Topic: Immigration

Records Shed New Light on DOJ ‘Denaturalization’ Section

March 26, 2021
The head of the controversial Justice Department section created by the Trump administration described himself in his application for the position as being “passionate about civil denaturalization.”

Chad Wolf’s Legacy of Loyalty to Trump

March 25, 2021
From his involvement in early discussions about the family separation policy to his participation in some of the former president’s most undemocratic actions, Wolf faces a number of questions about his role as acting DHS secretary.

Texas Attorney General Communications Concerning DHS Agreement on Deportation Policy

March 19, 2021
Records from the Texas Attorney General's Office in response to American Oversight's request for communications about an agreement concerning deportation that Attorney General Ken Paxton entered into with DHS in the final weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration.

One Year of the Coronavirus Pandemic: Covid-19 in Prisons

March 18, 2021
In the last year, news outlets, watchdog groups, and government oversight offices have investigated the conditions inside prisons during the pandemic, as well as the causes of specific outbreaks.

FOIA to DHS for Communications Between Ken Cuccinelli and Rudy Giuliani

March 18, 2021
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security for communications between Ken Cuccinelli, former senior official performing the duties of the deputy secretary, and President TrumpÕs personal attorney Rudolph Giuliani, between the 2020 election and President Joe BidenÕs inauguration.

FOIA to DHS for Communications Regarding ICE Union Agreements

March 18, 2021
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security for communications about agreements reportedly signed by then-Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli with a union representing ICE employees immediately before President BidenÕs inauguration.

FOIA to DHS for Ken Cuccinelli’s Communications About Deportation Agreements with States and Localities

March 18, 2021
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security for then-Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli's communications about last-minute agreements signed with states and localities preventing the incoming Biden administration from enforcing its immigration priorities.

FOIA to DHS for Draft Agreements with States and Related Legal Analyses

March 18, 2021
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security for records related to last-minute agreements that then-Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli signed with states and localities preventing the incoming Biden administration from enforcing its immigration priorities.

Records Request to Louisiana Attorney General for Communications Concerning DHS Agreement

March 18, 2021
Records request to Attorney General Jeff Landry of Louisiana for communications about an agreement he entered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the final weeks of President Donald Trump's administration.

Records Request to Texas Attorney General for Communications About DHS Agreement

March 18, 2021
Records request to Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas for communications about an agreement he entered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the final weeks of President Donald Trump's administration.