Pentagon Refuses to Search for 'Immaculate Constellation' Emails

The Department of Defense has declined to conduct an email search related to allegations surrounding the "Immaculate Constellation" program, according to a FOIA response released to The Black Vault (Case 25-F-3827).

The refusal marks an unusual position: officials stated they would not even attempt a basic search of department communications tied to the classified program, which has been linked to allegations of recovered non-human technology.

Key facts:

• The Black Vault filed the FOIA request seeking Pentagon emails on the matter
• DoD declined to search rather than claim documents don't exist
• The response raises questions about FOIA compliance obligations
• "Immaculate Constellation" remains a classified designation

Context: The refusal to search differs from claiming documents are classified or exempt—it suggests the Pentagon is asserting no search obligation exists at all. This approach circumvents the standard FOIA process where agencies must demonstrate why records cannot be released.

The move occurs amid heightened public and congressional interest in UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomena) programs, following recent congressional hearings and whistleblower testimony about classified aerospace initiatives.

The Black Vault, which specializes in declassified government records, has not indicated whether it plans to appeal the decision.

Developing. Source: The Black Vault / FOIA Case 25-F-3827