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  "title": "Freedom of Information Act Request  Expedited Processing & ADA Accommodations Requested",
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      "text": "To Whom It May Concern:\n\nPursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:\n\nRequest to the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General\n Address:\nOffice of the Attorney General  Connecticut\n165 Capitol Avenue\nHartford, CT 06106\n Email: attorney.general@ct.gov\n\n Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request  Expedited Processing & ADA Accommodations Requested\n\nDear FOIA Officer,\n\nPursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-200, et seq.), I request expedited processing and ADA accommodations for the following records:\n\nRecords Requested:\nAll communications, emails, memos, and internal correspondence from January 1, 2024, to present between:\nRebecca Quinn, Assistant Attorney General\nWilliam Tong, Attorney General of Connecticut\nPaulette G. Annon, Assistant Legal Director, Connecticut DCP\nJulianne Avallone, Chief Legal Officer, Connecticut DCP\nCassandra Bretones, Human Rights Attorney, CHRO\nthat discuss:\n\nCHRO Case #2510183\nADA Title II compliance and enforcement\nWhistleblower complaints related to disability rights enforcement\nAll records related to the Connecticut Attorney Generals Offices involvement in CHRO Case #2510183, including but not limited to:\n\nLegal arguments, filings, or motions made on behalf of Connecticut DCP.\nInternal discussions about the case.\nAny meetings or communications regarding intervention in this case.\nAll policies, procedures, or internal directives related to ADA enforcement, whistleblower protection, and handling of civil rights complaints.\n\nRequest for Expedited Processing:\nI am requesting expedited processing under Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-212(d) due to:\n\nThe urgent public interest in Connecticuts enforcement (or lack thereof) of federal disability rights laws affecting individuals statewide.\nOngoing legal proceedings in CHRO Case #2510183, where delays in obtaining this information could impact my ability to seek justice.\nEvidence of ongoing retaliation and suppression of civil rights enforcement, necessitating urgent federal review.\nPlease confirm expedited processing and provide an estimated date for the production of these records.\n\nRequest for ADA Accommodations:\nAs a person with a disability protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, I require the following non-negotiable accommodations:\n Electronic Only Communication  All records and responses must be provided in the body of the message and as PDF attachments. No physical mail or portal logins are permitted.\n Simplified Summaries for Complex Records  Any highly technical or complex documents must include a plain-language summary to ensure accessibility.\n Identification of Responsible Personnel  The names, titles, and contact information of the individuals handling this request must be provided.\n Detailed Justifications for Redactions or Denials  If any records are withheld, I require a full legal explanation under Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-210(b), with specific statutory citations.\n\nIf any accommodation is denied, please provide a written explanation and cite the specific legal basis for non-compliance under ADA Title II (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 (29 U.S.C.  794).\n\nDelivery Format:\nI request that the records be provided in electronic format to ensure accessibility. If this request is denied in whole or in part, please cite the specific legal exemption(s) and provide an index of withheld documents.\n\nPlease confirm receipt of this request within four business days and provide an estimated timeline for completion.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros \nABI Resources\n\nI also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be made available to the public at MuckRock.com.\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 4 business days, as the statute requires.\n\nSincerely,\n\nDAVID MEDEIROS"
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