voting Rights Act, Section 5 Preclearance Compliance History |
| Submitted | July 1, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Todd Hendricks
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I request historical data in care of the DOJ's role in enforcing Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act from Congressional renewal in 1982 through the Shelby decision in 2013. The data would closely conform, to the extent possible, with the data that was provided to the research scholars (https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/ch_3_fraga_ocampo_3-9-07.pdf) (see page 7), including the year, jurisdiction and changes required of the jurisdiction following request for more information (MIR). As I understand it, the data were provided from the Submission Tracking and Processing System (STAPS). I would also like the "Submission Listing Report: Followup and Study Report for the Action Ask". This was also referred to in the document.
This is likely to be a lot of data. In the event you need to reach me to discuss a feasible means of transfer please let me know.
The 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,
Todd Hendricks
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Mr. Hendricks,
We apologize for the delay, our office has received your FOIA request. You will be receiving an acknowledgement letter along with your FOIA request number soon. Again we apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@crt.usdoj.gov>
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Dear Mr. Hendricks,
This is to inform you that your request for records was received by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Attached is your acknowledgement letter regarding your Freedom of Information request.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Mr. Hendricks,
We apologize for the delay in responding to your request. Please be assured that this office will respond to you and provide you access to the records to which you are legally entitled to receive as promptly as possible. Please be advised that due to necessary operational changes as a result of the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, there may be some delay in the processing of your request.
The Division received approximately 273 FOIA requests prior to your request. In an effort to be fair to the requesters that filed prior to your request, the Division is responding to these in the approximate order of receipt. Various factors impact the turnaround time such as complexity, the volume of the responsive records, the need to consult with attorneys involved in particular matter.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@crt.usdoj.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Mr. Hendricks,
We again apologize for the delay in responding to your request. There are approximately 271 FOIA requests prior to your request. In an effort to be fair to the requesters that filed prior to your request, the Division is responding to these in the approximate order of receipt. If you have any further question please feel free to contact our office.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Mr. Hendricks,
We apologize again for the delay in responding to your request. There are approximately 255 FOIA requests prior to your request. In an effort to be fair to the requesters that filed prior to your request, the Division is responding to these in the approximate order of receipt. If you have any further question please feel free to contact our office.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
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~WRD000
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Mr. Hendricks,
We apologize for the delay in responding to your request. Please be assured that this office will respond to you and provide you access to the records to which you are legally entitled to receive as promptly as possible. Please be advised that due to necessary operational changes as a result of the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, there may be some delay in the processing of your request.
The Division received approximately 254 FOIA requests prior to your request. In an effort to be fair to the requesters that filed prior to your request, the Division is responding to these in the approximate order of receipt. Various factors impact the turnaround time such as complexity, the volume of the responsive records, the need to consult with attorneys involved in particular matter.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@crt.usdoj.gov>
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~WRD000
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Mr. Hendricks,
We apologize for the delay in responding to your request. Please be assured that this office will respond to you and provide you access to the records to which you are legally entitled to receive as promptly as possible. Please be advised that due to necessary operational changes as a result of the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, there may be some delay in the processing of your request.
The Division received approximately 250 FOIA requests prior to your request. In an effort to be fair to the requesters that filed prior to your request, the Division is responding to these in the approximate order of receipt. Various factors impact the turnaround time such as complexity, the volume of the responsive records, the need to consult with attorneys involved in particular matter.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@crt.usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov%3cmailto:CRT.FOIArequests@crt.usdoj.gov>>
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On Jan. 3, 2022:
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #21-00249-F
Mr. Hendricks,
We apologize again for the delay in responding to your request. There are approximately 255 FOIA requests prior to your request. In an effort to be fair to the requesters that filed prior to your request, the Division is responding to these in the approximate order of receipt. If you have any further question please feel free to contact our office.
Thank You,
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
-
~WRD000
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00249-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Dear Mr. Hendricks:
This is in further response to your below July 13, 2021, Freedom of Information Act request. As I'm sure you are aware, the Civil Rights Division receives hundreds of FOIA requests, some seeking as many as 250,000 pages of records that must be carefully reviewed. We have found, after the passage of a significant amount of time, that some requesters are no longer interested in receiving the records. If you would still like to receive information pertaining to your request, please contact this office to indicate your continued interest.
FOI/PA Unit
Civil Rights Division
Email: CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov<mailto:CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov>
Request Details Report
Request Information:
Request # : 21-00249-F
Action Office : FOIA STAFF
Requested Date : 7/13/2021
Requester Name : Hendricks, Todd
Description of the Request : Information pertaining to historical data in care of the DOJ's role in enforcing Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act from Congressional renewal in 1982 through the Shelby decision in 2013
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