Topic: Immigration

FOIA to EOIR for Communications Between Stephen Miller and BIA Chairman David Wetmore

July 29, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review for communications between White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller and David Wetmore, chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement

July 28, 2020
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.

FOIA to EOIR Seeking Decision Memos of Chief Immigration Judge Tracy Short

July 27, 2020
FOIA to the Executive Office for Immigration Review seeking decision memoranda or directives signed by Chief Immigration Judge Tracy Short.

FOIA to EOIR Seeking Communications of Chief Immigration Judge Tracy Short with Stephen Miller

July 27, 2020
FOIA to the Executive Office for Immigration Review seeking email communications of Chief Immigration Judge Tracy Short with Stephen Miller and immigration officials.

No Records Response from CBP Regarding Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mark Morgan’s Communications

July 27, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications of former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mark Morgan with key organizations that have expressed anti-immigration sentiments.

News Roundup: The Political Theater of ‘Operation Legend’

July 24, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, the Trump administration has sought to distract from the rising death toll and dwindling medical stockpile with “Operation Legend."

CBP Records Regarding Communications with or About Stephen Miller

July 23, 2020
Records from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in response to American Oversight's request for communications with or about Stephen Miller.

American Oversight Sues ICE, CBP for Records of Deaths in Custody

July 23, 2020
American Oversight filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for the release of records that may shed light on the deaths of people in the custody of Trump administration immigration authorities.
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Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, CBP, ICE – Deaths in DHS Custody

July 23, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning deaths of people in custody of immigration authorities, including compliance reviews, complaints, timelines and internal reports.

In the Documents: Stephen Miller Emails with Justice Department Official About Anti-Immigration Measures

July 23, 2020
American Oversight has obtained records revealing Miller and a top Justice Department official discussing controversial policies and working together to push anti-immigrant messaging in 2018.