The U.S. Agency for International Development stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for Assistant Administrator John BarsaÕs communications with certain anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant groups. American Oversight sought these records to understand whether and to what extent Mr. BarsaÕs work at USAID has been influenced by individuals and organizations with records of bias against immigrants and Muslim individuals.

“Unprecedented” is a word that has been used a lot in the past few years — including this week.

FOIA to USAID for Assistant Administrator John Barsa’s communications with certain anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant groups. American Oversight seeks to understand whether and to what extent Mr. Barsa’s work at USAID has been influenced by individuals and organizations with records of bias against immigrants and Muslim individuals. This FOIA request was made with the Southern Poverty Law Center.