Topic: Civil Rights

Rejection Response from FBI Regarding Numbers of Personnel Deployed in Operation Legend

August 14, 2020
The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation rejected American Oversight's request for records reflecting the number of federal personnel deployed to American cities as part of Operation Legend.

News Roundup: A White House At War with the People

August 13, 2020
Documents show the Secret Service requested a helicopter and surveillance drone support in early June to help secure the White House amid protests against police brutality.

FOIA to State Seeking Reports on Foreign Influence on Nationwide Racial Justice Protests

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of State seeking reports on foreign influence on the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Directives Related to DOJ’s Operation Legend

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking directives and guidance regarding the implementation of DOJ’s Operation Legend in American cities.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Documents Reflecting Violent-Crime Reduction Strategy of Operation Legend

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking directives and guidance regarding any strategy by which the DOJ's Operation Legend would reduce violent crime. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the strategy behind the activities of agency personnel deployed in American cities under Operation Legend.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Numbers of Personnel Deployed in Operation Legend

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking records regarding the number of federal personnel deployed to American cities as part of Operation Legend. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the strategy behind the activities of agency personnel deployed in American cities under Operation Legend.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Operation Legend Arrest Data

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking documents regarding arrests performed by personnel deployed as part of Operation Legend. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the strategy behind the activities of agency personnel deployed in American cities under Operation Legend.

Investigations Update: Covid-19 Medical Supplies Lawsuit, Rio Grande Valley Outbreak, and Operation Legend

August 11, 2020
The latest in our investigations of the Trump administration's pandemic coordination with states, the deployment of federal agents to cities, and other issues.
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FOIA to ICE Seeking Interagency Agreements Regarding Sharing Data on Protests

August 10, 2020
FOIA request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking interagency Memorandum of Understanding agreements on sharing data regarding recent protests.

American Oversight Sues for Records of Federal Protest Crackdown

August 7, 2020
The lawsuit seeks documents detailing the use of force to suppress protests in Lafayette Square and beyond, including the role of Attorney General Barr.
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