DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Office Of Policy And Management)

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence Date: November 22, 2024 To Whom It May Concern, Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), I am requesting access to records related to the following: DOJ Complaint Numbers: 534659-XGL 539298-RJM ADA Accommodation Requests: All records and communications regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act compliance associated with the above complaints. FOIA and ADA Compliance: Correspondence, internal memoranda, and decision-making records related to the FOIA and ADA compliance processes for these cases. Acknowledgment letters, emails, or other communications from agency personnel involved in responding to these FOIA and ADA-related matters. State and Federal Coordination: Any interagency communications between the Department of Justice (DOJ), Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM), Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), and related federal entities (e.g., CMS). Detailed Records Requested: All records, reports, emails, and internal communications associated with Complaint Nos. 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM. Names, titles, and contact information of personnel responsible for addressing these complaints. Statutory justifications for any redactions or withheld records. Requested ADA Accommodations (Non-Negotiable): MuckRock Platform Only: All responses must be delivered exclusively through MuckRock. Portal logins, phone calls, physical mail, or external links are not acceptable. Accessible Formats: All response text must be embedded directly into the email body for accessibility. PDF attachments must be screen-reader compatible, properly formatted, and clearly labeled. Summarized Complex Records: Summarize lengthy or technical records for ease of comprehension. Identification of Responsible Personnel: Each response must identify all FOIA officers, ADA coordinators, and supervisory personnel involved. Statutory Justifications: Provide detailed statutory justifications for all redactions or denials in compliance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). Expedited Processing: Process this request expeditiously due to the public interest and the critical personal impact of the requested information. Fee Waiver Request: This request qualifies for a fee waiver under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(A)(iii), as it is in the public interest and not for commercial use. Primary DOJ Contacts U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Information Policy (OIP) Name: Sean R. O’Neill, Director Email: oip.foia@usdoj.gov Address: Office of Information Policy U.S. Department of Justice 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 U.S. Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division Name: Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Email: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov Address: Civil Rights Division U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 U.S. Department of Justice – Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Name: Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General Email: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov Address: Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 State Agencies Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Name: Jeffrey Beckham, Secretary Email: opm.foia@ct.gov Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) Name: Dr. Deidre S. Gifford, Commissioner Email: foia.dss@ct.gov Connecticut Office of the Attorney General Name: William Tong, Attorney General Email: attorney.general@ct.gov Federal Agencies Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Name: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Email: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Name: Lina M. Khan, Chair Email: FOIA@ftc.gov U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Name: Julie Su, Acting Secretary Email: foiarequests@dol.gov Escalation Notice Failure to comply with this FOIA request or provide legally required ADA accommodations will result in escalation to oversight bodies, including federal courts, advocacy organizations, and relevant oversight offices. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, David Medeiros Founder, ABI Resources DB.42.131.Inf.