The Federal Bureau of Investigation rejected American Oversight’s request for data pertaining to domestic terrorism in the United States since 2009, stated that the request was not “reasonably described.”

FOIA to DHS requesting records reflecting data about people killed or injured by domestic terrorism since 2009.

FOIA to FBI requesting records reflecting data about people killed or injured by domestic terrorism since 2009.

FOIA to FBI requesting records sufficient to identify the data or evidence underlying officials’ assertions during and following congressional testimony regarding the number of domestic terrorism arrests and investigations associated with white supremacy.

American Oversight has been investigating the administration’s response to domestic terrorism and acts of violence.

Despite the documented rise in violent right-wing extremism, the Trump administration has taken steps to weaken the federal government’s response to the growing crisis. We’re investigating cuts to funding for a countering domestic terrorism program, the role of key offices within the Department of Homeland Security, and the installation of political appointees with anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim views.

Today, American Oversight sued DHS for the calendars and emails of Trump appointee Katharine Gorka to learn whether her ties to anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim groups have influenced federal policy.

Department of Homeland Security records in response to our FOIA seeking talking points about the pipe bombs and the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, both which took place in October 2018.

Department of Homeland Security documents received in response to American Oversight's FOIA request for records of the number of intelligence analysts working on domestic terrorism threats since the 2009 decision to dismantle the DHS Extremism and Radicalization Branch. The records provided by DHS include a report on Dakota Access Pipeline protesters as well as a confusing cover letter.

FOIA to DHS seeking records demonstrating the structure, staffing, and funding for the newly announced Office for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention.