Mikia Gray Connecticut FOI Commission FOIA Response: Violations of Constitutional Rights, Whistleblower Rights, ADA Rights, Civil Rights, and Medicaid Laws

Mikia Gray Connecticut FOI Commission FOIA Response: Violations of Constitutional Rights, Whistleblower Rights, ADA Rights, Civil Rights, and Medicaid Laws Forensic Investigative Report Subject: Complete Accountability Reconstruction of Connecticut FOIA Request 01.01.2024 – Funding for Health-Based Advocacy Groups (Expedited Processing Required) Secretary Mikia Gray of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission responded with only a minimal acknowledgment on July 14, 2025 to a comprehensive FOIA request seeking state funding records for health-based advocacy groups from 1997 to present. The original January 1, 2024 request included expedited processing due to disability accommodations and whistleblower protections tied to the Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Program. Despite clear disclosure of traumatic brain injury and repeated ADA requests, no substantive response or reasonable accommodation has been provided by Mikia Gray or the Connecticut FOI Commission. This expert review analyzes potential violations of Constitutional rights, whistleblower rights, ADA rights, civil rights, and Medicaid laws for full public and federal accountability. Date: February 21, 2026 Purpose This report provides federal and state oversight bodies (HHS OIG, HHS Office for Civil Rights, Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission, and related agencies) with a precise, chronological, and fully referenced mapping of every individual, action, date, time, communication, and decision in this matter. Every “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” “why,” and “how” is explicitly documented so reviewers can immediately identify responsibility at each step. All information is taken directly from the official email thread. Section 1 – Full Identification of Every Person and Contact Point Requester David Medeiros Founder and Owner ABI Resources LLC (Medicaid ABI Waiver Program provider) Mailing address: 39 Kings Highway, STE C, Gales Ferry, Connecticut 06335 Business phone: 860-942-0365 Connecticut State Personnel Mikia Gray Secretary Freedom of Information Commission State of Connecticut Mailing address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1100, Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Phone: 860-566-5682 Email: Mikia.Gray@ct.gov FOI Official Freedom of Information Commission intake mailbox Freedom of Information Commission State of Connecticut Additional Contact Point Referenced Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) National Archives and Records Administration Mailing address: 8601 Adelphi Road–OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001 Email: ogis@nara.gov Section 2 – Complete Chronological Reconstruction with 5W1H for Every Event Event 1 – Original FOIA Submission Who: David Medeiros What: Submitted formal Freedom of Information Act request seeking comprehensive list of all health-based advocacy organizations funded by the State of Connecticut, including amounts, dates/fiscal years, and purposes of funding from 1997 to present, with expedited processing When: January 1, 2024 at 11:19 AM Where: Sent to foi@ct.gov (Freedom of Information Commission / Connecticut Department of Public Health) Why: To obtain transparency on state funding of advocacy groups linked to ongoing legal case David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services, CHRO No. 2410220, civil rights, disability advocacy, and whistleblower protections How: Detailed written request citing public interest, personal circumstances, ADA accommodations, and expedited processing need Event 2 – Formal Expedited Processing Request Who: David Medeiros What: Submitted formal request for expedited processing citing ADA accommodation for brain injury, whistleblower protections, public interest, and urgency When: January 3, 2024 at 12:32 PM Where: Sent from aabiwr@live.com to foi@ct.gov (cc: aabiwr@live.com) Why: To ensure timely access due to disability and protected activity How: Detailed written request with legal citations Event 3 – 2025 Status and Preservation Demand Who: David Medeiros What: Sent formal status update and legal record preservation request referencing active federal proceedings, whistleblower protections, fraud, and retaliation case file When: July 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM Where: Sent from aabiwr@live.com to FOI@ct.gov Why: Matter remained relevant to ongoing compliance and federal case file How: Formal numbered preservation request Event 4 – Acknowledgment of Receipt Who: Mikia Gray (Secretary) What: Acknowledged receipt of the July 14, 2025 status and preservation demand When: July 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM Where: Sent from FOI@ct.gov to aabiwr@live.com Why: Standard confirmation of incoming correspondence How: Brief reply email stating “Received. Thank you” Section 3 – Accountability Mapping – Who Was Responsible for What Receipt and initial processing of January 2024 FOIA and expedited request: FOI mailbox / Freedom of Information Commission Acknowledgment of July 14, 2025 preservation demand: Mikia Gray (July 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM) This report gives every reviewer a clear, line-by-line picture of exactly who performed each action, on what date and time, for what reason, and by what method. All contact information is listed so direct verification or follow-up is immediate. The reconstruction is complete and ready for any internal audit, civil-rights review, or oversight inquiry. Expert Professional Legal Review Constitutional Rights, Whistleblower Rights, ADA Rights, Civil Rights, Medicaid Rights, and TBI Rights in Connecticut FOIA Request 01.01.2024 – Funding for Health-Based Advocacy Groups Prepared for Federal and State Oversight and Accountability Purposes Date: February 21, 2026 Introduction This legal review provides a comprehensive, expert analysis of the rights implicated by the handling of the Connecticut FOIA request dated January 1, 2024, submitted by David Medeiros of ABI Resources LLC. The request sought detailed funding information for health-based advocacy groups from 1997 to present, with expedited processing. David Medeiros explicitly disclosed his traumatic brain injury and requested reasonable ADA accommodations. The Freedom of Information Commission acknowledged receipt of the July 14, 2025 status and preservation demand but has provided no substantive response to the original request or expedited processing. The review examines each legal framework in depth, applying the facts of the timeline to identify potential violations, the responsible actors, the precise timing, the mechanisms of harm, and the legal and policy consequences. 1. Constitutional Rights Implications First Amendment – Right to Petition for Redress of Grievances The First Amendment guarantees the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. State FOIA processes serve as the mechanism for this right. The Freedom of Information Commission’s failure to provide any substantive response or accommodation after David Medeiros’ repeated disclosures of cognitive challenges from brain injury burdens this core constitutional right. Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment – Procedural Due Process and Equal Protection Federal and state agencies must provide fair notice and meaningful opportunity to be heard. The absence of any response to the expedited processing request or ADA accommodation needs, despite clear disclosure, creates a procedural barrier that denies equal access to public records. 2. Whistleblower Rights David Medeiros’ request and preservation demand explicitly reference whistleblower protections and an ongoing legal case (David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services, CHRO No. 2410220). The lack of any response after the July 14, 2025 demand raises concerns under the Whistleblower Protection Act and related state protections. Denial of timely access to funding records after protected activity can constitute adverse action. 3. ADA Rights and Civil Rights Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 (applied to state agencies receiving federal funds) State agencies must provide reasonable modifications to ensure equal access. David Medeiros disclosed his brain injury and requested expedited processing as an accommodation, accessible formats, and email communication. No accommodation has been provided. This constitutes a clear failure to accommodate under the ADA and Section 504. 4. Medicaid Rights and TBI Rights The request concerns funding of health-based advocacy groups tied to the Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Program. As a provider and individual living with TBI, David Medeiros has rights to transparency in programs funded by Medicaid dollars. The Olmstead decision and TBI-specific federal mandates require meaningful access to information affecting community-based services. The ongoing silence frustrates these rights. 5. Taxpayer Rights and FOIA Obligations As a Connecticut taxpayer, David Medeiros has the right to know how state funds are allocated to advocacy groups. Connecticut FOIA (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq.) must be construed broadly in favor of disclosure. The failure to respond substantively or acknowledge the expedited request violates these obligations. 6. Cumulative Impact and Potential Legal Consequences The pattern receipt of the request in January 2024, expedited request in January 2024, preservation demand in July 2025, and only a minimal acknowledgment demonstrates knowledge of the disability and protected activity with no accommodation or meaningful response. This supports claims for injunctive relief under the ADA, potential retaliation findings, and constitutional challenges. Recommended Immediate Federal and State Actions Provide full substantive response with expedited processing and ADA accommodations. Confirm preservation of all records referenced in the July 14, 2025 demand. Conduct an internal ADA/Section 504 compliance review of FOIA procedures. Refer the matter to appropriate oversight bodies for investigation. This review is intended to assist federal and state departments in identifying exactly who did what, when, and how in this matter so that accountability and corrective action can be taken promptly and thoroughly. The full email thread is available for verification through standard FOIA channels. This concludes the legal review.