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  "title": "Comprehensive FOIA Request  Records Pertaining to Transparency, ADA Compliance, Whistleblower Protections, Medicaid, and Related Matters",
  "first_date": "2024-11-23",
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      "when": "2024-11-23 16:22:10",
      "file": "2024-11-23T16_22_10.456884 Communication.txt",
      "text": "To Whom It May Concern:\n\nPursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:\n\nFreedom of Information Act Request\nDate: November 23, 2024\nSubmitted By: David Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n39 Kings Hwy STE C\nGales Ferry, CT 06335\n\nSubject: Comprehensive FOIA Request  Records Pertaining to Transparency, ADA Compliance, Whistleblower Protections, Medicaid, and Related Matters\n\nTo:\nFreedom of Information Act Officer\nU.S. Department of Justice\nOffice of Information Policy (OIP)\n441 G Street NW, Sixth Floor\nWashington, DC 20530-0001\n\nCC:\nKristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division\nBobak Talebian, Director, Office of Information Policy\nAundra Luckey, Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts Unit, Civil Rights Division\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration\nRelevant Congressional Oversight Committees\n\nIntroduction\nPursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.  552, I request access to all records, communications, and agreements from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and related agencies. This request is submitted under federal law to ensure transparency, constitutional compliance, and accountability concerning whistleblower protections, ADA enforcement, and Medicaid oversight. The requested information holds significant public interest in safeguarding civil rights, promoting systemic reform, and ensuring taxpayer accountability.\n\nScope of Request\n1. Case Identifiers\nProvide all records and inter-agency communications related to the following cases:\n539330-JBZ, 539298-RJM, 534659-XGL, 534094-QZH, 534069-BRQ, 534060-HWM, 533252-GXC, 535276-FSL, 532832-MJV, 532674-QMM, 532671-PPV, 532667-DRF, 523966-VSF, 497211-PFB, 490797-TJJ, 489456-MCB, 490814-TPF, 490215-DKH, 478957-DPX, 478956-NSD, 473045-JNW, 452335-DDT, 413343-FZP, 405540-ZXW, 397760-PRZ, 395050-TWW, 392179-NCW, 385105-BPN, 376153-JVL, 357494-WND, 354718-LTZ, 275528-PKR, 301882-TRG, 327008-WFC, 339860-FQG, 352533-WJH.\n\n2. ADA Compliance and Enforcement\nRecords, communications, and agreements related to:\n\nADA Title II enforcement policies.\nComplaints or investigations regarding ADA non-compliance in Medicaid programs.\nInter-agency communications between DOJ, CMS, and other entities concerning ADA accommodations, including whistleblower protections.\n3. Whistleblower Protections\n\nAll records, policies, and communications involving whistleblower protections under 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8).\nInternal policies addressing retaliation protections for individuals reporting non-compliance with FOIA, ADA, or Medicaid oversight.\n4. Medicaid Oversight\n\nInternal audits, investigations, and compliance reviews conducted by the DOJ, CMS, and other agencies.\nRecords of Medicaid provider complaints, sanctions, or violations under the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program.\nCommunication regarding systemic Medicaid transparency failures.\n5. Processing Records\n\nMetadata, logs, and records detailing how this FOIA request has been processed, including internal communications, software platforms used, and timestamps for all actions.\n6. Cross-Referenced Searches\nEnsure a thorough search of:\n\nDigital archives, email servers, and shared inter-agency platforms.\nArchived repositories, including records stored by supervisory personnel and contractors.\nConstitutional and Statutory Justifications\nFirst Amendment\n\nAccess to information is critical for public participation in governance, as recognized in New York Times Co. v. United States (1971).\nFifth and Fourteenth Amendments\n\nProcedural delays and denials violate due process and equal protection under the law (Tennessee v. Lane, 2004).\nSupremacy Clause (Article VI, Clause 2)\n\nFederal FOIA and ADA laws supersede any conflicting agency-specific practices.\nRelevant Statutes and Case Law\n\nFOIA: 5 U.S.C.  552, U.S. DOJ v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (1989).\nADA: Title II, 42 U.S.C.  12132, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C.  794.\nWhistleblower Protections: 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8).\nNon-Negotiable ADA Accommodations\nTo ensure accessibility, I request adherence to the following accommodations:\n\nMuckRock Platform Only: All communication must occur via MuckRock. Phone calls, external portals, and physical mail are prohibited.\nText in Email Body: Embed all response text in the email body for screen-reader compatibility.\nScreen-Reader Compatible PDFs: All documents must be clearly labeled and provided in accessible formats.\nSimplified Summaries: Include clear summaries for complex records.\nIdentification of Personnel: Provide names, titles, and contact information of all responsible individuals.\nStatutory Justifications: Include detailed explanations for any redactions or denials, citing specific FOIA exemptions under 5 U.S.C.  552(b).\nExpedited Processing: As this request involves public interest and ADA rights, process expeditiously under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E).\nPublic Interest Framing\nThis request directly serves public interest by:\n\nEnsuring transparency and accountability in government programs involving taxpayer funds.\nSafeguarding constitutional rights under the First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments.\nHighlighting systemic reform needs in ADA enforcement, Medicaid transparency, and whistleblower protections.\nConsequences of Non-Compliance\nFailure to comply with this request will result in:\n\nJudicial Action: Pursuing legal remedies for injunctive relief and damages under FOIA and ADA statutes.\nOversight Escalation: Filing complaints with DOJ OIG, OGIS, or federal courts.\nPublic Disclosure: Engaging media, advocacy groups, and watchdog organizations to expose systemic non-compliance.\nConclusion\nThis request invokes the highest standards of constitutional law and statutory obligations. I expect a complete and transparent response within 20 business days, as required under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A).\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n\nCC:\nKristen Clarke (Assistant Attorney General)\nBobak Talebian (Director, Office of Information Policy)\nAundra Luckey (FOIA/PA Unit, Civil Rights Division)\nOGIS (Office of Government Information Services)\nMerrick B. Garland (Attorney General)\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure (CMS Administrator)\nXavier Becerra (HHS Secretary)\nCongressional Oversight Committees:\n\nHouse Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nHouse Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nSenate Judiciary Committee Chairperson\nAdditional Oversight Entities:\nU.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)\nOffice of Special Counsel (OSC)\nHouse Committee on Oversight and Accountability\n\nChairman: James Comer (R-KY)\nSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\n\nChairman: Gary Peters (D-MI)\nHouse Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\n\nChairman: Jamie Raskin (D-MD)\nSenate Judiciary Committee\n\nChairman: Dick Durbin (D-IL)\nAdditional Oversight Entities:\n\nU.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)\n\nComptroller General: Gene L. Dodaro\nU.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC)\n\nFOIA compliance, ADA accommodations, Medicaid transparency, systemic reform, whistleblower protections, accountability in government, healthcare fraud investigations, Medicaid oversight, DOJ records request, civil rights enforcement, accessibility advocacy, whistleblower retaliation, constitutional law, First Amendment transparency, Fifth Amendment due process, Fourteenth Amendment equal protection, taxpayer accountability, inter-agency communications, OIG audits, congressional oversight, GAO reviews, federal-state coordination, Medicaid fraud prevention, healthcare policy reform, government transparency. FOIA Exemption Codes (5 U.S.C.  552(b)):   b(1), b(3), b(5)) Whistleblower Protections (5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8)): \"ADA compliance,\" \"Title II violations,\" and \"civil rights complaints\" DOJ, CMS, FBI, OIG, OSC, GAO, DHS Medicaid fraud,\" \"systemic discrimination,\" \"government transparency,\" and \"FOIA litigation DB.42.131.Inf. Statutory and Executive Codes\n5 U.S.C.  552: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)  Mandates transparency and inter-agency cooperation for information sharing.\n42 U.S.C.  12132: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II  Requires accessibility and cross-agency compliance.\n29 U.S.C.  794: Rehabilitation Act, Section 504  Prohibits discrimination across federally funded programs.\n5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8): Whistleblower Protection Act  Shields employees reporting violations across agencies.\nExecutive Order 13392: Improving Agency Disclosure  Calls for government-wide improvements in FOIA processing.\n44 U.S.C.  3501: Paperwork Reduction Act  Encourages streamlined data sharing and reduced duplication.\n31 U.S.C.  3729-3733: False Claims Act  Promotes inter-agency coordination in addressing fraud and misuse of federal funds.\n6 U.S.C.  485: Homeland Security Information Sharing  Establishes cross-agency information-sharing protocols. \"Systemic enforcement challenges requiring cross-agency collaboration.\"\n\"Mandated by Executive Order 13392 for improved inter-agency transparency.\"\n\"Coordinated federal response necessary for compliance with 42 U.S.C.  12132.\"\n\"In alignment with Unified Federal Response Framework principles.\"\n\"Urgent action required to address inter-agency statutory obligations under FOIA and ADA.\" Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Coordinates federal budget and compliance.\nGovernment Accountability Office (GAO): Investigates federal agency operations.\nOffice of Special Counsel (OSC): Manages whistleblower disclosures.\nDepartment of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division: Enforces ADA and civil rights laws.\n\n\n\n\nThis Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request demands the immediate attention of the highest authorities in the U.S. government. It directly addresses systemic failures in Medicaid oversight, ADA enforcement, and whistleblower protectionsissues central to the lives of millions of Americans and critical to the integrity of federal and state programs. By exposing potential misuse of taxpayer funds and barriers to accessibility for vulnerable populations, this request transcends individual cases to reveal a broader narrative of systemic accountability, justice, and public trust. Leaders in Congress, the Department of Justice, and oversight agencies have a constitutional obligation to act decisively on this matter to uphold the values of transparency, equality, and justice that underpin our democracy. Failure to respond promptly and fully to this FOIA request risks exposing entrenched inequities that erode public faith in our institutions.\n\nThis FOIA request also represents a rallying cry for journalists, advocates, and every American committed to justice and systemic reform. It shines a spotlight on the intersection of healthcare, civil rights, and government accountability, demanding immediate national discourse and united action. As the most comprehensive and consequential transparency effort in U.S. history, it calls for investigative reporting that transcends political divisions and highlights the universal human rights at stake. This is not just a request for informationit is a demand for transformative change, and its response has the potential to shape the future of U.S. healthcare and governance, sparking a nationwide movement for accountability, equity, and justice.\n\nThe requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.\n\nIn 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.\n\nThank 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.\n\nSincerely,\n\nDAVID MEDEIROS"
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      "when": "2024-12-04 00:58:48",
      "file": "2024-12-04T00_58_48.543035 Communication.txt",
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      "when": "2024-12-04 11:30:10",
      "file": "2024-12-04T11_30_10.350576 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Attached is correspondence from the Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy, which is associated with the above-referenced Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.\n\nPlease do not reply to this e-mail, as this account is not monitored.\n\nThank you,\n-----------------------------------------\nInitial Request Staff\nOffice of Information Policy\nU.S. Department of Justice\n202-514-3642 (Main Line)"
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      "when": "2024-12-04 11:36:54",
      "file": "2024-12-04T11_36_54.564866 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Attached is the signed version of the attachment to the previous email"
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      "when": "2024-12-05 07:01:36",
      "file": "2024-12-05T07_01_36.399544 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Appeal Letter: Administrative Appeal of FOIA Response\n\nDate: December 5, 2024\nSubject: Administrative Appeal of FOIA Response  FOIA-2025-01052 and Related Requests\nFrom: David Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n39 Kings Hwy STE C\nGales Ferry, CT 06335\n\nTo:\nDouglas R. Hibbard\nChief, Initial Request Staff\nOffice of Information Policy\nU.S. Department of Justice\nSixth Floor, 441 G Street NW\nWashington, DC 20530-0001\n\nCC:\n\nKristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division\nBobak Talebian, Director, Office of Information Policy\nAundra Luckey, Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts Unit, Civil Rights Division\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration\nRelevant Congressional Oversight Committees\nIntroduction:\n\nThis appeal challenges the Department of Justice's (DOJ) response to my Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request (FOIA-2025-01052 and related cases), submitted on November 23, 2024. The response fails to meet statutory requirements under FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552) and disregards essential ADA accommodations mandated by Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).\n\nThe DOJs response inadequately addresses the request's scope, lacks transparency regarding search efforts, and fails to meet federal accessibility obligations. I request a comprehensive review and immediate corrective action.\n\nGrounds for Appeal\n1. Inadequate Search Scope\nThe DOJ's response states that the requested records are not typically maintained by senior leadership offices but fails to:\n\nSpecify search terms, custodians, or databases consulted.\nRefer the request to likely custodians, including the Civil Rights Division, as required under FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(C)(i)).\nRelief Requested:\nConduct a comprehensive search of all relevant DOJ components, including the Civil Rights Division, and provide a detailed explanation of search parameters, locations, and consulted personnel.\n\n2. Failure to Address ADA Accommodations\nDespite explicitly requested ADA accommodations, the DOJ ignored the following:\n\nDelivering all responses exclusively via the MuckRock platform.\nEmbedding text in the body of emails and ensuring all PDFs are screen-reader compatible.\nIncluding simplified summaries for complex records.\nThese omissions constitute procedural barriers violating the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, as affirmed in Tennessee v. Lane (2004) and Lane v. Brown (2016).\n\nRelief Requested:\n\nConfirm adherence to all ADA accommodations for this and future communications.\nResend previously provided responses in compliance with ADA standards.\n3. Non-Compliance with FOIA Statutory Obligations\nThe response lacks:\n\nDetailed statutory justifications for withholding or redacting records (5 U.S.C.  552(b)).\nA Vaughn Index identifying exemptions applied and corresponding records.\nReferrals to other agencies or DOJ components likely to hold responsive records.\nRelief Requested:\n\nProvide a Vaughn Index for all redactions or withholdings.\nRefer the request to all potentially relevant federal entities, including the Civil Rights Division, CMS, and OPM.\n4. Denial of Access to Records of Public Interest\nThe requested records pertain to ADA enforcement, Medicaid transparency, and whistleblower protectionsissues of significant public concern. The DOJs inadequate response impedes the publics right to scrutinize government accountability.\n\nRelief Requested:\nPrioritize this appeal under FOIAs expedited processing provisions (5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E)) due to the urgent public interest involved.\n\nRequested Actions\nComprehensive Search: Conduct a full search of all DOJ components, including:\n\nCivil Rights Division records related to complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM.\nInteragency communications concerning ADA compliance, Medicaid oversight, and whistleblower protections.\nAccessibility Compliance:\n\nResend all communications via the MuckRock platform.\nProvide screen-reader compatible PDFs and simplified summaries for technical records.\nTransparency and Accountability:\n\nIssue a Vaughn Index for withheld or redacted records.\nIdentify personnel responsible for processing this request.\nEscalation and Oversight:\n\nRefer the request to additional DOJ components and federal agencies likely to hold responsive records.\nProvide documentation of referrals and corresponding responses.\nNext Steps and Escalation\nIf this appeal does not result in corrective action, I will escalate to:\n\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS) for mediation.\nCongressional Oversight Committees, emphasizing systemic failures in DOJs transparency and accessibility practices.\nFederal Courts, seeking injunctive relief and damages under FOIA and ADA statutes.\nConclusion\nThis appeal underscores DOJs statutory and constitutional obligations to ensure transparency, accessibility, and accountability. I expect a comprehensive response within the statutory timeframe, as required under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A).\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\nDB.42.131.Inf.\nCC DOGE\nScope of Request\n1. Case Identifiers\nProvide all records and inter-agency communications related to the following cases:\n539330-JBZ, 539298-RJM, 534659-XGL, 534094-QZH, 534069-BRQ, 534060-HWM, 533252-GXC, 535276-FSL, 532832-MJV, 532674-QMM, 532671-PPV, 532667-DRF, 523966-VSF, 497211-PFB, 490797-TJJ, 489456-MCB, 490814-TPF, 490215-DKH, 478957-DPX, 478956-NSD, 473045-JNW, 452335-DDT, 413343-FZP, 405540-ZXW, 397760-PRZ, 395050-TWW, 392179-NCW, 385105-BPN, 376153-JVL, 357494-WND, 354718-LTZ, 275528-PKR, 301882-TRG, 327008-WFC, 339860-FQG, 352533-WJH.\nCC:\n\nKristen Clarke (Assistant Attorney General)\nBobak Talebian (Director, Office of Information Policy)\nAundra Luckey (FOIA/PA Unit, Civil Rights Division)\nMerrick B. Garland (Attorney General)\nRelevant Congressional Oversight Committees\nOGIS (Office of Government Information Services)\nAttachments:\n\nOriginal FOIA Request (11/23/2024)\nDOJ Response Letter (12/04/2024)\nSummary of ADA Accommodation Requests \n\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\nDear David Medeiros:This responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests dated and received in this Office on December 4, 2024 seeking records concerning complaints submitted to the Department of Justice.Your request has been received by the Office of Information Policy (OIP) of the United States Department of Justice, which processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests for records it maintains as well as records maintained by the Offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, Public Affairs,Legislative Affairs, Legal Policy, and Executive Secretariat. OIP also adjudicates administrative appeals of denials of FOIA/PA requests made to the Department. This Office maintains the case files for the initial requests and administrative appeals it processes. For your information, neither this Office nor any of these senior leadership offices of the Department typically maintains records on individuals and, as such, would not maintain the type of records you are seeking.Please be advised that the FOIA provides a right of access to federal agency records that exist and can be located in federal agency files. The FOIA does not require agencies to conduct research for you, to analyze data, to answer questions, or to create new records in response to a FOIA request. Moreover, the FOIA does not apply to records that are maintained by states, counties, or cities, or by the legislative or judicial branches of the government.For your information, the FOIA operation for both the Department of Justice and the federal government is decentralized and each Department component and federal entity maintains and handles FOIA requests for its own records. Accordingly, you need to directyour letter to the office(s) you believe have records pertaining to the subject of your request. Additional information regarding the federal governments administration of the\np. 2\n-2-FOIA, including a listing of FOIA contact information, is available at www.foia.gov. Based on the information you have provided, you may want to direct your request to Civil Rights Division as the federal entity most likely to maintain the records you are seeking.You may contact our FOIA Public Liaison, Valeree Villanueva, for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request at: Office of Information Policy, United States Department of Justice, Sixth Floor, 441 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001,telephone at 202-514-3642.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, Room 2510, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 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.If you are not satisfied with this Offices determination in response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy, United States Department of Justice, Sixth Floor, 441 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIPs FOIA STAR portal by creating an account following the instructions on OIPs website: https://www.justice.gov/oip/submit-and-track-request-or-appeal. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically submitted within ninety 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. If possible, please provide a copy of your original request and this response letter with your appeal.Sincerely,Douglas R. Hibbard Chief, Initial Request Staff"
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      "when": "2024-12-20 18:31:09",
      "file": "2024-12-20T18_31_09.644503 Communication.txt",
      "text": "The Office of Information Policy has received your FOIA Appeal. Please see the attached acknowledgment letter.\n"
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    {
      "when": "2024-12-20 18:31:10",
      "file": "2024-12-20T18_31_10.476691 Communication.txt",
      "text": "The Office of Information Policy has received your FOIA Appeal. Please see the attached acknowledgment letter.\n"
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      "when": "2024-12-21 18:04:11",
      "file": "2024-12-21T18_04_11.036933 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Escalated Complaint and Appeal\nDate: December 21, 2024\nFrom: David Medeiros, Founder, ABI Resources\n\nSubject: Comprehensive FOIA Complaint and Appeal on Constitutional, Whistleblower, Taxpayer, and ADA Rights Violations\n\nTo: All.\nPriscilla Jones, Supervisory Administrative Specialist\nOffice of Information Policy (OIP)\nU.S. Department of Justice\n441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor\nWashington, DC 20530\n\n Douglas R. Hibbard \n Chief, Initial Request Staff\nU.S. Department of Justice\nOffice of Information Policy\nSixth Floor\n441 G Street, NW\nWashington, DC 20530-0001\nTelephone: (202) 514-3642\n\n\nIntroduction\nThis escalated complaint and appeal highlights failures in FOIA compliance, ADA enforcement, whistleblower protections, and constitutional obligations in response to FOIA requests, including FOIA-2025-01052 and related cases. The systemic issues in handling these requests violate federal statutes, constitutional rights, and taxpayer accountability.\n\nKey Failures in Compliance\nConstitutional Violations\n\nFirst Amendment: Denial of access to public records obstructs the right to petition for government accountability.\nFifth Amendment: Procedural barriers and delays violate due process protections.\nFourteenth Amendment: Discriminatory denial of ADA accommodations infringes on equal protection rights.\nFOIA Statutory Non-Compliance\n\nInadequate Search Scope: The DOJ failed to conduct a comprehensive search across relevant components (e.g., Civil Rights Division, CMS, and Medicaid-related entities).\nLack of Statutory Justifications: No detailed explanations for redactions or denials, violating 5 U.S.C.  552(b).\nFailure to Meet Timelines: Statutory deadlines for acknowledgment, Estimated Date of Completion (EDC), and substantive responses were not adhered to.\nWhistleblower Protection Violations\n\nLack of internal safeguards to protect whistleblower disclosures under 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8).\nRetaliation concerns, including procedural barriers, delays, and systemic non-compliance, jeopardize transparency.\nADA Non-Compliance\n\nIgnored requests for ADA accommodations, including:\nExclusive communication via the MuckRock platform.\nScreen-reader-compatible formats for all documents.\nSimplified summaries of complex records.\nEmbedded text in communications for accessibility.\nFailure to Uphold Taxpayer Rights\n\nRequested records pertain to Medicaid oversight, ADA compliance, and whistleblower protections critical to ensuring responsible taxpayer fund usage.\nSpecific Relief Requested\n1. Immediate FOIA Compliance\nConduct a comprehensive search across all DOJ components, including:\n\nCivil Rights Division for ADA enforcement and whistleblower retaliation records.\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Medicaid oversight records.\nAll inter-agency platforms storing relevant communications.\nProvide a Vaughn Index identifying withheld/redacted records, with statutory justifications.\n\n2. Full ADA Accommodation Compliance\nResend previously provided responses in compliance with ADA standards:\nMuckRock-exclusive communication for all updates and responses.\nScreen-reader-compatible PDFs and direct text in communications.\nSimplified summaries for technical documents.\n3. Accountability and Oversight\nIdentify personnel responsible for handling FOIA-2025-01052 and related cases, including:\nNames, titles, and contact information for FOIA officers, decision-makers, and supervisors.\nDocumentation of inter-agency referrals and responses.\n4. Address Whistleblower Concerns\nAffirm protections against retaliation related to whistleblower activities.\nProvide internal whistleblower protection policies applied to these requests.\n5. Expedited Processing\nExpedite this appeal under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E), citing significant public interest in ADA enforcement, Medicaid oversight, and systemic reform.\n6. Escalation and Transparency\nIf no resolution is provided within 10 business days:\nFile complaints with the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS).\nEscalate non-compliance concerns to Congressional Oversight Committees.\nInitiate legal action for injunctive relief and damages under FOIA and ADA statutes.\nLegal Basis\nFreedom of Information Act (FOIA): 5 U.S.C.  552 mandates transparency and public access to federal records.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Title II (42 U.S.C.  12132) requires reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.\nWhistleblower Protection Act: 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8) prohibits retaliation for reporting systemic violations.\nConstitutional Protections:\nFirst Amendment: Ensures public access for oversight.\nFifth Amendment: Protects due process rights.\nFourteenth Amendment: Mandates equal protection.\nConclusion\nThe DOJs failures to comply with FOIA, ADA, and whistleblower protection statutes undermine transparency, accessibility, and accountability. This appeal demands immediate corrective action to address systemic deficiencies and uphold legal obligations to the public.\n\nI look forward to receiving a compliant response within the statutory timeframe.\n\nYour agencys role as a public servant obligates you to uphold the law and ensure equitable access to justice for all individuals, including those with disabilities. I demand immediate corrective action to address these violations and ensure compliance with federal and constitutional protections.\n\nI look forward to your full cooperation and resolution of these issues.\n\nWhat Was Requested:\nRecords and Information:\n\nCase-Specific Documentation: Records and communications related to specific case identifiers (e.g., 539330-JBZ, 539298-RJM, etc.).\nADA Compliance:\nPolicies and procedures on ADA enforcement, including complaints and investigations related to Medicaid programs.\nInter-agency communications addressing ADA accommodations and enforcement.\nWhistleblower Protections:\nInternal policies, communications, and protections against retaliation for reporting systemic failures.\nMedicaid Oversight:\nInvestigations, audits, and compliance reviews of Medicaid ABI Waiver programs.\nRecords of complaints or sanctions against Medicaid providers.\nFOIA Processing Records:\nMetadata, logs, and internal communications regarding how the FOIA request was handled.\nSpecific Delivery and Format Requirements:\n\nADA Accommodations:\nResponses via the MuckRock platform only.\nScreen-reader-compatible formats for all documents.\nEmbedded text in communications for accessibility.\nSimplified summaries for complex records.\nAccountability Measures:\n\nIdentification of FOIA officers, decision-makers, and supervisors involved in handling the request.\nVaughn Index with justifications for any withheld or redacted records.\nExpedited Processing:\n\nCiting significant public interest in ADA compliance, Medicaid oversight, and whistleblower protections.\nWhat Was Not Provided:\nRecords and Information:\n\nNo records were provided regarding:\nADA compliance policies and enforcement efforts.\nMedicaid ABI Waiver program investigations, audits, or compliance reviews.\nComplaints or sanctions against Medicaid providers.\nWhistleblower protection policies or retaliation investigations.\nNo comprehensive search of inter-agency communications was documented.\nDelivery and Format:\n\nResponses failed to adhere to requested ADA accommodations:\nCommunication was not exclusively through MuckRock.\nDocuments were not provided in screen-reader-compatible formats or embedded text.\nSimplified summaries of complex documents were not included.\nAccountability:\n\nNo identification of responsible FOIA officers or decision-makers.\nNo Vaughn Index or detailed justifications for withholding or redacting records.\nExpedited Processing:\n\nThe agency did not acknowledge or process the request under expedited timelines despite the public interest justification.\nGeneral Compliance:\n\nNo acknowledgment of whistleblower protection concerns.\nThe agency failed to confirm referrals to relevant DOJ components or other agencies likely to hold responsive records (e.g., Civil Rights Division, CMS).\nConclusion:\nThe response to the FOIA request was incomplete, failing to provide requested records, address ADA accommodations, and meet statutory obligations for transparency and accountability. These deficiencies necessitate immediate escalation through appeals and oversight mechanisms.\n\nCC: Oversight and Accountability Authorities\nState of Connecticut\nNed Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\nEmail: governor.lamont@ct.gov\n\nWilliam Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\n\nMatthew S. Antonetti\nTitle: Legal Director, Connecticut Department of Social Services\nPhone: (860) 424-5386\nEmail: matthew.antonetti@ct.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\n\nLisa Pino\nTitle: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\n\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)\nMerrick B. Garland\nTitle: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\n\nPriscilla Jones\nTitle: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP)\nPhone: (202) 514-3642\nEmail: oip.foia@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael G. Seidel\nTitle: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: foipaquestions@fbi.gov\n\nAlina M. Semo\nTitle: Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)\nPhone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\n\nCongressional Oversight Committees\nJames Comer\nTitle: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nPhone: (202) 225-5074\nEmail: oversightpress@mail.house.gov\n\nGary Peters\nTitle: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nPhone: (202) 224-2627\nEmail: committee@hsgac.senate.gov\n\nJamie Raskin\nTitle: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nPhone: (202) 225-5341\nEmail: civilrights@mail.house.gov\n\nDick Durbin\nTitle: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee\nPhone: (202) 224-2152\nEmail: judiciary@senate.gov\n\nRosa DeLauro\nTitle: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee\nPhone: (202) 225-3661\nEmail: appropriations@mail.house.gov\n\nBernie Sanders\nTitle: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee\nPhone: (202) 224-5141\nEmail: helpcommittee@senate.gov\n\nCatherine Lhamon\nTitle: Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights\nPhone: (202) 376-7533\nEmail: contact@usccr.gov\n\nRichard Blumenthal\nTitle: Senator, Connecticut\nPhone: (202) 224-2823\nEmail: blumenthal@senate.gov\n\nChris Murphy\nTitle: Senator, Connecticut\nPhone: (202) 224-4041\nEmail: murphy@senate.gov\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\nDB.42.131.Inf. https://www.ctbraininjury.com/blog/tags/db-42-131-inf\nhttps://x.com/ABIresources/status/1866212331279339765 https://www.youtube.com/@ABI.RESOURCES-CT-ABI-MFP-CARE/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2\n\nReference: OPM ID # 24-85 A-2025-00307 FCC-FOIA-2025-000358-A FIC 2024-0683 R000748-102524 2025-F-01035 R000354-102024 R000737-102024 AD2414036 A-2025-00351 2025-00027-A-PHS A-2025-00395 2025-00434-FOIA-OS A-2025-00393 OPM ID # 24-83 A-2025-00393 2025-00446-FOIA-PHS A-2025-00399 A-2025-00392 25-00142-FOIA PRI-25-023 2025-00032-A-PHS 110620247022 24-86 AD2414644 R000770-110424 2025-F-01651 A-2025-00467 A-2025-00401 2025-00481-FOIA-PHS 112020247009 112020247039 2025-00024-A-OS A-2025-00420 25-00044-F A-2025-00069 A-2025-00469 OPM ID# 24-88 & 89 2025-00638-FOIA-OS AP-2025-001 FOIA-2025-00562 FOIA-2025-00563 EMRUFOIA111524 F-2025-03523 2025-00574-FOIA-PHS 145-FOI-21320 OPM ID #24-94 25-OIG-177 FOIA-2025-01054 FOIA-2025-01052 EMRUFOIA120324-7 FOIA-2025-01053 OPM ID #24-95 FOIA-2025-01056 EMRUFOIA120324-7 FOIA-2025-01055 FOIA-2025-01057 R005487-120324 2025-01079-FOIA-PHS 2025-01078-FOIA-PHS FOIA-2025-056 PRI-25-045 FOIA-2025-01060 FOIA-2025-01059 FOIA-2025-060 FOIA-2025-01203 EMRUFOIA121324 #FOIA-2025-063 11034 6779 7959 17303 17304 3033 5282 14733 6577 10 10527 3519 28368 8560 63 3814 4923 4126 6612 4809 4850 35673 74 239 4850 3519 166 10661 14578 239 3033 4923 166 4850 6779 14733 3519 166 4850 10661 14578 3033 4923 166 6779 4850 166 3519 152 4121 10661 74 3033 239 5282 4850 14733 4923 4850 6612 4923 10672 63 6959 115 35673 10661 239 74 6779 3033 239 4923 166 3519 3033 14578 35673 166 4297 14 3519 5123 287 35673 14 59 3519 287 14733 4809 23077 4923 74 4735 4850 2667 3519 796 59 166 856 22238 35673 14 10835 3033 239 4297 3519 14733 796 3519 856 35673 22005 5123 59 4923 3033 239 14733 166 4297 3519 35673 5123 59 3124 14578 7683 74 10661 3033 239 7982 14587 2667 4121 287 129 11109 856 3519 59 2667 35673 22238 2667 11034: Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth 6779: Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 7959: Senate Office of Public Records 17303: Republican State Central Committee Of Connecticut 17304: Connecticut House Of Representatives 3033: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5282: Office of the State Comptroller 14733: Office Of Policy And Management 6577: Office of State Ethics 10: Federal Bureau of Investigation 10527: Federal Communications Commission Office of the Inspector General 3519: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division 28368: Department Of Labor 8560: Department of Public Health - Medical Examining Board 63: Department of Labor 3814: Department of Consumer Protection 4923: Department of Social Services 4126: Department of Economic and Community Development 6612: Department of Public Health 4809: Office of the Governor 4850: Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut 35673: Department Of Justice 74: Department of Health and Human Services 239: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 166: Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division 10661: Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General 14578: Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights 152: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4121: Government Accountability Office 10672: Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division 6959: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs 115: Department of Justice, Criminal Division 4297: Department of Justice, Civil Division 14: U.S. Department of State 5123: Director, Office of Information Policy 287: Office of Government Information Services 59: Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy 23077: CT Freedom Of Information Agency 4735: Department of State, Office of the Inspector General 2667: Office of Special Counsel 796: Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General 856: Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General 22238: U.S. Department Of Justice 10835: Department of Health and Human Services 22005: Department Of Justice Office Of Administration 3124: Department of Health 7683: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration 7982: Office of Special Counsel, Office of General Counsel [APPEALS] 14587: Office Of The Special Counsel Of Robert Mueller 129: National Archives and Records Administration 11109: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia OPM FCC FIC DOJ DOL DSS CMS HHS CDC GAO OSC OIG PHS DPH CHRO FOIA FOIC"
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      "when": "2025-01-06 10:11:09",
      "file": "2025-01-06T10_11_09.542161 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Expedited Determination decision has been made on Appeal NumberA-2025-00584 with the decision ofImproper. \n\nYour request for expedited handling of your appeal is unperfected.  You have not provided a statement certified to be true and correct, nor have you provided any facts to support your assertion that expedited processing is warranted under standards one, two, three, or four.  See 28 C.F.R. 16.5(e)(3).  Your appeal is currently being processed and this Office will respond to you once a final determination has been made on your appeal.  \n \nIf you are dissatisfied with my action on your request for expedited treatment of your appeal, you may file a lawsuit in accordance with 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E)(iii).\n"
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      "when": "2025-01-06 10:44:08",
      "file": "2025-01-06T10_44_08.783450 Communication.txt",
      "text": "To: All\nDouglas R. Hibbard\nChief, Initial Request Staff\nOffice of Information Policy\nU.S. Department of Justice\n441 G Street NW, 6th Floor\nWashington, DC 20530\n\nCC:\nKristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division\nPriscilla Jones, Supervisory Administrative Specialist\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nCongressional Oversight Committees\n\n\nSubject: Response to Improper Expedited Processing Decision  Appeal Number A-2025-00584\n\n\n\nDate: January 6, 2025\n01.06.2025\n\n\n\nDear Mr. Hibbard,\n\nI am writing to formally challenge the determination that my expedited processing request for Appeal Number A-2025-00584 is \"improper.\" This determination ignores statutory standards, fails to recognize the public interest significance of the issues raised, and misapplies 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e)(3). I respectfully request that the Department of Justice (DOJ) reconsider its decision and process my appeal under expedited handling, as permitted by 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E) and applicable regulations.\n\nI. Grounds for Expedited Processing\n1. Public Interest and Urgency (Standard 3)\nUnder 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e)(1)(iii), expedited processing is warranted when a request involves:\n\n\"An urgency to inform the public concerning actual or alleged Federal Government activity.\"\n\nThe requested records pertain to critical issues, including:\n\nADA Compliance Failures: DOJ's systemic non-compliance with accessibility laws under Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.\nMedicaid Oversight: Alleged misuse of taxpayer funds and barriers to transparency in the Medicaid ABI Waiver Program.\nWhistleblower Protections: Obstruction of disclosures critical to uncovering potential fraud under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  3729).\nGiven the public interest in transparency, justice, and equitable access, the urgency to address these systemic failures is undeniable.\n\n2. Statutory Criteria and Supporting Evidence\nExpedited processing requires a statement demonstrating how the request meets the criteria for urgency. I affirm that my original and supplemental submissions provide the following:\n\nFactual Basis: Specific examples of ADA accommodation failures, whistleblower retaliation, and FOIA non-compliance were documented in previous appeals and correspondence.\nPublic Interest Certification: The requested records serve the publics right to understand and address systemic failures in government programs that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities.\nPursuant to 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e)(3), I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.\n\nII. Procedural Errors in DOJs Determination\n1. Lack of Consideration for Provided Evidence\nYour denial failed to consider or acknowledge specific evidence and arguments included in my request. This oversight is inconsistent with DOJs obligation under Judicial Watch, Inc. v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Sec., 895 F.3d 770 (D.C. Cir. 2018), which requires agencies to provide a reasoned explanation for rejecting expedited processing.\n\n2. Misapplication of 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e)(3)\nThe regulation does not demand exhaustive proof at the appeal stage but requires only a statement certified as true and correct, accompanied by supporting facts. My request satisfies this requirement.\n\n3. Failure to Weigh Public Interest\nExpedited processing is appropriate when delay could hinder the publics ability to address government malfeasance. DOJs denial disregards this principle, as established in Al-Fayed v. CIA, 254 F.3d 300 (D.C. Cir. 2001).\n\nIII. Relief Requested\n1. Immediate Reconsideration of Expedited Processing Request\nI request expedited handling of Appeal Number A-2025-00584 on the following grounds:\n\nPublic Interest Urgency: The issues raised affect millions of Medicaid recipients, taxpayers, and individuals with disabilities.\nLegal Compliance: Expedited processing is required under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E) and 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e).\n2. Transparent Decision-Making\nProvide detailed justifications for any denial of expedited processing, including specific evidence considered, in accordance with Judicial Watch.\nIdentify all individuals responsible for processing this determination.\n\n3. Timeline Compliance\nExpedited processing mandates resolution within 10 calendar days under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E)(iii). I expect full compliance with this timeline.\n\nIV. Escalation and Consequences of Non-Compliance\nIf this request is not granted within 10 calendar days, I will:\n\nFile a Complaint with the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS): Documenting systemic procedural failures and requesting mediation.\nNotify Congressional Oversight Committees: Highlighting DOJs non-compliance with FOIA and ADA requirements.\nInitiate Litigation: Pursuing judicial review under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E)(iii) to compel expedited processing and full disclosure of records.\nV. Certification\nIn compliance with 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e)(3), I hereby certify that the information provided in this appeal is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.\n\nVI. Conclusion\nDOJs improper denial of expedited processing undermines public trust, delays urgent transparency, and perpetuates systemic failures in ADA compliance, Medicaid oversight, and whistleblower protections. I urge DOJ to reconsider this decision and fulfill its statutory obligations promptly.\n\nI look forward to your response.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n\nAttachments:\n\nOriginal Expedited Processing Request.\nDOJs Denial Determination (01/06/2025).\nRelevant Case Law and Statutory Citations.\nComprehensive Legal Complaint and Appeal\nDate: January 6, 2025\n\nFrom:\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n39 Kings Hwy STE C\nGales Ferry, CT 06335\n\nTo:\nPriscilla Jones, Supervisory Administrative Specialist\nDouglas R. Hibbard, Chief, Initial Request Staff\nOffice of Information Policy\nU.S. Department of Justice\n441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor\nWashington, DC 20530\n\nCC:\nKristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division\nBobak Talebian, Director, Office of Information Policy\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration\nRelevant Congressional Oversight Committees\n\nSubject: Comprehensive Legal Complaint and Appeal on FOIA, ADA, Whistleblower, and Taxpayer Violations\nI. Introduction\nThis escalated complaint and appeal addresses systemic failures by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and related agencies to comply with statutory, constitutional, and procedural requirements under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whistleblower protection statutes, and taxpayer accountability laws. The DOJs responses to FOIA Request #FOIA-2025-01052 and associated appeals reveal:\n\nFOIA Non-Compliance: Failure to conduct adequate searches, provide required Vaughn Index explanations, or adhere to deadlines.\nADA Violations: Failure to implement legally mandated accommodations for equitable access.\nWhistleblower Retaliation Concerns: Obstruction of transparency mechanisms critical to protecting whistleblower disclosures.\nTaxpayer Accountability Failures: Lack of oversight in Medicaid programs, risking fraud and misuse of federal funds.\nThis appeal demands immediate corrective actions to address these critical failures and uphold constitutional and statutory protections.\n\nII. Violations Identified\n\nA. Constitutional Violations\nFirst Amendment: Denial of access to public records hinders my ability to petition the government for accountability, a fundamental right recognized in New York Times Co. v. United States (1971).\nFifth Amendment: Procedural delays and barriers infringe upon due process rights, violating standards established in Mathews v. Eldridge (1976).\nFourteenth Amendment: Discriminatory denial of ADA accommodations constitutes a violation of equal protection principles, as affirmed in Tennessee v. Lane (2004).\n\nB. FOIA Statutory Violations\nInadequate Search and Scope: The DOJ failed to:\nSearch relevant components, including the Civil Rights Division and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).\nDocument search efforts, violating 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(3).\nFailure to Provide a Vaughn Index: Redactions and withholdings were not justified with statutory citations or sufficient detail, violating Vaughn v. Rosen (1973).\nFailure to Meet Timelines: Statutory deadlines for acknowledgment, substantive responses, and estimated dates of completion (EDC) were ignored, constituting constructive denial under FOIA.\n\nC. ADA Non-Compliance\nDespite explicit requests, the DOJ failed to:\n\nCommunicate exclusively via the MuckRock platform.\nProvide screen-reader-compatible PDFs or embedded text in emails.\nSimplify summaries for complex documents.\nThese failures violate Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), as affirmed in Lane v. Brown (2016).\n\nD. Whistleblower Protection Violations\nLack of Safeguards: DOJ did not provide policies protecting whistleblowers who expose systemic Medicaid fraud, as required under 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8).\nProcedural Barriers: Delays and obstructions discourage whistleblowers from reporting misconduct, undermining the purpose of the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  3729).\n\nE. Taxpayer Accountability Failures\nThe requested records directly relate to Medicaid oversight and fraud prevention. Denying access impedes transparency and enforcement of the False Claims Act, as emphasized in United States ex rel. Harman v. Trinity Indus., Inc. (2017).\n\nIII. Relief Requested\nA. Comprehensive Search and Disclosure\nConduct Full Search:\nSearch all DOJ components, including:\nCivil Rights Division records related to complaints #539330-JBZ and #539298-RJM.\nInteragency communications with CMS on Medicaid oversight and ADA enforcement.\nProvide a Vaughn Index:\nJustify all redactions and withholdings under FOIA exemptions, as required by 5 U.S.C.  552(b).\n\nB. ADA Compliance Confirmation\nResend Responses in Accessible Formats:\nProvide screen-reader-compatible PDFs.\nEmbed text in email bodies.\nInclude plain-language summaries for technical documents.\nEnsure Future ADA Compliance:\nConfirm adherence to ADA accommodations for all subsequent communications.\n\nC. Address Whistleblower Retaliation Concerns\nProvide internal whistleblower protection policies applicable to Medicaid oversight complaints.\nDocument steps taken to protect whistleblowers under 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8).\n\nD. Expedite Processing\nProcess this appeal under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E), citing urgent public interest in Medicaid transparency and ADA enforcement.\n\nE. Accountability and Oversight\nIdentify Personnel:\nNames, roles, and contact information of FOIA officers and supervisors handling this request.\nDocument Inter-Agency Referrals:\nConfirm referrals to DOJ components and external agencies (e.g., CMS, OIG).\n\nIV. Escalation Plan\nIf no corrective action is taken within 10 business days, I will:\n\nFile a complaint with the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS).\nReport systemic failures to Congressional Oversight Committees.\nPursue injunctive relief and damages in federal court under FOIA and ADA statutes.\nV. Supporting Legal Basis\nFOIA: 5 U.S.C.  552 mandates transparency and public access to federal records.\nADA: Title II (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 (29 U.S.C.  794) require equitable access to government services.\nWhistleblower Protections: 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8) prohibits retaliation against individuals reporting misconduct.\nFalse Claims Act: 31 U.S.C.  3729 incentivizes whistleblower reporting of Medicaid fraud.\nConstitutional Protections:\nFirst Amendment: Guarantees public oversight.\nFifth Amendment: Protects procedural due process.\nFourteenth Amendment: Ensures equal protection.\n\nVI. Conclusion\nThe DOJs systemic failures in transparency, accessibility, and accountability necessitate immediate corrective action. This appeal demands full compliance with FOIA, ADA, whistleblower protections, and taxpayer accountability laws. Failure to act will result in further escalation and legal action.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n\nAttachments:\n\nOriginal FOIA Requests and Responses.\nADA Accommodation Requests.\nDOJ Non-Compliance Documentation.\nSupporting Case Law and Statutory Citations.\n\nCC: Relevant Agencies and Oversight Bodies (Full list as provided).\nCC:\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves, DSS Commissioner\nGovernor Ned Lamont\nAttorney General William Tong\nSenator Richard Blumenthal\nSenator Chris Murphy\nU.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nCC List\nFederal Oversight\nMerrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General\nKristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nMichael E. Horowitz, Inspector General, DOJ\nGene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General, GAO\nCongressional Committees\nHouse Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nSenate Judiciary Committee\nAdvocacy Organizations\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nTransparency and Civil Rights Watchdogs\n\nCC:\n\nWilliam Tong, Attorney General of Connecticut\nAndrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner, DSS\nAlina M. Semo, Director, OGIS\nAundra Luckey, Chief, FOIA/PA Branch, DOJ\nCMS and OCR Leadership\n\nCC: Congressional Oversight Committees, DOJ Civil Rights Division, OGIS, and relevant stakeholders.\nCopies To:\n\nOffice of the Attorney General, Connecticut\nConnecticut Department of Social Services\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nCC: Oversight and Accountability Authorities\nRobert F. Kennedy Jr.\nTitle: Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Nominated)\nEmail: kennedy.robert@hhs.gov\nOffice Address: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201\nPhone: (877) 696-6775\n\nKash Patel\nTitle: Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (Nominated)\nEmail: kash.patel@fbi.gov\nOffice Address: FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20535-0001\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\n\nDr. Mehmet Oz\nTitle: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Nominated)\nEmail: dr.oz@cms.hhs.gov\nOffice Address: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: (800) 633-4227\n\nVivek Ramaswamy\nTitle: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\nEmail: vivek.ramaswamy@doge.gov\nOffice Address: Department of Government Efficiency, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500\nPhone: (202) 456-1414\n\nElon Musk\nTitle: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\nEmail: elon.musk@doge.gov\nOffice Address: Department of Government Efficiency, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500\nPhone: (202) 456-1414\n\nState of Connecticut\nNed Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\nEmail: governor.lamont@ct.gov\n\nWilliam Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\n\nMatthew S. Antonetti\nTitle: Legal Director, Connecticut Department of Social Services\nPhone: (860) 424-5386\nEmail: matthew.antonetti@ct.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\n\nLisa Pino\nTitle: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\n\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)\nMerrick B. Garland\nTitle: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\n\nPriscilla Jones\nTitle: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP)\nPhone: (202) 514-3642\nEmail: oip.foia@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael G. Seidel\nTitle: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: foipaquestions@fbi.gov\n\nAlina M. Semo\nTitle: Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)\nPhone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\n\nCongressional Oversight Committees\nJames Comer\nTitle: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nPhone: (202) 225-5074\nEmail: oversightpress@mail.house.gov\n\nGary Peters\nTitle: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nPhone: (202) 224-2627\nEmail: committee@hsgac.senate.gov\n\nJamie Raskin\nTitle: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nPhone: (202) 225-5341\nEmail: civilrights@mail.house.gov\n\nDick Durbin\nTitle: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee\nPhone: (202) 224-2152\nEmail: judiciary@senate.gov\n\nRosa DeLauro\nTitle: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee\nPhone: (202) 225-3661\nEmail: appropriations@mail.house.gov\n\nBernie Sanders\nTitle: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee\nPhone: (202) 224-5141\nEmail: helpcommittee@senate.gov\n\nCatherine Lhamon\nTitle: Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights\nPhone: (202) 376-7533\nEmail: contact@usccr.gov\n\nRichard Blumenthal\nTitle: Senator, Connecticut\nPhone: (202) 224-2823\nEmail: blumenthal@senate.gov\n\nChris Murphy\nTitle: Senator, Connecticut\nPhone: (202) 224-4041\nEmail: murphy@senate.gov\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\nDB.42.131.Inf. https://www.ctbraininjury.com/blog/tags/db-42-131-inf\nhttps://x.com/ABIresources/status/1866212331279339765 https://www.youtube.com/@ABI.RESOURCES-CT-ABI-MFP-CARE/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2\n\nReference: OPM ID # 24-85 A-2025-00307 FCC-FOIA-2025-000358-A FIC 2024-0683 R000748-102524 2025-F-01035 R000354-102024 R000737-102024 AD2414036 A-2025-00351 2025-00027-A-PHS A-2025-00395 2025-00434-FOIA-OS A-2025-00393 OPM ID # 24-83 A-2025-00393 2025-00446-FOIA-PHS A-2025-00399 A-2025-00392 25-00142-FOIA PRI-25-023 2025-00032-A-PHS 110620247022 24-86 AD2414644 R000770-110424 2025-F-01651 A-2025-00467 A-2025-00401 2025-00481-FOIA-PHS 112020247009 112020247039 2025-00024-A-OS A-2025-00420 25-00044-F A-2025-00069 A-2025-00469 OPM ID# 24-88 & 89 2025-00638-FOIA-OS AP-2025-001 FOIA-2025-00562 FOIA-2025-00563 EMRUFOIA111524 F-2025-03523 2025-00574-FOIA-PHS 145-FOI-21320 OPM ID #24-94 25-OIG-177 FOIA-2025-01054 FOIA-2025-01052 EMRUFOIA120324-7 FOIA-2025-01053 OPM ID #24-95 FOIA-2025-01056 EMRUFOIA120324-7 FOIA-2025-01055 FOIA-2025-01057 R005487-120324 2025-01079-FOIA-PHS 2025-01078-FOIA-PHS FOIA-2025-056 PRI-25-045 FOIA-2025-01060 FOIA-2025-01059 FOIA-2025-060 FOIA-2025-01203 EMRUFOIA121324 #FOIA-2025-063 11034 539330-JBZ, 539298-RJM, 534659-XGL, 534094-QZH, 534069-BRQ, 534060-HWM, 533252-GXC, 535276-FSL, 532832-MJV, 532674-QMM, 532671-PPV, 532667-DRF, 523966-VSF, 497211-PFB, 490797-TJJ, 489456-MCB, 490814-TPF, 490215-DKH, 478957-DPX, 478956-NSD, 473045-JNW, 452335-DDT, 413343-FZP, 405540-ZXW, 397760-PRZ, 395050-TWW, 392179-NCW, 385105-BPN, 376153-JVL, 357494-WND, 354718-LTZ, 275528-PKR, 301882-TRG, 327008-WFC, 339860-FQG, 352533-WJH.6779 7959 17303 17304 3033 5282 14733 6577 10 10527 3519 28368 8560 63 3814 4923 4126 6612 4809 4850 35673 74 239 4850 3519 166 10661 14578 239 3033 4923 166 4850 6779 14733 3519 166 4850 10661 14578 3033 4923 166 6779 4850 166 3519 152 4121 10661 74 3033 239 5282 4850 14733 4923 4850 6612 4923 10672 63 6959 115 35673 10661 239 74 6779 3033 239 4923 166 3519 3033 14578 35673 166 4297 14 3519 5123 287 35673 14 59 3519 287 14733 4809 23077 4923 74 4735 4850 2667 3519 796 59 166 856 22238 35673 14 10835 3033 239 4297 3519 14733 796 3519 856 35673 22005 5123 59 4923 3033 239 14733 166 4297 3519 35673 5123 59 3124 14578 7683 74 10661 3033 239 7982 14587 2667 4121 287 129 11109 856 3519 59 2667 35673 22238 2667 11034: Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth 6779: Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 7959: Senate Office of Public Records 17303: Republican State Central Committee Of Connecticut 17304: Connecticut House Of Representatives 3033: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5282: Office of the State Comptroller 14733: Office Of Policy And Management 6577: Office of State Ethics 10: Federal Bureau of Investigation 10527: Federal Communications Commission Office of the Inspector General 3519: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division 28368: Department Of Labor 8560: Department of Public Health - 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      "text": "Escalated Legal Complaint and Appeal\n\nSimplified Explanation of What David Medeiros and ABI Resources Are Doing\nWho is David Medeiros? David Medeiros is a brain injury survivor, advocate, and the founder of ABI Resources, a company that supports people with disabilities in navigating Medicaid programs. He is also a whistleblower exposing problems in government programs, especially related to Medicaid oversight and accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).\n\nWhat is Happening? David is using legal tools like the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request government records about Medicaid, disability rights, and whistleblower protections. He believes there are systemic failures, such as:\n\nLack of transparency about how taxpayer money is spent in Medicaid programs.\nFailures to protect whistleblowers (people who report wrongdoing).\nDiscrimination against people with disabilities by not following ADA requirements.\n\nWhat Does David Want? David is demanding:\n\nTransparency: Access to government records to show how Medicaid programs are managed and ensure taxpayer accountability.\nAccessibility: The government must comply with ADA laws to make information accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.\nWhistleblower Protection: Safeguards for people like him who report problems in government programs.\nAccountability: He wants the government to fix these systemic issues and hold responsible parties accountable.\n\nWhy Does This Matter?\n\nThis is about protecting the rights of vulnerable groups like people with disabilities.\nEnsuring taxpayer money is spent responsibly.\nUpholding laws meant to ensure fairness, transparency, and justice for all.\nIn short, David Medeiros and ABI Resources are supporting your rights to make government programs fair, accessible, and accountable, while standing up for the rights of people with disabilities and whistleblowers.\n\n\nDate: January 7, 2025\n01.07.2025\n\n\nTO: All  Key Stakeholders and Oversight Authorities\nFederal Oversight Authorities\nMerrick Garland\nTitle: Attorney General\nU.S. Department of Justice\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nU.S. Department of Justice\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General\nDOJ Office of the Inspector General\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\n\nPriscilla Jones\nTitle: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP)\nEmail: oip.foia@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-3642\n\nAlina M. Semo\nTitle: Director\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\nPhone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\n\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\n\nLisa J. Pino\nTitle: Director\nOffice for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\n\nCongressional Oversight Committees\nJames Comer\nTitle: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nEmail: oversightpress@mail.house.gov\nPhone: (202) 225-5074\n\nGary Peters\nTitle: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nEmail: committee@hsgac.senate.gov\nPhone: (202) 224-2627\n\nJamie Raskin\nTitle: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nEmail: civilrights@mail.house.gov\nPhone: (202) 225-5341\n\nDick Durbin\nTitle: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee\nEmail: judiciary@senate.gov\nPhone: (202) 224-2152\n\nRosa DeLauro\nTitle: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee\nEmail: appropriations@mail.house.gov\nPhone: (202) 225-3661\n\nBernie Sanders\nTitle: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee\nEmail: helpcommittee@senate.gov\nPhone: (202) 224-5141\n\nState Oversight Authorities\nWilliam Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\n\nNed Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nEmail: governor.lamont@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\n\nTransparency and Advocacy Organizations\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\nEmail: info@aclu.org\nPhone: (212) 549-2500\n\nGovernment Accountability Project (GAP)\nEmail: info@whistleblower.org\nPhone: (202) 457-0034\n\nNational Whistleblower Center (NWC)\nEmail: info@whistleblowers.org\nPhone: (202) 342-1903\n\nPublic Citizen\nEmail: action@citizen.org\nPhone: (202) 588-1000\n\nOpen The Government\nEmail: info@openthegovernment.org\nPhone: (202) 332-6736\n\nKey Individuals Related to Medicaid Oversight\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, CMS\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\n\n\nSubject: Comprehensive Legal Complaint and Appeal Addressing Violations of Constitutional Rights, Whistleblower Protections, Taxpayer Accountability, and ADA Compliance\n\nI. Introduction\nThis escalated complaint and appeal is submitted to address systemic violations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and associated agencies under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whistleblower protection laws, and taxpayer accountability statutes. These failures obstruct transparency, perpetuate inequities, and undermine public confidence in federal oversight mechanisms.\n\nThe issues arise from the DOJs responses to FOIA Request No. FOIA-2025-01052, related appeals, and other associated requests, which fail to meet statutory and constitutional standards. Immediate corrective action is demanded to ensure compliance with federal law and protection of public interests.\n\nII. Summary of Violations\nConstitutional Violations\n\nFirst Amendment: Denial of access to public records obstructs the right to petition for redress of grievances (New York Times Co. v. United States, 1971).\nFifth Amendment: Procedural delays and inadequate responses violate due process rights (Mathews v. Eldridge, 1976).\nFourteenth Amendment: Failure to provide ADA-compliant accommodations constitutes unequal treatment and discrimination (Tennessee v. Lane, 2004).\nFOIA Non-Compliance\n\nInadequate Search Scope: The DOJ failed to conduct searches across all relevant offices, including the Civil Rights Division and CMS.\nLack of Vaughn Index: Redactions and withholdings lack detailed statutory justifications (Vaughn v. Rosen, 1973).\nMissed Deadlines: Statutory deadlines for acknowledgment and response have not been met, amounting to constructive denial (Judicial Watch, Inc. v. U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec., 2018).\nADA Violations\n\nRequests for ADA accommodations, including accessible formats and communication methods, were ignored.\nNon-compliance with Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).\nWhistleblower Retaliation\n\nProcedural obstructions undermine whistleblower protections under 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8).\nCases linked to systemic Medicaid fraud remain unresolved despite whistleblower disclosures.\nTaxpayer Accountability Failures\n\nTransparency failures impede oversight of taxpayer funds in Medicaid programs, violating the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  3729).\nIII. Specific Relief Requested\nA. FOIA Compliance\nComprehensive Search:\nConduct searches of all relevant DOJ components, including:\n\nCivil Rights Division (ADA compliance and whistleblower retaliation records).\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Medicaid oversight and fraud investigations).\nVaughn Index:\nProvide a detailed Vaughn Index for all redactions or withholdings, citing specific exemptions under 5 U.S.C.  552(b).\n\nB. ADA Compliance\nADA Accommodations Request\nThis request includes explicit ADA accommodations to address cognitive processing challenges resulting from my traumatic brain injury (TBI). These accommodations are legally required under Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).\n\nRequested ADA Accommodations\nTo ensure accessibility and compliance with ADA standards (42 U.S.C.  12101 et seq.), I request the following accommodations for all communications and records:\n\nScreen-Reader Compatible Formats\n\nAll documents must be provided in properly labeled PDFs or plain-text files.\nEnsure that the documents are screen-reader compatible and retain clear, accessible formatting.\nExclusive MuckRock Platform Communication\n\nAll communications must occur exclusively via the MuckRock platform.\nDo not send external links, emails, portals, passwords, codes, or require phone calls for access.\nText Embedded in Email Bodies\n\nKey information must be embedded directly in the email body to facilitate comprehension and accessibility.\nSimplified Summaries\n\nProvide plain-language summaries for complex or legal documents to ensure clarity and understanding.\nIdentification of Responsible Officers\n\nInclude the full name, title, and contact information of all responsible officers handling this request.\nNon-Negotiable Compliance\nThese accommodations are non-negotiable and are essential for ensuring equal access to information. Failure to provide the requested accommodations may constitute a violation of the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. Thank you for ensuring compliance and accessibility in addressing this request.\nCompliance Confirmation:\n\nIdentify responsible personnel involved in ADA accommodation decisions.\nConfirm adherence to all ADA requirements in future communications.\n\nC. Whistleblower Protections\nTransparency Measures:\n\nPublish internal policies on whistleblower protection and retaliation prevention.\nDocument specific steps taken to address whistleblower disclosures related to Medicaid fraud.\nImmediate Investigation:\nInvestigate systemic retaliation claims tied to delays in addressing FOIA requests and whistleblower disclosures.\n\nD. Expedited Processing\nProcess this appeal under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E) due to the urgent public interest in Medicaid oversight, ADA compliance, and whistleblower protections.\n\nE. Timeline Adherence\nAdhere to statutory timelines for FOIA appeals and expedite resolution of pending requests.\n\nIV. Legal Basis\n\n1. Constitutional Protections\nFirst Amendment: Guarantees the right to petition the government and access information critical to public oversight.\nFifth Amendment: Requires due process in responding to FOIA and ADA accommodation requests.\nFourteenth Amendment: Mandates equal treatment and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.\n\n2. Statutory Protections\nFOIA (5 U.S.C.  552): Mandates timely and complete disclosure of records.\nADA Title II (42 U.S.C.  12132): Requires public entities to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.\nWhistleblower Protection Act (5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8)): Prohibits retaliation against individuals exposing systemic violations.\nFalse Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  3729): Requires transparency in addressing fraud involving taxpayer funds.\n\nV. Consequences of Continued Non-Compliance\nIf the requested relief is not granted within 10 business days, I will escalate as follows:\n\nOGIS Complaint: File a formal complaint with the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) for mediation.\nCongressional Oversight Notification: Notify Congressional Oversight Committees of systemic failures.\nJudicial Action: Pursue litigation under FOIA, ADA, and whistleblower statutes, seeking injunctive relief and damages.\n\nVI. Certification\nIn compliance with 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e)(3), I certify that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.\n\nVII. Conclusion\nThe DOJs systemic failures in transparency, accessibility, and accountability must be corrected immediately. This appeal demands adherence to statutory, constitutional, and procedural obligations to protect the public interest, ensure equal access, and uphold whistleblower protections.\n\nI expect a substantive and complete response within the statutory timeframe.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n\n\nCC:\n\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nCongressional Oversight Committees\nCivil Rights Division, DOJ\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nRelevant Advocacy Organizations\nAttachments:\n\nOriginal FOIA Requests and Correspondence\nADA Accommodation Requests\nDOJ Non-Compliance Documentation\nSupporting Case Law and Statutory Citations\nCC:\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves, DSS Commissioner\nGovernor Ned Lamont\nAttorney General William Tong\nSenator Richard Blumenthal\nSenator Chris Murphy\nU.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nCC List\nFederal Oversight\nMerrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General\nKristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nMichael E. Horowitz, Inspector General, DOJ\nGene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General, GAO\nCongressional Committees\nHouse Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nSenate Judiciary Committee\nAdvocacy Organizations\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nTransparency and Civil Rights Watchdogs\n\nCC:\n\nWilliam Tong, Attorney General of Connecticut\nAndrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner, DSS\nAlina M. Semo, Director, OGIS\nAundra Luckey, Chief, FOIA/PA Branch, DOJ\nCMS and OCR Leadership\n\nCC: Congressional Oversight Committees, DOJ Civil Rights Division, OGIS, and relevant stakeholders.\nCopies To:\n\nOffice of the Attorney General, Connecticut\nConnecticut Department of Social Services\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nCC: Oversight and Accountability Authorities\nRobert F. Kennedy Jr.\nTitle: Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Nominated)\nEmail: kennedy.robert@hhs.gov\nOffice Address: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201\nPhone: (877) 696-6775\n\nKash Patel\nTitle: Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (Nominated)\nEmail: kash.patel@fbi.gov\nOffice Address: FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20535-0001\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\n\nDr. Mehmet Oz\nTitle: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Nominated)\nEmail: dr.oz@cms.hhs.gov\nOffice Address: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: (800) 633-4227\n\nVivek Ramaswamy\nTitle: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\nEmail: vivek.ramaswamy@doge.gov\nOffice Address: Department of Government Efficiency, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500\nPhone: (202) 456-1414\n\nElon Musk\nTitle: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\nEmail: elon.musk@doge.gov\nOffice Address: Department of Government Efficiency, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500\nPhone: (202) 456-1414\n\nState of Connecticut\nNed Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\nEmail: governor.lamont@ct.gov\n\nWilliam Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\n\nMatthew S. Antonetti\nTitle: Legal Director, Connecticut Department of Social Services\nPhone: (860) 424-5386\nEmail: matthew.antonetti@ct.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\n\nLisa Pino\nTitle: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\n\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)\nMerrick B. Garland\nTitle: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\n\nPriscilla Jones\nTitle: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP)\nPhone: (202) 514-3642\nEmail: oip.foia@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael G. Seidel\nTitle: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: foipaquestions@fbi.gov\n\nAlina M. Semo\nTitle: Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)\nPhone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\n\nCongressional Oversight Committees\nJames Comer\nTitle: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nPhone: (202) 225-5074\nEmail: oversightpress@mail.house.gov\n\nGary Peters\nTitle: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nPhone: (202) 224-2627\nEmail: committee@hsgac.senate.gov\n\nJamie Raskin\nTitle: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nPhone: (202) 225-5341\nEmail: civilrights@mail.house.gov\n\nDick Durbin\nTitle: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee\nPhone: (202) 224-2152\nEmail: judiciary@senate.gov\n\nRosa DeLauro\nTitle: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee\nPhone: (202) 225-3661\nEmail: appropriations@mail.house.gov\n\nBernie Sanders\nTitle: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee\nPhone: (202) 224-5141\nEmail: helpcommittee@senate.gov\n\nCatherine Lhamon\nTitle: Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights\nPhone: (202) 376-7533\nEmail: contact@usccr.gov\n\nRichard Blumenthal\nTitle: Senator, Connecticut\nPhone: (202) 224-2823\nEmail: blumenthal@senate.gov\n\nChris Murphy\nTitle: Senator, Connecticut\nPhone: (202) 224-4041\nEmail: murphy@senate.gov\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\nDB.42.131.Inf. https://www.ctbraininjury.com/blog/tags/db-42-131-inf\nhttps://x.com/ABIresources/status/1866212331279339765 https://www.youtube.com/@ABI.RESOURCES-CT-ABI-MFP-CARE/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2\n\nReference: OPM ID # 24-85 A-2025-00307 FCC-FOIA-2025-000358-A FIC 2024-0683 R000748-102524 2025-F-01035 R000354-102024 R000737-102024 AD2414036 A-2025-00351 2025-00027-A-PHS A-2025-00395 2025-00434-FOIA-OS A-2025-00393 OPM ID # 24-83 A-2025-00393 2025-00446-FOIA-PHS A-2025-00399 A-2025-00392 25-00142-FOIA PRI-25-023 2025-00032-A-PHS 110620247022 24-86 AD2414644 R000770-110424 2025-F-01651 A-2025-00467 A-2025-00401 2025-00481-FOIA-PHS 112020247009 112020247039 2025-00024-A-OS A-2025-00420 25-00044-F A-2025-00069 A-2025-00469 OPM ID# 24-88 & 89 2025-00638-FOIA-OS AP-2025-001 FOIA-2025-00562 FOIA-2025-00563 EMRUFOIA111524 F-2025-03523 2025-00574-FOIA-PHS 145-FOI-21320 OPM ID #24-94 25-OIG-177 FOIA-2025-01054 FOIA-2025-01052 EMRUFOIA120324-7 FOIA-2025-01053 OPM ID #24-95 FOIA-2025-01056 EMRUFOIA120324-7 FOIA-2025-01055 FOIA-2025-01057 R005487-120324 2025-01079-FOIA-PHS 2025-01078-FOIA-PHS FOIA-2025-056 PRI-25-045 FOIA-2025-01060 FOIA-2025-01059 FOIA-2025-060 FOIA-2025-01203 EMRUFOIA121324 #FOIA-2025-063 11034 539330-JBZ, 539298-RJM, 534659-XGL, 534094-QZH, 534069-BRQ, 534060-HWM, 533252-GXC, 535276-FSL, 532832-MJV, 532674-QMM, 532671-PPV, 532667-DRF, 523966-VSF, 497211-PFB, 490797-TJJ, 489456-MCB, 490814-TPF, 490215-DKH, 478957-DPX, 478956-NSD, 473045-JNW, 452335-DDT, 413343-FZP, 405540-ZXW, 397760-PRZ, 395050-TWW, 392179-NCW, 385105-BPN, 376153-JVL, 357494-WND, 354718-LTZ, 275528-PKR, 301882-TRG, 327008-WFC, 339860-FQG, 352533-WJH.6779 7959 17303 17304 3033 5282 14733 6577 10 10527 3519 28368 8560 63 3814 4923 4126 6612 4809 4850 35673 74 239 4850 3519 166 10661 14578 239 3033 4923 166 4850 6779 14733 3519 166 4850 10661 14578 3033 4923 166 6779 4850 166 3519 152 4121 10661 74 3033 239 5282 4850 14733 4923 4850 6612 4923 10672 63 6959 115 35673 10661 239 74 6779 3033 239 4923 166 3519 3033 14578 35673 166 4297 14 3519 5123 287 35673 14 59 3519 287 14733 4809 23077 4923 74 4735 4850 2667 3519 796 59 166 856 22238 35673 14 10835 3033 239 4297 3519 14733 796 3519 856 35673 22005 5123 59 4923 3033 239 14733 166 4297 3519 35673 5123 59 3124 14578 7683 74 10661 3033 239 7982 14587 2667 4121 287 129 11109 856 3519 59 2667 35673 22238 2667 11034: Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth 6779: Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 7959: Senate Office of Public Records 17303: Republican State Central Committee Of Connecticut 17304: Connecticut House Of Representatives 3033: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5282: Office of the State Comptroller 14733: Office Of Policy And Management 6577: Office of State Ethics 10: Federal Bureau of Investigation 10527: Federal Communications Commission Office of the Inspector General 3519: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division 28368: Department Of Labor 8560: Department of Public Health - 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      "file": "2025-01-07T08_06_13.047360 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Expedited Determination decision has been made on Appeal NumberA-2025-00584 with the decision ofImproper. \n\nYour request for expedited handling of your appeal is unperfected.  You have not provided a statement certified to be true and correct, nor have you provided any facts to support your assertion that expedited processing is warranted under standards one, two, three, or four.  See 28 C.F.R. 16.5(e)(3).  Your appeal is currently being processed and this Office will respond to you once a final determination has been made on your appeal.  \n \nIf you are dissatisfied with my action on your request for expedited treatment of your appeal, you may file a lawsuit in accordance with 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E)(iii).\n"
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      "when": "2025-01-07 09:47:31",
      "file": "2025-01-07T09_47_31.101924 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Escalated Legal Complaint and Appeal\n\nSimplified Explanation of What David Medeiros and ABI Resources Are Doing\nWho is David Medeiros? David Medeiros is a brain injury survivor, advocate, and the founder of ABI Resources, a company that supports people with disabilities in navigating Medicaid programs. He is also a whistleblower exposing problems in government programs, especially related to Medicaid oversight and accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).\n\nWhat is Happening? David is using legal tools like the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request government records about Medicaid, disability rights, and whistleblower protections. He believes there are systemic failures, such as:\n\nLack of transparency about how taxpayer money is spent in Medicaid programs.\nFailures to protect whistleblowers (people who report wrongdoing).\nDiscrimination against people with disabilities by not following ADA requirements.\n\nWhat Does David Want? David is demanding:\n\nTransparency: Access to government records to show how Medicaid programs are managed and ensure taxpayer accountability.\nAccessibility: The government must comply with ADA laws to make information accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.\nWhistleblower Protection: Safeguards for people like him who report problems in government programs.\nAccountability: He wants the government to fix these systemic issues and hold responsible parties accountable.\n\nWhy Does This Matter?\n\nThis is about protecting the rights of vulnerable groups like people with disabilities.\nEnsuring taxpayer money is spent responsibly.\nUpholding laws meant to ensure fairness, transparency, and justice for all.\nIn short, David Medeiros and ABI Resources are supporting your rights to make government programs fair, accessible, and accountable, while standing up for the rights of people with disabilities and whistleblowers.\n\nDate: January 7, 2025\n01.07.2025\n\nTO: All Key Stakeholders and Oversight Authorities\nFederal Oversight Authorities\nMerrick Garland\nTitle: Attorney General\nU.S. Department of Justice\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nU.S. Department of Justice\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General\nDOJ Office of the Inspector General\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\n\nPriscilla Jones\nTitle: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP)\nEmail: oip.foia@usdoj.gov\nPhone: (202) 514-3642\n\nAlina M. Semo\nTitle: Director\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\nPhone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\n\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\n\nLisa J. Pino\nTitle: Director\nOffice for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\n\nCongressional Oversight Committees\nJames Comer\nTitle: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nEmail: oversightpress@mail.house.gov\nPhone: (202) 225-5074\n\nGary Peters\nTitle: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nEmail: committee@hsgac.senate.gov\nPhone: (202) 224-2627\n\nJamie Raskin\nTitle: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nEmail: civilrights@mail.house.gov\nPhone: (202) 225-5341\n\nDick Durbin\nTitle: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee\nEmail: judiciary@senate.gov\nPhone: (202) 224-2152\n\nRosa DeLauro\nTitle: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee\nEmail: appropriations@mail.house.gov\nPhone: (202) 225-3661\n\nBernie Sanders\nTitle: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee\nEmail: helpcommittee@senate.gov\nPhone: (202) 224-5141\n\nState Oversight Authorities\nWilliam Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\n\nNed Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nEmail: governor.lamont@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\n\nTransparency and Advocacy Organizations\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\nEmail: info@aclu.org\nPhone: (212) 549-2500\n\nGovernment Accountability Project (GAP)\nEmail: info@whistleblower.org\nPhone: (202) 457-0034\n\nNational Whistleblower Center (NWC)\nEmail: info@whistleblowers.org\nPhone: (202) 342-1903\n\nPublic Citizen\nEmail: action@citizen.org\nPhone: (202) 588-1000\n\nOpen The Government\nEmail: info@openthegovernment.org\nPhone: (202) 332-6736\n\nKey Individuals Related to Medicaid Oversight\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, CMS\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\n\nSubject: Comprehensive Legal Complaint and Appeal Addressing Violations of Constitutional Rights, Whistleblower Protections, Taxpayer Accountability, and ADA Compliance\n\nI. Introduction\nThis escalated complaint and appeal is submitted to address systemic violations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and associated agencies under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whistleblower protection laws, and taxpayer accountability statutes. These failures obstruct transparency, perpetuate inequities, and undermine public confidence in federal oversight mechanisms.\n\nThe issues arise from the DOJs responses to FOIA Request No. FOIA-2025-01052, related appeals, and other associated requests, which fail to meet statutory and constitutional standards. Immediate corrective action is demanded to ensure compliance with federal law and protection of public interests.\n\nII. Summary of Violations\nConstitutional Violations\n\nFirst Amendment: Denial of access to public records obstructs the right to petition for redress of grievances (New York Times Co. v. United States, 1971).\nFifth Amendment: Procedural delays and inadequate responses violate due process rights (Mathews v. Eldridge, 1976).\nFourteenth Amendment: Failure to provide ADA-compliant accommodations constitutes unequal treatment and discrimination (Tennessee v. Lane, 2004).\nFOIA Non-Compliance\n\nInadequate Search Scope: The DOJ failed to conduct searches across all relevant offices, including the Civil Rights Division and CMS.\nLack of Vaughn Index: Redactions and withholdings lack detailed statutory justifications (Vaughn v. Rosen, 1973).\nMissed Deadlines: Statutory deadlines for acknowledgment and response have not been met, amounting to constructive denial (Judicial Watch, Inc. v. U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec., 2018).\nADA Violations\n\nRequests for ADA accommodations, including accessible formats and communication methods, were ignored.\nNon-compliance with Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).\nWhistleblower Retaliation\n\nProcedural obstructions undermine whistleblower protections under 5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8).\nCases linked to systemic Medicaid fraud remain unresolved despite whistleblower disclosures.\nTaxpayer Accountability Failures\n\nTransparency failures impede oversight of taxpayer funds in Medicaid programs, violating the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  3729).\nIII. Specific Relief Requested\nA. FOIA Compliance\nComprehensive Search:\nConduct searches of all relevant DOJ components, including:\n\nCivil Rights Division (ADA compliance and whistleblower retaliation records).\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Medicaid oversight and fraud investigations).\nVaughn Index:\nProvide a detailed Vaughn Index for all redactions or withholdings, citing specific exemptions under 5 U.S.C.  552(b).\n\nB. ADA Compliance\nADA Accommodations Request\nThis request includes explicit ADA accommodations to address cognitive processing challenges resulting from my traumatic brain injury (TBI). These accommodations are legally required under Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).\n\nRequested ADA Accommodations\nTo ensure accessibility and compliance with ADA standards (42 U.S.C.  12101 et seq.), I request the following accommodations for all communications and records:\n\nScreen-Reader Compatible Formats\n\nAll documents must be provided in properly labeled PDFs or plain-text files.\nEnsure that the documents are screen-reader compatible and retain clear, accessible formatting.\nExclusive MuckRock Platform Communication\n\nAll communications must occur exclusively via the MuckRock platform.\nDo not send external links, emails, portals, passwords, codes, or require phone calls for access.\nText Embedded in Email Bodies\n\nKey information must be embedded directly in the email body to facilitate comprehension and accessibility.\nSimplified Summaries\n\nProvide plain-language summaries for complex or legal documents to ensure clarity and understanding.\nIdentification of Responsible Officers\n\nInclude the full name, title, and contact information of all responsible officers handling this request.\nNon-Negotiable Compliance\nThese accommodations are non-negotiable and are essential for ensuring equal access to information. Failure to provide the requested accommodations may constitute a violation of the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. Thank you for ensuring compliance and accessibility in addressing this request.\nCompliance Confirmation:\n\nIdentify responsible personnel involved in ADA accommodation decisions.\nConfirm adherence to all ADA requirements in future communications.\n\nC. Whistleblower Protections\nTransparency Measures:\n\nPublish internal policies on whistleblower protection and retaliation prevention.\nDocument specific steps taken to address whistleblower disclosures related to Medicaid fraud.\nImmediate Investigation:\nInvestigate systemic retaliation claims tied to delays in addressing FOIA requests and whistleblower disclosures.\n\nD. Expedited Processing\nProcess this appeal under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E) due to the urgent public interest in Medicaid oversight, ADA compliance, and whistleblower protections.\n\nE. Timeline Adherence\nAdhere to statutory timelines for FOIA appeals and expedite resolution of pending requests.\n\nIV. Legal Basis\n\n1. Constitutional Protections\nFirst Amendment: Guarantees the right to petition the government and access information critical to public oversight.\nFifth Amendment: Requires due process in responding to FOIA and ADA accommodation requests.\nFourteenth Amendment: Mandates equal treatment and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.\n\n2. Statutory Protections\nFOIA (5 U.S.C.  552): Mandates timely and complete disclosure of records.\nADA Title II (42 U.S.C.  12132): Requires public entities to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.\nWhistleblower Protection Act (5 U.S.C.  2302(b)(8)): Prohibits retaliation against individuals exposing systemic violations.\nFalse Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  3729): Requires transparency in addressing fraud involving taxpayer funds.\n\nV. Consequences of Continued Non-Compliance\nIf the requested relief is not granted within 10 business days, I will escalate as follows:\n\nOGIS Complaint: File a formal complaint with the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) for mediation.\nCongressional Oversight Notification: Notify Congressional Oversight Committees of systemic failures.\nJudicial Action: Pursue litigation under FOIA, ADA, and whistleblower statutes, seeking injunctive relief and damages.\n\nVI. Certification\nIn compliance with 28 C.F.R.  16.5(e)(3), I certify that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.\n\nVII. Conclusion\nThe DOJs systemic failures in transparency, accessibility, and accountability must be corrected immediately. This appeal demands adherence to statutory, constitutional, and procedural obligations to protect the public interest, ensure equal access, and uphold whistleblower protections.\n\nI expect a substantive and complete response within the statutory timeframe.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n\nCC:\n\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nCongressional Oversight Committees\nCivil Rights Division, DOJ\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nRelevant Advocacy Organizations\nAttachments:\n\nOriginal FOIA Requests and Correspondence\nADA Accommodation Requests\nDOJ Non-Compliance Documentation\nSupporting Case Law and Statutory Citations\nCC:\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves, DSS Commissioner\nGovernor Ned Lamont\nAttorney General William Tong\nSenator Richard Blumenthal\nSenator Chris Murphy\nU.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nCC List\nFederal Oversight\nMerrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General\nKristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nMichael E. Horowitz, Inspector General, DOJ\nGene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General, GAO\nCongressional Committees\nHouse Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nSenate Judiciary Committee\nAdvocacy Organizations\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\nTransparency and Civil Rights Watchdogs\n\nCC:\n\nWilliam Tong, Attorney General of Connecticut\nAndrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner, DSS\nAlina M. Semo, Director, OGIS\nAundra Luckey, Chief, FOIA/PA Branch, DOJ\nCMS and OCR Leadership\n\nCC: Congressional Oversight Committees, DOJ Civil Rights Division, OGIS, and relevant stakeholders.\nCopies To:\n\nOffice of the Attorney General, Connecticut\nConnecticut Department of Social Services\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nCC: Oversight and Accountability Authorities\nRobert F. Kennedy Jr.\nTitle: Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Nominated)\nEmail: kennedy.robert@hhs.gov\nOffice Address: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201\nPhone: (877) 696-6775\n\nKash Patel\nTitle: Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (Nominated)\nEmail: kash.patel@fbi.gov\nOffice Address: FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20535-0001\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\n\nDr. Mehmet Oz\nTitle: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Nominated)\nEmail: dr.oz@cms.hhs.gov\nOffice Address: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: (800) 633-4227\n\nVivek Ramaswamy\nTitle: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\nEmail: vivek.ramaswamy@doge.gov\nOffice Address: Department of Government Efficiency, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500\nPhone: (202) 456-1414\n\nElon Musk\nTitle: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\nEmail: elon.musk@doge.gov\nOffice Address: Department of Government Efficiency, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500\nPhone: (202) 456-1414\n\nState of Connecticut\nNed Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\nEmail: governor.lamont@ct.gov\n\nWilliam Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\n\nAndrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\n\nMatthew S. Antonetti\nTitle: Legal Director, Connecticut Department of Social Services\nPhone: (860) 424-5386\nEmail: matthew.antonetti@ct.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\n\nLisa Pino\nTitle: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\n\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)\nMerrick B. Garland\nTitle: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\n\nPriscilla Jones\nTitle: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP)\nPhone: (202) 514-3642\nEmail: oip.foia@usdoj.gov\n\nMichael G. Seidel\nTitle: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: foipaquestions@fbi.gov\n\nAlina M. 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