Topic: Civil Rights

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.

No Records Response from USMS Regarding Covid-19 Risk Posed by Use of Tear Gas and Mass Arrests

October 20, 2020
The U.S. Marshals Service stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for any assessments or reports on the risk of coronavirus posed by the use of tear gas or other chemical irritants, crowd control techniques, and mass arrests and detention.

HHS Communications with the Obria Group and Records for Diane Foley

October 19, 2020
Records from the Department of Health and Human Services following a lawsuit filed by the Campaign for Accountability for the calendars and communications of Diane Foley, deputy assistant secretary of the Office of Population Affairs and director of the Office of Adolescent Health. These records also include communications exchanged between HHS and the anti-abortion organization The Obria Group.

Illinois Governor’s Office Emails with Federal Officials Regarding Operation Legend

October 19, 2020
Records from the Illinois Office of the Governor in response to American Oversight's request for emails with the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security surrounding Operation Legend. These records include email communications with White House officials concerning the expansion of Operation Legend.

No Records Response from New Mexico Governor’s Office Regarding DOJ and DHS Emails

October 19, 2020
The New Mexico Governor's Office stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for emails with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Homeland Security surrounding Operation Legend.

No Records Response from Cleveland, Ohio, CDP Regarding Emails with White House

October 14, 2020
The Cleveland Division of Police of Cleveland, Ohio, stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for emails with the White House regarding the federal law enforcement action Operation Legend.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications Regarding Investigations into Antifa and Black Lives Matter

October 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking communications containing key terms about investigations into Antifa and Black Lives Matter.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Communications Regarding Investigations into Antifa and Black Lives Matter

October 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking communications containing key terms about investigations into Antifa and Black Lives Matter.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Directives Regarding Investigations of Antifa and Black Lives Matter

October 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking directives regarding investigations of Antifa and Black Lives Matter.