Entity: HHS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

American Oversight Continues Investigation of Title 42 with Lawsuit for Related Records

August 22, 2022
American Oversight has launched several investigations into the public health provision, obtaining complaints and allegations sent to the DHS Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties as well as emails that reveal the role played by former White House aide Stephen Miller in developing the policy.

Complaint: American Oversight v. State, HHS, and CDC — Records Related to Title 42

August 22, 2022
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeking the release of records concerning Title 42.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies for Communications with White House Officials Regarding Title 42

January 19, 2022
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for top officials' sent email communications with White House or National Security Council officials regarding Title 42.

Emails Show Industry Influence on Florida Cruise Ship Preemption Bill

December 17, 2021
Cruise industry lobbyists were heavily involved in crafting a bill that prevents Florida municipalities from placing restrictions, including those related to public health measures, on cruise ships docking at their ports.

CDC Communications Containing Terms Related to Covid-19 and Testing

December 15, 2021
Records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in response to American Oversight’s request for communications containing terms related to the coronavirus and coronavirus testing.

Covid-19 Oversight News: 2021’s Death Toll, Private-Sector Bailouts, and Scrutiny of Trucking Company’s Pandemic Loan

October 12, 2021
American Oversight’s Covid-19 Oversight Hub provides news and policy resources to help you keep track of investigations into the government’s pandemic response. The project brings together a public documents database, an oversight tracker of important ongoing investigations and litigation, regular news updates, and deeper dives into key issues.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Communications Containing Key Terms Related to Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting sent communications containing key terms related to the expulsion of migrants under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Title 42 has enabled border patrol officers to expel migrants who cannot present valid entry documents at the Southern border without providing them the opportunity to seek asylum.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Communications with White House Regarding Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking communications between specific Trump appointees and the Trump White House regarding the expulsion of migrants under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Title 42 has enabled border patrol officers to expel migrants who cannot present valid entry documents at the Southern border without providing them the opportunity to seek asylum.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Contents of Phone Call with Vice President Pence Regarding Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking the contents of a call with Vice President Mike Pence regarding the expulsion of migrants under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Title 42 has enabled border patrol officers to expel migrants who cannot present valid entry documents at the Southern border without providing them the opportunity to seek asylum.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Regarding Covid-19 Testing of Migrants Under Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records - including orders, directives, or guidance - regarding Covid-19 testing of migrants prior to expulsion under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic.