FOIA Number: DHS-20-0109

DHS Records Regarding Civil Rights Inspection Reports

March 25, 2022
Records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight’s request for final reports and other memoranda from DHS’ Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) reviewing allegations of civil liberties violations in detention centers. These records include reports and summaries of complaints and allegations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers.

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.

No Records Response from DHS Regarding Civil Rights Inspection Reports

March 12, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for final reports and other memoranda from DHS’ Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) reviewing allegations of civil liberties violations in detention centers.

FOIA Request to DHS, ICE, and CBP Seeking Civil Rights Inspection Reports

January 30, 2020
A FOIA to Department of Homeland Security (DHS), immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) requesting final reports and other memoranda from DHS’ Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) reviewing allegations of civil liberties violations in detention centers.