FOIA Number: DOD-18-0785

DOD Records Regarding the Use of Force in Troop Deployment at the US-Mexico Border

December 16, 2019
Department of Defense records in response to American Oversight's request for regarding the use of force or rules of engagement in the troop deployment, Operation Faithful Patriot. This record includes heavily redacted presentations, some concerning crowd control.

Withheld in Full Response from US Army North Regarding Caravan Planning

February 28, 2019
U.S. Army stated that it was withholding records on how the Army planned for caravans arriving at the US Border. American Oversight asked for the use of force or rules of engagement rules for Operation Faithful Patriot, DOD Guidance for regarding engagements or interactions with private militia, and communications from political appointees about TrumpÕs statement "Anybody throwing stones, rocks [É] we will consider that a firearm because thereÕs not much difference."

FOIA to DOD Regarding the Use of Force in Troop Deployment

November 6, 2018
FOIA to DOD submitted along with National Security Action seeking records sufficient to identify any procedures, standards, guidance, policies, or rules produced by Department of Defense regarding the use of force or rules of engagement in the troop deployment, Operation Faithful Patriot. This FOIA is also asking for records related to Trump's statements about migrants throwing stones.