Topic: Civil Rights

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOJ, DHS, CBP, ICE, DOD and NGB – Federal Deployment Orders and Use of Force Guidelines at Protests

August 7, 2020
American Oversight lawsuit against the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Defense, and the National Guard Bureau for records reflecting directives, assessments, and deployment orders regarding federal law enforcement response to protests. This lawsuit also seeks guidance given to federal forces regarding self-identification and display of badges when responding to demonstrations, as well as use-of-force guidelines.

No Records Response from USMS Regarding MOU Agreements Concerning Protest Surveillance

August 6, 2020
The U.S. Marshals Service stated that it has no records responsive to American Oversight's request for interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements on data sharing regarding protests.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Directives and Guidance Given to Federal Police Forces Responding to Protests

August 6, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking records reflecting directives given to federal police forces regarding use of force, deployment orders, self-identification guidelines, or guidance about the display of badges and uniforms.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Directives and Guidance Given to Federal Police Forces Responding to Protests

August 6, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking records reflecting directives given to federal police forces regarding use of force, deployment orders, self-identification guidelines, or guidance about the display of badges and uniforms.

Portland, Ore., Mayor’s Office Records of Protest-Related Communications with Federal Agencies

August 5, 2020
Records from the Portland, Oregon, Mayor's Office in response to American Oversight's request for communications with federal agencies.

FOIA to DOJ for Records Regarding Operation Legend Funding

August 5, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice for records reflecting Bureau of Justice Assistance funding for Operation Legend.

FOIA to DOJ U.S. Attorneys’ Office Seeking Communications About Operation Legend

August 5, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice's Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys seeking the communications of U.S. attorneys regarding Operation Legend.

FOIA to DOJ Criminal Division Seeking Communications Regarding Operation Legend

August 5, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice's Criminal Division seeking the communications of top officials regarding Operation Legend.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Communications Regarding Operation Legend

August 5, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking the communications of top officials regarding Operation Legend.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Operation Legend Arrest Data

August 5, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking documents regarding arrests performed by personnel deployed as part of the DOJ's Operation Legend.