Case Number: 20-2018

American Oversight Sues ICE, CBP for Records of Deaths in Custody

July 23, 2020
American Oversight filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for the release of records that may shed light on the deaths of people in the custody of Trump administration immigration authorities.
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Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, CBP, ICE – Deaths in DHS Custody

July 23, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning deaths of people in custody of immigration authorities, including compliance reviews, complaints, timelines and internal reports.

FOIA to DHS and ICE Seeking Timelines of Events Related to Deaths in Custody

June 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking timelines of events provided to the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties as part of the reporting process for deaths in ICE custody.

FOIA to DHS and ICE Seeking Complaints Issued by CRCL

June 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking complaints issued by the DHS Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in response to timelines of events submitted by ICE as part of its deaths notification process.

FOIA to DHS and ICE Seeking IHSC Mortality Review and Reports of Findings

June 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking copies of the “Mortality Review – Report of Findings” completed by ICE Health Service Corps for detainees who have died in ICE custody.

FOIA to DHS and ICE Seeking Investigation Report Forms

June 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking postmortem investigation report forms completed by contractors operating detention facilities where detainees have died.

FOIA to DHS and ICE Seeking Contractor Mortality Reviews

June 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking mortality reviews conducted by healthcare contractors providing services at detention facilities where detainees have died.

FOIA to DHS and ICE Seeking Security and Compliance Analysis Reviews

March 20, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking copies of the Security and Compliance Analysis components of Detainee Death Review reports for individuals who have died in DHS custody.

FOIA to CBP and DHS Seeking Security and Compliance Analysis Reviews

March 20, 2020
FOIA to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking copies of the Security and Compliance Analysis components of Detainee Death Review reports for individuals who have died in DHS custody.