Topic: Immigration

No Records Response from USAID Regarding John Barsa Communications with Anti-Immigrant and Anti-Muslim Groups

June 4, 2020
The U.S. Agency for International Development stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for Assistant Administrator John BarsaÕs communications with certain anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant groups. American Oversight sought these records to understand whether and to what extent Mr. BarsaÕs work at USAID has been influenced by individuals and organizations with records of bias against immigrants and Muslim individuals.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Relating to DACA Recipient Data

June 2, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting administrative closure, removal, and information sharing regarding DACA recipients.

Rejection from USACE Regarding Communications with White House About Fisher Industries

June 2, 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rejected American Oversight's request for records reflecting communications between agency leadership and the White House regarding Fisher Industries and We Build the Wall.

FOIA to EOIR Seeking Communications Regarding Reopening or Re-Calendering Court Cases of DACA Recipients

June 2, 2020
FOIA to the Executive Office for Immigration Review seeking communications with the Executive Office of the President regarding reopening or re-calendering court cases of DACA recipients.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications Regarding Reopening or Re-Calendering Court Cases of DACA Recipients

June 2, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Homeland Security seeking communications with the Executive Office of the President regarding reopening or re-calendering court cases of DACA recipients.

FOIA to ICE Seeking Communications Regarding Reopening or Re-Calendering Court Cases of DACA Recipients

June 2, 2020
FOIA to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking communications with the Executive Office of the President regarding reopening or re-calendering court cases of DACA recipients.

News Roundup: A Somber Week After Memorial Day

May 29, 2020
As states across the country enter various phases of “reopening,” sobering news about the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic continues to emerge. 

New DHS Executive Secretary Linked to Stephen Miller’s Network

May 29, 2020
American Oversight has identified the agency’s new executive secretary as a likely member of the White House adviser's network of like-minded allies.

FOIA to USCIS Seeking Records Related to Communications on Pregnant Asylum Seekers

May 29, 2020
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services seeking email communications about pregnant asylum seekers and the Remain in Mexico Program (MPP)

FOIA to USCIS Seeking Statistics on Pregnant Asylum-Seekers

May 29, 2020
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services seeking statistics on pregnant asylum-seekers and the Remain in Mexico program (MPP).