FOIA Number: DHS-19-0928

DHS Records Released in Response to Request for Communications with Private Prison Companies and Contractors

August 2, 2021
Records released by the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight’s request seeking communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.

Complaint: Worth Rises and American Oversight v. DOJ, DHS, and ICE – Private Prison Contractor Communications

March 3, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight in partnership with Worth Rises against the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This suit also seeks ICE records sufficient to identify all corporations, companies, or other entities with ownership interests in ICE contractor Talton Communications, Inc.

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July 26, 2019
Special Counsel Robert Mueller made his long-awaited and much-anticipated appearance before Congress on Wednesday.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications with Private Prison Companies, Contractors Profiting from Detention and Incarceration, and Their Lobbyists

July 23, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security seeking communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.