Reading Room Document
OLC FOIA Initial Response Letter
The document is a response from the U.S. Department of Justice to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made by Daniela Nogueira on behalf of several individuals and organizations. The response indicates that a portion of the requested records has been processed and some documents are being released, while others are exempt from mandatory disclosure due to attorney-client and/or presidential communications privileges. The document also provides information on how to file an administrative appeal and contact the Office of Government Information Services for FOIA mediation services. The conclusion reached in the document is that the request is the subject of ongoing litigation, and administrative appeals are not ordinarily acted upon in such situations. The questions presented for review include the status of the processing of responsive records, the exemptions applied to certain documents, and the options for filing an administrative appeal.
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