Communications concerning Enhanced Library Card
| Tracking # |
W673087-020525 |
| Submitted | Feb. 5, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | Feb. 6, 2025 |
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Communications
From: Cory Dawson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all communications concerning the City of San Antonio Public Library's Enhanced Library Card program between employees of the City of San Antonio and any local, state or federal law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. This request should not be understood to be seeking personally identifiable information of ID holders. The date range for this request is from Oct. 1, 2024, to the present.
Please include any relevant emails, memos, reports, or other forms of communication that pertain to this matter.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Cory Dawson
From: City of San Antonio
Dear Cory Dawson:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of San Antonio. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, known as the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 2/5/2025 and given the reference number W673087-020525 for tracking purposes.
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In accordance with the Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the City of San Antonio makes all of its public records available to citizens.
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From: City of San Antonio
02/06/2025
Via E-Mail
Cory Dawson
MuckRock News, DEPT MR181005
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Response to Public Information Request
COSA ORR No: W673087-020525
Dear Cory Dawson:
The City received a public information request from you on 2/5/2025. Your request mentioned Other - To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all communications concerning the City of San Antonio Public Library's Enhanced Library Card program between employees of the City of San Antonio and any local, state or federal law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. This request should not be understood to be seeking personally identifiable information of ID holders. The date range for this request is from Oct. 1, 2024, to the present.
Please include any relevant emails, memos, reports, or other forms of communication that pertain to this matter.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Cory Dawson
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ This letter is for clarification on the information that you are seeking from the City. Please provide a list of City departments for which you would like records searched for this request in order to meet your needs and process your request in a timely manner.
If you would like for the City to proceed with your public information request, please respond in writing to the City by replying to this email within sixty-one (61) days from 02/06/2025. Otherwise, the City will consider your request withdrawn. Please note, the ten (10) business days to provide a response to your request will restart upon receipt of your clarification.
Sincerely,
Scott Williams
San Antonio Public Library
From: Cory Dawson
Good morning,
Thank you for following up with me on this. Below is a list of city departments to search for potentially responsive records:
- Public Library System
- Information Technology Services
- City Attorney's office
- City Manager's office
- Mayor's office
Thanks again and please don't hesitate to reach out should you have any further questions or clarifications.
Best,
Cory Dawson
From: City of San Antonio
03/07/2025
Cory Dawson Via E-Mail
MuckRock News, DEPT MR181005
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Response to Public Information Request
COSA ORR No: W673087-020525
Dear Cory Dawson,
This letter responds to your request for information to the City of San Antonio, dated and received in our office on 2/5/2025 9:52:46 PM. Your request mentioned:
Any and all communications concerning the City of San Antonio Public Library's Enhanced Library Card program between employees of the City of San Antonio and any local, state or federal law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. This request should not be understood to be seeking personally identifiable information of ID holders. The date range for this request is from Oct. 1, 2024, to the present. The City of San Antonio has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. If you need further assistance with this or any other matter, please submit a new request.
Sincerely,
Scott Williams
San Antonio Public Library