FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security seeking records from a July 16, 2020, meeting between high-ranking DHS officials (such as acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf) and members of the Portland Police Association.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ethics waivers and recusals for Acting Director Kenneth T. Cuccinelli.

The Department of Homeland Security stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records from a publicly reported Food Supply Chain Task Force related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Our latest investigations into allegations of misconduct at the State Department, the federal occupation of U.S. cities, and the ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking SF-50s for political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from OPM regarding passing over preference eligibles.

The federal government’s aggressive response to the past month and a half of protests escalated to a frightening new level this week.

FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice for communications with White House officials about the federal response to protests of police violence in Portland, Oregon.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking 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.

Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests in the last week.

FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeking significant incident reports completed by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility for individuals who have died in custody.