Case Number: 20-1876

DHS Records Released in Response to Request for Communications with Private Prison Companies and Contractors

August 2, 2021
Records released by the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight’s request seeking communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.

BOP Communications with Private Prison Companies and Contractors Profiting from Incarceration and Detention

July 9, 2021
Emails from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons in response to American Oversight's request for communications private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists.

ICE Records Regarding Disability Accommodation Notices and Geo Group Human Rights Report

December 1, 2020
Immigration and Customs Enforcement records in response to American Oversight's request for communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. These records include disability accommodation notices and some of the communications between ICE and their contractors.

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding Communications with Private Prison Companies and Contractors Profiting from Detention

August 18, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists.

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding Communications with Private Prison Companies and Contractors Profiting from Detention

August 18, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists.

DHS Records Released in Response to Request for Communications with Private Prison Companies, Contractors, Profiting from Detention and Incarceration, and Their Lobbyists

June 18, 2020
Records released by Immigration Customs Enforcement in response to American Oversight’s request and litigation for communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.

Complaint: Worth Rises and American Oversight v. DOJ, DHS, and ICE – Private Prison Contractor Communications

March 3, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight in partnership with Worth Rises against the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This suit also seeks ICE records sufficient to identify all corporations, companies, or other entities with ownership interests in ICE contractor Talton Communications, Inc.

FOIA to ICE Seeking Communications with Private Prison Companies, Contractors Profiting from Detention and Incarceration, and Their Lobbyists

July 23, 2019
FOIA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.

FOIA to ICE Seeking Records Reflecting the Ownership of Incarceration Telecomm Contractor

July 23, 2019
FOIA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records sufficient to identify all corporations, companies, or other entities with ownership interests in ICE contractor Talton Communications, Inc or other corporate affiliates of Talton Communications. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications with Private Prison Companies, Contractors Profiting from Detention and Incarceration, and Their Lobbyists

July 23, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security seeking communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.