Topic: Immigration

Conservative States’ Migrant Transportation Programs

November 15, 2022
Governors in Florida, Texas, and Arizona have sent immigrants to states hundreds of miles away as part of an exploitative political stunt.

American Oversight Obtains Text Messages Related to Florida’s Transportation of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard in September

November 14, 2022
In response to public records requests, including those filed by American Oversight, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office on Monday released 87 pages of records related to its September flights transporting nearly 50 undocumented immigrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard.

Florida Governor’s Office Records Related to Gov. DeSantis’ Migrant Transport Program

November 14, 2022
Records from the Florida Governor's Office in response to American Oversight's request for records related to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ program that transports migrants out of state, including formal or informal guidance documents, directives, or proposed budgets.

ICE Records Released in Response to Request for Records Regarding the Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman

November 2, 2022
Records released by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Immigration Detention in response to American Oversight’s request for records, including organizational charts and directives, about the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman.

State Records Regarding Stephen Miller’s Influence on Immigration Policy

October 31, 2022
Records from the Department of State in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding former White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller's influence on immigration policy.

News Roundup: Election Deniers Gear Up for Midterms

October 21, 2022
As the November elections get closer, the number of candidates on the ballot beholden to the Big Lie remains alarmingly high.

American Oversight Obtains April and May 2020 ICE Covid-19 Protocol for Deportations

October 19, 2022
During the early months of the pandemic, ICE deported thousands of migrants, often without taking proper safety measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 among migrants or in the destination countries.

DeSantis’ Office Contacted Abbott’s Office Regarding Migrant Flights to Martha’s Vineyard

October 19, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office appears to have been in contact with the office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott regarding DeSantis’ migrant flight program, according to documents obtained by American Oversight and reported on by the Miami Herald.

DHS Records Regarding Migrant Protection Protocols

October 19, 2022
Records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight's request for records relating to changes to asylum processing under the Migrant Protection Protocols, which would require migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to wait in Mexico while their cases are pending.

Arizona DEMA Records Related to Gov. Ducey’s Program Chartering Buses to Send Migrants to D.C. and N.Y.

October 18, 2022
Records from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs in response to American Oversight’s request for documents related to Gov. Doug Ducey’s program chartering buses to send migrants to Washington, D.C., and New York City.