Entity: Department of Homeland Security

Investigations Update: The Attack on the Capitol, Georgia U.S. Attorney’s Resignation, and White House Meeting with State Attorneys General

January 13, 2021
Summary: See the latest in our investigations of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, the resignation of U.S. Attorney Byung J. Pak, and states’ responses to the pandemic.

FOIA to DHS for Communications and Directives About Events at Capitol During Congressional Certification of 2020 Election Results

January 11, 2021
FOIA records request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking communications and directives about the events at the U.S Capitol during the congressional certification of the 2020 election results on Jan. 6, 2021.

FOIA to FPS for Communications and Directives About Events at Capitol During Congressional Certification of 2020 Election Results

January 11, 2021
FOIA records request to the Federal Protective Service seeking communications and directives about the events at the U.S Capitol during the congressional certification of the 2020 election results on Jan. 6, 2021.

FOIA to USSS for Communications and Directives About Events at Capitol During Congressional Certification of 2020 Election Results

January 11, 2021
FOIA records request to the U.S. Secret Service seeking communications and directives about the events at the U.S Capitol during the congressional certification of the 2020 election results on Jan. 6, 2021.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Records of Call Logs from Jan. 6, 2021

January 11, 2021
FOIA records request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking call logs from Jan. 6, 2021. American Oversight seeks these records in light of news reports that President Donald Trump initially denied a deployment request to send the D.C. National Guard to respond to a riot at the Capitol Building.

FOIA to FPS Seeking Records of Call Logs from Jan. 6, 2021

January 11, 2021
FOIA records request to the Federal Protective Service seeking call logs from Jan. 6, 2021. American Oversight seeks these records in light of news reports that President Donald Trump initially denied a deployment request to send the D.C. National Guard to respond to a riot at the Capitol Building.

FOIA to USSS Seeking Records of Call Logs from Jan. 6, 2021

January 11, 2021
FOIA records request to the U.S. Secret Service seeking call logs from Jan. 6, 2021. American Oversight seeks these records in light of news reports that President Donald Trump initially denied a deployment request to send the D.C. National Guard to respond to the riot at the Capitol Building.

DHS Directives and Guidance Given to Federal Police Forces Responding to Protests

January 8, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight's request for records reflecting directives given to federal police forces regarding use of force, deployment orders, self-identification guidelines, or guidance about the display of badges and uniforms. These records are heavily redacted and include various support requests and activity summaries.

DHS Directives Regarding Border Closure During Pandemic

January 7, 2021
Department of Homeland Security Directives Regarding Border Closure During Pandemic.

CBP Emails Regarding Pregnant Detainees

January 6, 2021
Emails from Customs and Border Protection Officials pertaining to the treatment and care of pregnant individuals.