ICAP and DFRLab (Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency)

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This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Haley McLean, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Assigned for Processing Request ID: 2022-FOIA-08193 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Georgetown University’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) or ICAP employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) or DFRLab employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.The term “records” includes all records on communication preserved in any form, including: correspondence, documents, data, e-mails (including all attachments and history), text messages, audio/visual tapes, faxes, files, guidance, analyses, notes, procedures, rules, manuals, and technical information.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Haley McLeanUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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Dear Haley McLean, This email confirms receipt of your FOIA request, number 2022-FOIA-08193, dated July 18, 2022 seeking:

"To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Georgetown University’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) or ICAP employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) or DFRLab employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.The term “records” includes all records on communication preserved in any form, including: correspondence, documents, data, e-mails (including all attachments and history), text messages, audio/visual tapes, faxes, files, guidance, analyses, notes, procedures, rules, manuals, and technical information.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Haley McLeanUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

The DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is currently experiencing a high volume of requests creating significant delays in response times. A search for records is being conducted. You can expect to receive an update on the status of your request on or before September 30, 2022.
It is the public policy of the District of Columbia that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees.
If, for any reason, you interpret this to be a denial of your request, please also know that, under D.C. Official Code § 2-537 and 1 DCMR 412, you have the right to appeal this letter to the Mayor or to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. If you elect to appeal to the Mayor, your appeal must be in writing and contain “Freedom of Information Act Appeal” or “FOIA Appeal” in the subject line of the letter as well on the outside of the envelope. The appeal must include (1) a copy of the original request; (2) a copy of any written denial; (3) a statement of the circumstances, reasons, and/or arguments advanced in support of disclosure; and (4) a daytime telephone number, and e-mail and/or U.S. Mail address at which you can be reached. The appeal may be submitted online via the DC government Public FOIA Portal. Written appeals may also be mailed to: The Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel, FOIA Appeal; 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 407, Washington, D.C. 20004. Electronic versions of the same information can instead be e-mailed to The Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel at foia.appeals@dc.gov. Further, a copy of all appeal materials must be forwarded to the HSEMA FOIA Officer. Failure to follow these administrative steps will result in delay in the processing and commencement of a response to your appeal to the Mayor.
If you have any additional questions regarding this request, you may contact me at this email address.
Thank you for you continued patience.
Whitney Bowen Abrams HSEMA FOIA Officer hsema.foia@dc.gov

Dear Haley McLean, This email provides an update to your FOIA request, number 2022-FOIA-08193, dated July 18, 2022 seeking:

"To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Georgetown University’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) or ICAP employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) or DFRLab employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.The term “records” includes all records on communication preserved in any form, including: correspondence, documents, data, e-mails (including all attachments and history), text messages, audio/visual tapes, faxes, files, guidance, analyses, notes, procedures, rules, manuals, and technical information.".
Your request for records is being processed. You can expect to receive an update on the status of your request on or before October 28, 2022. It is the public policy of the District of Columbia that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees.
If, for any reason, you interpret this to be a denial of your request, please also know that, under D.C. Official Code § 2-537 and 1 DCMR 412, you have the right to appeal this letter to the Mayor or to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. If you elect to appeal to the Mayor, your appeal must be in writing and contain “Freedom of Information Act Appeal” or “FOIA Appeal” in the subject line of the letter as well on the outside of the envelope. The appeal must include (1) a copy of the original request; (2) a copy of any written denial; (3) a statement of the circumstances, reasons, and/or arguments advanced in support of disclosure; and (4) a daytime telephone number, and e-mail and/or U.S. Mail address at which you can be reached. The appeal may be submitted online via the DC government Public FOIA Portal. Written appeals may also be mailed to: The Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel, FOIA Appeal; 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 407, Washington, D.C. 20004. Electronic versions of the same information can instead be e-mailed to The Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel at foia.appeals@dc.gov. Further, a copy of all appeal materials must be forwarded to the HSEMA FOIA Officer. Failure to follow these administrative steps will result in delay in the processing and commencement of a response to your appeal to the Mayor.
If you have any additional questions regarding this request, you may contact me at this email address.
Thank you for your continued patience.
Whitney Bowen Abrams HSEMA FOIA Officer
hsema.foia@dc.gov

DearHaley McLean, Thisemail serves as an update to your FOIA request, 2022-FOIA-08193 in which you seek:

“To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Georgetown University’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) or ICAP employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.All records relating to any coordination by, between or among the FBI or Joint Terrorism Task Force employees or officials, and Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) or DFRLab employees or associates, including any orders, agreements, or instructions relating in any way to Joint Terrorism Task Force activities that include the monitoring, surveillance, questioning, interrogation, and/or investigation of individuals or organizations on the basis of organizational membership, political views or affiliation, or participation in activities related to the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., or in preparation for demonstrations that would occur at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.The term “records” includes all records on communication preserved in any form, including: correspondence, documents, data, e-mails (including all attachments and history), text messages, audio/visual tapes, faxes, files, guidance, analyses, notes, procedures, rules, manuals, and technical information.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Haley McLeanUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/