Following reports that high-level Trump administration officials expressed concern about the “loyalty” of career civil servants at the State Department, and even explored ways to “purge” some of those career employees from their positions. American Oversight submitted this FOIA to determine whether similar conversations occurred at other agencies.

FOIA seeking information related to meetings with local jurisdictions including mayors’ and sheriffs’ offices relating to their enforcement of federal immigration law.

FOIA to DHS seeking communications between any political appointee at DHS, ICE, or CBP headquarters in Washington, DC, related to federal sanctuary city policies; state-specific enforcement of federal immigration laws; immigration related raids in any localities; or immigration detainers issued by ICE to governmental entities including local mayors’ and sheriffs’ offices. (DHS-18-0137)

FOIA seeking communications with the Florida Attorney General’s Office related to Florida townships or localities deemed sanctuary cities.

No records responses from DHS and ICE in response to our office renovations FOIA request.

FOIA to DHS/ICE regarding Hurricane Maria seeking electronic communications related to hurricane relief efforts.