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CU v. State and Defense FOIA Production #1 (Iranian Influence in Biden Admin)
CU v. State and Defense FOIA Production #1 (Iranian Influence in Biden Admin)
Washington, DC 20520
David N. Bossie
Citizens United
1006 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20003
This letter is in response to your request dated October 17, 2023, regarding
the release of certain Department of State (“Department”) material under
the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552. Thus far, the
Department has identified five responsive records subject to the FOIA.
Upon review, we have determined all five records may be released in part.
asserts that it can neither confirm nor deny the existence of certain records,
the Department of State will similarly take the position that it neither
confirms nor denies the existence of those records.
We will keep you informed as your case progresses. If you have any
questions, your attorney may contact John Bardo, Assistant U.S. Attorney, at
202-870-6770 or [email protected]. Please refer to the case number,
F-2024-00870/FL-2024-00023, and the civil action number, 1:24-cv-00281, in
all correspondence about this case.
Sincerely,
Diamonece Hickson
Chief, Litigation and Appeals Branch
Office of Information Programs and Services
Enclosures: As stated.
The Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552)
FOIA Exemptions
(b)(1) Information specifically authorized by an executive order to be kept secret in the interest of
national defense or foreign policy. Executive Order 13526 includes the following
classification categories:
(b)(2) Related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency
(b)(3) Specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than 5 USC 552), for example:
(b)(9) Geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells
NR Material not responsive to a FOIA request excised with the agreement of the requester