FOIA Number: HHS-18-0693

HHS Records Regarding DNA Testing Of Separated Families

July 15, 2019
Department of Health and Human Services records regarding the DNA testing of family members separated under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy. These records include a report submitted to Congress and emails discussing answers to congressional inquiries.

American Oversight Sues Administration for Records of Family-Separation Policy

December 5, 2018
On Tuesday, American Oversight filed multiple lawsuits regarding the development and implementation of the Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.

Complaint: American Oversight v. HHS – Family Separation Policy

December 4, 2018
American Oversight's lawsuit against HHS, ACF, and the HHS Office of Inspector General seeking records related to the administration's family separation policy, including DNA testing to reunite families, conditions of immigrant detention centers, and records from any OIG inspections of the detention centers.

FOIA to HHS and ACF Regarding DNA Testing to Reunite Families

October 18, 2018
FOIA to HHS and ACF seeking records related to DNA testing to reunite the 3,000 families separated at the border, and any guidance on this decision and plans to store this data.