Entity: Department of Homeland Security

DHS Records Related to the Office for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention

September 11, 2020
Records from the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight's request for records demonstrating the structure, staffing, and funding for the newly announced Office for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention. These records include memos and budget documents.

In the Documents: The Trump Administration’s History of Anti-Immigrant PR Efforts

September 10, 2020
The Border Patrol’s recent video showing a migrant attacking a man after escaping authorities is just the latest in the efforts by the administration to tie illegal immigration to crime.

At Senate Hearing, Surgeon General Denies Politicization in Vaccine Process

September 9, 2020
During a Senate hearing, the NIH director and the U.S. surgeon general faced questions about rising concerns that vaccine development is being politicized by the president’s aggressive timeline. 

Investigations Update: Pompeo’s RNC Speech, DeJoy’s Calendars, and Kentucky’s Voter Fraud Task Force

September 9, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Pompeo’s unprecedented convention appearance, the cost of Chad Wolf’s July trip to Portland, and more.

News Roundup: Sowing Confusion and Discord

September 3, 2020
The Trump administration is digging into its usual playbook of unsubstantiated claims and harmful messages.

FOIA to DHS for Records of Costs of Chad Wolf Trip to Portland, Ore.

September 3, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security asking for records showing the cost of Acting Secretary Chad Wolf’s trip to Portland, Ore., in July 2020.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Daily Briefings Prepared for Officials Leading federal Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force

September 2, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense for records of all daily briefings and situation reports prepared for officials leading or involved in the federal Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force that contain information regarding the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

No Records Responsive from ICE Regarding Use of Force Guidelines and Deployment Orders at Protests

September 2, 2020
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting directives and guidance given to federal police forces regarding self-identification and display of badges and uniforms, use of force guidelines, or deployment orders.

Investigations Update: Operation Legend, Crossfire Hurricane, and the Rush for a Coronavirus Vaccine

September 1, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the Trump administration’s politicized Operation Legend, the rush for school reopenings and a Covid-19 vaccine, and partisan FBI responses to congressional requests.

No Records Response from U.S. Secret Service Regarding Impact of Riot Control Techniques on the Spread of Covid-19

September 1, 2020
The U.S. Secret Service stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records regarding assessments on the impact of riot control techniques on the spread of the coronavirus.