Topic: Civil Rights

FOIA to DHS Seeking Reports and Recommendations Regarding Nationwide Protest Data

July 31, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking assessments, reports, and recommendations regarding data or intelligence involving the nationwide protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd.

News Roundup: Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor … Trump’s Political Interference

July 30, 2020
Trump’s antagonistic stance toward the Postal Service not only endangers the delivery of mail; it also threatens to undermine confidence in the election.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Acting Secretary Wolf’s Decision Memos

July 29, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking decision memoranda and policy interpretations of Acting Secretary Chad Wolf.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Acting General Counsel Mizelle’s Decision Memos

July 29, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking decision memoranda and policy interpretations of Acting General Counsel Chad Mizelle.

Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement

July 28, 2020
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.

No Records Response from ICE Regarding Interagency MOU Agreements on Protest Surveillance

July 28, 2020
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for interagency Memorandum of Understanding agreements on sharing data regarding recent protests.

No Records Response from HHS for Communications Regarding Self-Managed Abortion

July 28, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications regarding self-managed abortion.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Whistleblower Complaints Regarding Agency Actions Against Portland Protesters

July 27, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General requesting whistleblower complaints submitted in response to DHS officials’ actions against protesters in Portland, Ore.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Whistleblower Complaints Submitted in Response to Federal Agents’ Actions Against Portland Protesters

July 27, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General requesting whistleblower complaints submitted in response to federal law enforcement officials’ actions against protesters in Portland, Ore.

Records Request to Portland, Ore., Seeking Complaints of Excessive Force Against Protesters

July 27, 2020
Records request to Portland, Ore., seeking complaints of the use of excessive force against protesters that have been submitted since July 1, 2020.