Topic: Immigration

Records Request to Texas Attorney General for AG Paxton’s Personal Email Communications

August 6, 2021
Public records request to the Texas Office of the Attorney General seeking communications of Attorney General Ken Paxton sent from a non-governmental email address, as well as any emails sent to his government address.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Regarding Biometrics Collection Under Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records - including orders, directives, or guidance - regarding the collection of biometric information from migrants prior to expulsion under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Regarding Safety Risks of Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records - including orders, directives, or analyses - regarding potential safety concerns for migrants subject to expulsion under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Communications Containing Key Terms Related to Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting sent communications containing key terms related to the expulsion of migrants under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Title 42 has enabled border patrol officers to expel migrants who cannot present valid entry documents at the Southern border without providing them the opportunity to seek asylum.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Communications with White House Regarding Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking communications between specific Trump appointees and the Trump White House regarding the expulsion of migrants under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Title 42 has enabled border patrol officers to expel migrants who cannot present valid entry documents at the Southern border without providing them the opportunity to seek asylum.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Contents of Phone Call with Vice President Pence Regarding Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking the contents of a call with Vice President Mike Pence regarding the expulsion of migrants under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Title 42 has enabled border patrol officers to expel migrants who cannot present valid entry documents at the Southern border without providing them the opportunity to seek asylum.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Regarding Covid-19 Testing of Migrants Under Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records - including orders, directives, or guidance - regarding Covid-19 testing of migrants prior to expulsion under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Regarding End of Migrant Expulsions Under Title 42

August 5, 2021
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records - including orders, directives, or guidance - regarding whether or when to end migrant expulsions under the Public Health Safety Act Title 42, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

DHS Records Released in Response to Request for Communications with Private Prison Companies and Contractors

August 2, 2021
Records released by the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight’s request seeking communications with private prison companies, contractors profiting from detention and incarceration, and their lobbyists. This FOIA request was filed in partnership with the non-profit advocacy organization Worth Rises.

Records Request to Texas Office of the Governor Seeking Communications and Records About Border Wall Costs

July 28, 2021
Records request to the Texas Office of the Governor seeking communications and records containing keywords related to the construction or cost of the border wall.