Summary
OIA request F-2025-30280 sought the complete ACS case file and related internal records concerning consular handling of Sgt. Kelvin Blas, including memoranda, cables, database entries, and interoffice communications.
On November 25, 2025, the Department of State closed the request with a determination that no responsive records were located.
An administrative appeal was filed on November 27, 2025, challenging the adequacy of the search and the no-records determination. As of this posting, no appeal acknowledgment or tracking number has been received.
On November 25, 2025, the Department of State closed the request with a determination that no responsive records were located.
An administrative appeal was filed on November 27, 2025, challenging the adequacy of the search and the no-records determination. As of this posting, no appeal acknowledgment or tracking number has been received.
Procedural History & Updates
- September 24, 2025 – FOIA request submitted seeking the complete ACS case file and related internal records, including memoranda, emails, cables, and database entries.
- September 25, 2025 – Acknowledgment issued; request placed in the complex processing track; fee waiver denied.
- November 21, 2025 – Status updated to “In Process.”
- November 25, 2025 – Request closed with a determination that no responsive records were located.
- November 27, 2025 – Administrative appeal filed challenging the adequacy of the search and no-records determination.
- February 23, 2026 – Appeal acknowledgment still pending.
- February 03, 2026 – Acknowledgement email sent to confirm they received the Appeal