Topic: Civil Rights

FOIA to CRCL Regarding DHS Activity Against Protesters in Portland

July 27, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties regarding agency activity or actions in response to protests in Portland, Ore.

No Records Response from DHS Regarding Privacy and Clearview AI

July 27, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security stated that it had no records of privacy officials discussing Clearview AI. American Oversight asked for sent emails with Clearview AI key terms.

News Roundup: The Political Theater of ‘Operation Legend’

July 24, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, the Trump administration has sought to distract from the rising death toll and dwindling medical stockpile with “Operation Legend."

Request to Oklahoma Attorney General for Communications Concerning Covid-19 Abortion Ban

July 24, 2020
Open records request to the Office of the Attorney General of Oklahoma for communications about the inclusion of abortion procedures in a temporary ban on elective surgeries.

Request to Oklahoma Office of the Governor for Communications Concerning Covid-19 Abortion Ban

July 24, 2020
Open records request to the Office of the Governor of Oklahoma for communications about the inclusion of abortion procedures in a temporary ban on elective surgeries.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, CBP, ICE – Deaths in DHS Custody

July 23, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning deaths of people in custody of immigration authorities, including compliance reviews, complaints, timelines and internal reports.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications with Members of the Portland Police Association

July 23, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security seeking records from a July 16, 2020, meeting between high-ranking DHS officials (such as acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf) and members of the Portland Police Association.

ORR to the Portland Police Bureau Seeking Communications with the Federal Government

July 23, 2020
ORR to the Portland Police Bureau seeking communications with federal government in light of the deployment of federal agents to suppress protests against police brutality.

ORR to the Portland Police Bureau Seeking Communications with Police Unions

July 23, 2020
ORR to the Portland Police Bureau seeking communications between the bureau’s leadership and police unions in light of the protests against police brutality.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications with Portland Police Association

July 23, 2020
FOIA seeking Department of Homeland Security records from Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf’s meeting with the Portland Police Association.