Entity: DHS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

News Roundup: Michigan Fake Electors Face Criminal Charges

July 21, 2023
On Tuesday, Michigan’s attorney general brought felony charges against 16 fake electors who signed forged certificates in a scheme to overturn the 2020 election.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, ICE, CBP, and USCIS — Communications with Anti-Immigration Groups

May 17, 2023
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Citizenship and Immigration Services seeking to compel the release of communications from political appointees to anti-immigrant groups concerning Migrant Protection Protocols.

DHS Records Released in Response to Request for the Calendars of ICE Assistant Director Barbara Gonzalez

September 28, 2022
Records released by Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement in response to American Oversight’s request for the calendars of Assistant Director Barbara Gonzalez, who also directs the Office of Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE).

USCIS Records Released in Response to Request for Email Communications of Top USCIS Officials Regarding MPP

July 12, 2022
Records released by U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services in response to American Oversight’s request for email communications of top agency officials regarding the Migrant Protection Protocols, otherwise known as Remain in Mexico. This request also contains key terms related to other policies affecting asylum seekers at the southern border.

DHS Calendar Entries for USCIS Senior Staff Officials

March 3, 2022
Records from the Department of Homeland Security of calendar entries for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services senior official staff.

DHS Records Released in Response to Request for Records Relating to DACA Recipient Data

January 4, 2022
Records released by the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight’s request for records reflecting administrative closure, removal, and information sharing regarding DACA recipients.

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.