Topic: Immigration

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding NDA Signed by Counselor to Attorney General Gene Hamilton

September 14, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for a copy of the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) from the presidential transition signed by Counselor to the Attorney General Gene Hamilton.

News Roundup: What Trump Knew, and What We Know

September 10, 2020
We’ve known for months that President Donald Trump has been downplaying the severity of the coronavirus. In the spring, we knew that Covid-19 wasn’t just like the seasonal flu, despite Trump’s reassurances that it was. And we’ve known that the pandemic won’t just “disappear,” no matter how many times the president insists it will.

In the Documents: The Trump Administration’s History of Anti-Immigrant PR Efforts

September 10, 2020
The Border Patrol’s recent video showing a migrant attacking a man after escaping authorities is just the latest in the efforts by the administration to tie illegal immigration to crime.

No Records Response from CMS Regarding Emails with Stephen Miller

September 8, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for mail communications between high-ranking agency officials and White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Decision Memos Sent by Ken Cuccinelli

September 1, 2020
FOIA request to the Department Homeland Security seeking any decision memoranda or directives sent by Ken Cuccinelli, the "senior official performing the duties" of the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

DHS Records of Stephen Miller Communications with Other Trump Administration Officials

August 28, 2020
Records released in response to American Oversight's lawsuit for Trump White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller’s communications to shed light on his influence across the federal government.

Investigations Update: Attorney General Barr’s Conduct, Airline Industry Influence, and Trump’s Suggestion to Postpone the Election

August 25, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into William Barr’s politicization of the Justice Department and industry’s influence over pandemic relief fund allocation.

FOIA to Education Seeking Records Regarding Emergency Student Aid Rule Excluding Undocumented Students

August 24, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking sent external emails regarding a rule excluding undocumented students from receiving funds under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

FOIA to Education Seeking Emails Regarding Emergency Student Aid Rule Excluding Undocumented Students

August 24, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking email communications with White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller regarding a rule excluding undocumented students from receiving funds under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

ICE Emails Regarding Treatment of Pregnant Detainees

August 22, 2020
Emails from Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to the treatment of pregnant detainees, including policy directives as well as communications between top officials.