CPs - DOJ
| Tracking # |
22-253 |
| Submitted | May 5, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: AJ Vicens
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any memos, emails, text messages, images or other material that reference the "Belarusian Cyber Partisans," or the "Cyber Partisans," between the dates of Sept. 20, 2020 and May 5, 2022.
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,
AJ Vicens
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 May 5, 2022. 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, National Security Division
Aj Vicens
Muckrock News
DEPT MR 128560
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIA/PA #22-253
Dear Mr. Vicens:
This is to acknowledge your email dated May 5, 2022 for information pertaining to "Belarusian Cyber Partisans," or the "Cyber Partisans," between the dates of Sept. 20, 2020 and May 5, 2022. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on May 5, 2022.
Our policy is to process FOIA requests on a first-in, first-out basis. Consistent with this policy, every effort will be made to respond to your request as quickly as possible. The actual processing time will depend upon the complexity of the request, whether it involves sensitive or voluminous records, and whether consultations with other agencies or agency components are appropriate.
You may contact our Government Information Specialist, Arnetta Mallory, for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request at:
U.S. Department of Justice
Records and FOIA Unit
3 Constitution Square
175 N Street N.E. 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 233-2639
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist
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 May 5, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #22-253.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello,
The National Security Division is still conducting a search for possible responsive documents. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
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From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Aj Vicens
Muckrock News
DEPT MR 128560
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIA/PA #22-253
Dear Mr. Vicens:
This is in reference to your email dated May 5, 2022 for information pertaining to "Belarusian Cyber Partisans," or the "Cyber Partisans," between the dates of Sept. 20, 2020 and May 5, 2022. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on May 5, 2022.
This office conducted a file search of the National Security Division Office of the Assistant Attorney General. We did not locate any responsive records subject to FOIA.
If you are not satisfied with the National Security Division's determination in response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, 441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20530, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA STAR portal by creating an account on the following website: https://foiastar.doj.gov. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within 90 days of the date of my response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal.
Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist