Like many norms in the Trump era, the prohibition on federal employees engaging in political activity while at work has been routinely tested by this administration.
In 2017, Kevin McAleenan tried to make himself the “public representative" of the administration's border wall and counter-immigration policies, and CBP officials responded quickly to a FOIA request about dehumanizing language.
FOIA to DHS seeking communications related to President Trump’s April 2019 meeting with Acting DHS Sec McAleenan, in which President Trump allegedly offered to pardon Mr. McAleenan if he were prosecuted for illegally closing the U.S.-Mexico border.
FOIA to DHS seeking communications between agency lawyers and the White House in light of the administration's unprecedented efforts to resist congressional oversight.
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking guidance from the White House or agency leadership regarding the agency's responses to congressional oversight requests and subpoenas.
American Oversight filed numerous FOIA requests for records of outside influence on American foreign policy and information about a high-level appointee.
FOIA to DHS seeking records demonstrating the structure, staffing, and funding for the newly announced Office for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention.
