Voter Challenge Public Records Request
| Tracking # |
A24-07132 |
| Submitted | Aug. 21, 2024 |
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Communications
From: Eva Xiao
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) Municipal data for all challenges made by members of the public to other voters’ registrations from November 3, 2020 to the time that the request is processed. Please make sure that the responsive documents include the name of the person who filed the voter challenge as well as the materials they submitted as part of their challenge claim.
2) Correspondence and details related to the processing and, if applicable, the outcome (approval, rejection, etc.) of the voter challenge claim. This is also for the same time period, or November 3, 2020 to the time that the request is processed.
I would like these records in electronic format, sent via email or other digital method.
If there are any questions about my request, I am happy to hop on the phone (914-817-4482) in addition to corresponding via email.
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.
As a member of the news media working for Financial Times I request that a fee waiver for my request be granted. My work can be viewed at the following link: https://www.ft.com/eva-xiao.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Eva Xiao
From: City of Detroit
This email serves as the City of Detroit’s response to the above-referenced matter. Your request was received at the City of Detroit Law Department Freedom of Information Act Section via facsimile or email, on August 21, 2024. Because your request was received by electronic transmission, pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (the “Act”), MCL 15.235(1); it is deemed to have been received at the Law Department on the next business day, August 22, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2), the City’s response is due within five (5) business days. However, due to the nature and the scope of your request and the volume of the requests received by the City, we are extending the City’s response deadline by ten (10) additional business days in accordance with Section 5(2) (d) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2) (d). Therefore, your request will be granted, denied, or granted in part and denied in part on or before September 13, 2024.
Your request is being handled by Ivars Steins. If you have questions regarding your request, or if you did not provide an email address in your request, please forward it to Ivars Steins at Steinsi@detroitmi.gov<mailto:Steinsi@detroitmi.gov> to provide you a response more readily than by regular mail or fax. Mail and fax are not preferred at this time since they both require in-office support. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 21, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 13, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City of Detroit
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Privileged and Confidential
Ivars Steins Esq. (he/him/his)
Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
FOIA Section
313-500-8363<tel:3132370410>
steinsi@detroitmi.gov<mailto:steinsi@detroitmi.gov>
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From: City of Detroit
Good morning,
Please find attached the response letter and redacted records pursuant to your FOIA request. This response is being sent electronically and will be sent in two (2) parts due to the size of the file. Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your patience with this matter!
Privileged and Confidential
Ivars Steins Esq. (he/him/his)
Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
FOIA Section
313-500-8363
steinsi@detroitmi.gov<mailto:steinsi@detroitmi.gov>
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