Entity: Department of Homeland Security

Federal Protective Service Letter Withholding Regards Regarding Costs of Portland Deployment

October 27, 2020
The Federal Protective Service has informed American Oversight that it is withholding 105 pages relevant to a request for records identifying the costs of deploying federal agents to Portland, Oregon.

DHS Records of Chad Wolf’s Travel Expenses to Portland, Ore.

October 27, 2020
Records from the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight's request for records related to the cost of deploying federal officials in response to racial justice protests in Portland, Ore.

No Records Response from I&A Regarding Tracking of Protesters

October 27, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for documents regarding the tracking of protesters.

No Records Response from ICE Regarding the Costs of Deployment to Portland, Oregon

October 27, 2020
Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records indicating the costs of deploying federal agents to Portland, Oregon.

News Roundup: Pompeo’s Emails and Barrett’s Nomination

October 22, 2020
If there were any hopes that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would, after having been accused of Hatch Act violations this summer, tone down his political activities as the election drew nearer, his recent pledge to release the emails of former Secretary Hillary Clinton has put those expectations to rest.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications of Key Officials Under Acting Secretary Wolf’s Leadership

October 22, 2020
FOIA to DHS seeking communications of senior officials in order to create a broad historical record for evaluating DHS politicization during the Trump administration.

FOIA to FEMA Seeking Communications About Transitioning Federally Funded Coronavirus Testing Sites to State and Local Control

October 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency seeking communications about transitioning federally funded coronavirus testing sites to state and local control.

FOIA to FEMA Seeking Analyses About Transitioning Federally Funded Coronavirus Testing Sites to State and Local Control

October 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency seeking analyses about transitioning federally funded coronavirus testing sites to state and local control.

FOIA to FEMA Seeking Directives About Transitioning Federally Funded Coronavirus Testing Sites to State and Local Control

October 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency seeking directives about transitioning federally funded coronavirus testing sites to state and local control.

Investigations Update: Hatch Act Violations, Covid-19 Vaccine Contracts, and South Carolina Ballots

October 20, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the misuse of government resources for political purposes, the administration’s pandemic response, and voting rights in the states.