Entity: Department of Homeland Security

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications Between Agency Officials and Lawmakers Concerning the Big Lie

November 1, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking records of communications between agency officials and specific state and federal lawmakers. American Oversight seeks these records in light of reports indicating extensive efforts by the Trump administration to overturn the results of the November 2020 presidential election.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Officials’ Communications Regarding the Big Lie

November 1, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking records of agency officials' communications referencing the Big Lie. American Oversight seeks these records in light of reports indicating extensive efforts by the Trump administration to overturn the results of the November 2020 presidential election.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Officials’ Communications with the Trump White House About the Big Lie

November 1, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking officials' communications with the Trump White House about the Big Lie. American Oversight seeks these records in light of reports indicating extensive efforts by the Trump administration to overturn the results of the November 2020 presidential election.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Officials’ Communications with the Trump Campaign and Associates

November 1, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking officials' communications with the Trump campaign and associates regarding the Big Lie. American Oversight seeks these records in light of reports indicating extensive efforts by the Trump administration to overturn the results of the November 2020 presidential election.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Documents Provided to Congressional Committees Regarding January 6th

November 1, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking documents provided to the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol and the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the 2020 presidential election. American Oversight seeks these records in light of reports indicating extensive efforts by the Trump administration to overturn the results of the November 2020 election.

American Oversight Sues Multiple Agencies for Jan. 6 Communications and Other Records

October 21, 2021
In three separate lawsuits, American Oversight is seeking records — including meeting notes, emails, and any orders for the protection of certain Trump allies who attended the preceding rally — that could shed light on how the government responded to the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOD, Army, DHS, DOI, and DOJ — Records Concerning the Jan. 6, 2021, Attack on the Capitol Building

October 21, 2021
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of the Army, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Interior, and the Justice Department seeking records related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building, including communications from Jan. 6, whistleblower complaints, and records from a Jan. 4 meeting convened by acting Defense Secretary Miller.

DHS Calendars for Agency Officials Spanning from June 2017 to April 2019

October 20, 2021
Records from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to American Oversight's request for calendars for senior staff and officials. These records include calendar entries for DHS official Dimple Shah from June 2017 to April 2019.

Complaint: American Oversight v. USSS and DHS — USSS Records Regarding Capitol Attack During Congressional Certification of 2020 Election Results

October 15, 2021
American Oversight lawsuit to the U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security seeking to compel the release of records concerning the events at the U.S. Capitol during the congressional certification of the 2020 election results on Jan. 6, 2021.

News Roundup: Sham Wisconsin Election Investigation Has Rough Couple Weeks

October 15, 2021
The partisan election investigation currently underway in Wisconsin has had a bumpy couple of weeks, thanks to a series of missteps by the attorney leading the review and confusion surrounding recent subpoenas issued to various county and city officials.