Topic: Civil Rights

Preserving Voting Rights in Kentucky

November 2, 2020
The promotion of the myth of widespread ballot fraud has given voter-suppression efforts greater traction in multiple states, including Kentucky. We’re investigating the state’s election administration amid the coronavirus pandemic as well as the actions and motives of the state’s Ballot Integrity Task Force.

Rejection from Bureau of Prisons Regarding Costs of Deployment to Portland

October 29, 2020
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has rejected American Oversight's request for records regarding the costs of deploying federal agents to Portland, Oregon between June 20 and August 12, 2020. American Oversight sought these records to shed light on how much the federal deployment to Portland cost taxpayers.

No Records Response from TSA Regarding Interagency MOU Agreements Concerning Protest Surveillance

October 29, 2020
The Transportation Security Administration stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements on data sharing regarding protests.

No Records Response from DOD Regarding Options Presented to White House in Response to Protests

October 29, 2020
The Department of Defense stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for briefings of “show of force” options presented to officials at the White House in response to protests in Washington, D.C.

Federal Protective Service Letter Withholding Regards Regarding Costs of Portland Deployment

October 27, 2020
The Federal Protective Service has informed American Oversight that it is withholding 105 pages relevant to a request for records identifying the costs of deploying federal agents to Portland, Oregon.

DHS Records of Chad Wolf’s Travel Expenses to Portland, Ore.

October 27, 2020
Records from the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight's request for records related to the cost of deploying federal officials in response to racial justice protests in Portland, Ore.

No Records Response from ICE Regarding the Costs of Deployment to Portland, Oregon

October 27, 2020
Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records indicating the costs of deploying federal agents to Portland, Oregon.

No Records Response from I&A Regarding Tracking of Protesters

October 27, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for documents regarding the tracking of protesters.

Rejection from DOJ Regarding Directives Concerning Investigations of Antifa and Black Lives Matter

October 22, 2020
The Department of Justice (DOJ) rejected American Oversight's request for directives regarding investigations of Antifa and Black Lives Matter. American Oversight sought these records to shed light on the extent to which DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security are working together on or coordinating investigations into Antifa and Black Lives Matter.

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding Final Assessments of the Consolidation of Civil Rights Violation Reporting Pathways

October 21, 2020
The Department of Justice stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for any final assessments or analyses regarding the impact of consolidating the over thirty unique reporting pathways used for the intake of civil rights violation reports into the generalized Civil Rights Reporting Portal.