Topic: Civil Rights

Covid-19 Oversight News: Scientific Integrity Concerns and Anti-Immigration Opportunism

September 14, 2020
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Contracts and Communications with Enterprise Holdings and Marriott International

September 14, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security for records reflecting contracts and communications with the companies Enterprise Holdings and Marriott International.

No Records Response from Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Regarding Emails with the White House

September 13, 2020
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for emails with the White House regarding the federal law enforcement action Operation Legend.

No Records Response from DOD Regarding the Use of Low-Flying Helicopters Against Protesters

September 8, 2020
The Department of Defense stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records regarding the decision to employ low-flying helicopters, including one bearing Red Cross markings, to intimidate and disperse peaceful protesters in downtown Washington, D.C.

Kansas City Mayor’s Office Emails with White House Concerning Operation Legend

September 4, 2020
Communication records from the Kansas City Mayor's Office in response to American Oversight's request for emails with the White House regarding the federal law enforcement action Operation Legend.

FOIA to DHS for Records of Costs of Chad Wolf Trip to Portland, Ore.

September 3, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security asking for records showing the cost of Acting Secretary Chad Wolf’s trip to Portland, Ore., in July 2020.

No Records Responsive from ICE Regarding Use of Force Guidelines and Deployment Orders at Protests

September 2, 2020
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting directives and guidance given to federal police forces regarding self-identification and display of badges and uniforms, use of force guidelines, or deployment orders.

Investigations Update: Operation Legend, Crossfire Hurricane, and the Rush for a Coronavirus Vaccine

September 1, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the Trump administration’s politicized Operation Legend, the rush for school reopenings and a Covid-19 vaccine, and partisan FBI responses to congressional requests.

No Records Response from U.S. Secret Service Regarding Impact of Riot Control Techniques on the Spread of Covid-19

September 1, 2020
The U.S. Secret Service stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records regarding assessments on the impact of riot control techniques on the spread of the coronavirus.

No Records Response from TSA Regarding Portland Protests

September 1, 2020
The Transportation Security Administration stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for documentation pertaining to the costs of lodging federal agents deployed to protests in Portland, Oregon.