Entity: Department of Homeland Security

Chaos, Confusion and Obfuscation at DHS Around Family Separation

May 12, 2020
Documents obtained by American Oversight provide further evidence of miscommunication and disorganization at the same time officials were issuing misleading public statements.

Rejection from CBP for Coronavirus Risk Assessments in Facilities

May 8, 2020
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rejected our request for risk assessments produced by or provided to CBP regarding the threat posed by coronavirus to its facilities, instead of providing links to publicly available information and standard CDC guidelines.

News Roundup: Who Will Watch the Inspectors General?

May 8, 2020
Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.

FOIA to CBP Seeking Directives Regarding Inspection of Imported Abortion Medications

May 8, 2020
FOIA to the Customs and Border Protection seeking directives regarding inspection of imported abortion medications.

FOIA to CBP Seeking Communications about Self-Managed Abortion

May 8, 2020
FOIA to the Customs and Border Protection seeking communications about self-managed abortion.

No Records Response from CBP Regarding Analyses of Potential Border Closure

May 8, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that the Office of Field Operations had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for analyses of potential border closures.

Complaint: Ryo v. DHS, CBP, and ICE — Agency Data on Detainees

May 5, 2020
Lawsuit filed by Emily Ryo, represented by American Oversight, against the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for agencies’ data regarding detainees, including information on detainees’ immigration case history.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Calendars of Ian M. Smith

May 5, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking the calendars of former policy analyst Ian M. Smith, who left the department after his white nationalist ties were exposed.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Resume and Ethics Documents of Ian M. Smith

May 5, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking the resume and ethics documents of former policy analyst Ian M. Smith, who left the department after his white nationalist ties were exposed.

No Records Response from DHS Regarding Communications Exchanged with DOJ about the Tohono O’odham Nation

May 5, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security stated it had no records in response to our request for communications, informational materials, talking points, or other materials exchanged with the Department of Justice regarding the Tohono O'odham Nation.