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Records show Assistant Director Michael Plati ordered his staff not to respond to a request for information from RFK ’s head of security.
The documents also confirm that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alexander Mayorkas and President Biden both have the discretion to provide Secret Service protection to Kennedy at any time.
Judicial Watch received the records through a September 26, 2023 , lawsuit filed against the U.S. Homeland Security .
Document lists various criteria for providing Secret Service Protection to a candidate but redacts the analysis of each point.
Document redacts analysis related to: A threat assessment conducted by the Secret Service of general of [sic] specific threats directed towards the candidate.
Whether candidate is an independent or third party candidate for President polling at 20% or more of the Real Clear Politics National Average for 30 consecutive days ; 7 . Whether the candidate is the Vice Presidential running mate of the above independent candidate.
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