F-2016-02280 INITIAL REQUEST

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06594482
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: July 11, 2023
• Document Release Date: September 30, 2022
• Case Number: F-2017-00390
• Publication Date: August 1, 2016

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From: Jack GI(D)(6)
AP
2016-07-31 15:59:01 EDT
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Central Intelligence Agency
Information and Privacy Coordinator 4=s
Washington, D.C. 20505
Via FAX to 703-613-3007
RE: Freedom of Information Act request
Expedited processing requested
July 31, 2016
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. � 552, I request access to and comes of: white
papers or memos, written between Jan. 1,2015, through the present, on the implications to national
security of a Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump presidential administration.
Because I am a member of the news media who is primarily engaged in disseminating information, I have
an "urgency to inform" the public about an activity of the federal government in accordance with � 552
(a)(6)(E)(v). Such a request for expedited processing meets established criteria for demonstrating a
"compelling need": the records concern a matter of current exigency to the American public, and their
delay would compromise a significant recognized interest. See generally Al-Fayed v. CIA., 254
F.3d.300, 310 (D.C. Cir. 2001).
These records pertain directly to the Republican and Democratic nominees for president, Records
involving both candidates are a matter of such public importance such that disclosure of would not
warrant any delays under the FOTA. Prompt release of these records would contribute significantly to the
public's understanding of how the government would prepare for any national security implications
should either become president, especially as voters will cast their ballots in just a few months.
Because this is a request by the news media for records in the public interest, I ask that you waive any
search fees in accordance with � 552(a)(4)(A)00(11). If the fee for retrieving or reprqtlucinr these reeords
will exceed S50, please notify me before processing this request. I can be reached at Dr
by electronic mail at jgillunigap.org.
As you know, agencies must redact only what is necessary to protect exempt information and must
explain the basis for any redactions. See Georgacarakos v. F.B.I. 908 F.Supp.2d 176, 186 (D.D.C. 2012).
As well, please provide records to toe on a rolling basis, rather than waiting for my entire request to be
processed before releasing documents.
As a reminder, the President has directed that the FOIA "be administered with a clear presumption: In the
face of doubt, openness prevails." Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Dep"ts and Agencies, 74 Fed.
Reg. 15, 4683 (Jan 26, 2009), emphasis added. This instruction is unambiguous: "All agencies should
adopt a presumption in favor of disclosure, in order to renew their commitment to the principles
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embodied in the FOR, and to usher in a new era, of open Government. The presumption of disclosure
should be applied to all decisions involving the FOIA." Id.
The Act, in � 552(a)(6), grants your office no more than twenty working days in which to respond to this
request. See also Oglesby v. U.S. Dep 't ofArmy. 920 F.2d 57, 65 (D.C. Cir, 1990) ("Congress adopted the
time limit provision in the FOR in order to 'contribute to the fuller and faster release of information,
which is the basic objective of the Act." (quoting H.R. Rep. No. 93-876, March 5, 1974, reprinted (1974)
U.S. Code Cong. & Ad. News (,267 at 6271)). Agencies therefore "should make it a priority to respond in
a timely manner. Timely disclosure ofinformation is an essential component of transparency." Attorney
General's Memorandum for Heads of Executive Dep'ts and Agencies Concerning the Freedom of Info.
Act, at 3 (Mar. 19, 2009), available from http://www.justice.goviagtfoia-memo-march2009.pdf.
I affirm the information provided above, including information applicable to my request for expedited
processing, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief
Thank you for your assistance. 1 look forward to your prompt reply.
With regards,
Jack Gillum
The Associated Press
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