Topic: Immigration

News Roundup: Sham Audits and the Fruits of Disinformation

May 27, 2021
American Oversight's fight for transparency in the Arizona Senate's sham "audit" of ballots cast in Maricopa County continued this week, with the court on Thursday scheduling an oral argument for July 7 in our lawsuit seeking the release of planning documents and records of related communications.

American Oversight v. ED – Undocumented Student Eligibility for Emergency Student Aid Rule

May 27, 2021
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Education seeking sent email communications regarding a 2020 rule excluding undocumented students from receiving funds under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). This lawsuit also seeks any email communications with White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller regarding the rule.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications Related to Migrant Protection Protocols

May 26, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking communication records relating to the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the 'Remain in Mexico' program.

FOIA to DHS Seeking CBP Communications Related to Migrant Protection Protocols

May 26, 2021
FOIA request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeking communication records related to the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the 'Remain in Mexico' program.

FOIA to DHS Seeking ICE Communications Related to Migrant Protection Protocols

May 26, 2021
FOIA request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking communication records related to the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the 'Remain in Mexico' program.

FOIA to DHS Seeking USCIS Communications Related to Migrant Protection Protocols

May 26, 2021
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seeking communication records related to the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the 'Remain in Mexico' program.

News Roundup: The Jan. 6 Attack and the Big Lie

May 13, 2021
Top officials testified this week in a hearing about the deadly Jan. 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol, one of the most glaring consequences of the stolen election lie.

FOIA to ICE Seeking Data Records Concerning the Pilot Visa Bond Program

May 11, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records reflecting data collected about the Pilot Visa Bond Program.

FOIA to State Department Seeking Communications Concerning the Pilot Visa Bond Program

May 11, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of State seeking records reflecting communications with the White House about the Pilot Visa Bond Program.

Records Request to the Arizona Office of the Governor Seeking Communications with ICE and CBP Union Leaders

May 11, 2021
Records request to the Arizona Office of the Governor seeking communications with the heads of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection unions.