Topic: Immigration

DOI Calendar Entries Responsive to Request for Records Concerning Border Wall

March 27, 2020
Records of calendar invitations from the Department of the Interior responsive to American Oversight's initial request for communications between select officials and representatives of Fisher Sand and Gravel, a construction company contracted to build a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, or representatives of We Build the Wall, an organization raising private funds to build sections of the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

News Roundup: Transparency and Oversight Are More Important Than Ever

March 27, 2020
During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

Rejection from CBP Regarding Healthcare and Security Compliance Analyses for Detainee Death Reviews

March 25, 2020
Customs and Border Protection has rejected American Oversight's request for copies of the healthcare and security compliance analyses completed as part of the review process for individuals who have died in custody.

FOIA to ICE Seeking Memos on Family Separation

March 24, 2020
FOIA to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking signed memorandum providing legal analysis of family separation.

FOIA to USCIS Seeking Sent Email Communications Containing the Term “Hunger Games”

March 23, 2020
FOIA to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Seeking Sent Email Communications Containing the Term “Hunger Games”

FOIA to ICE Seeking Compiled Memos on Family Separation

March 23, 2020
FOIA to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking compiled memoranda on family separation.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Email Communications of Senior Leadership Regarding MPP

March 23, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking email communications of Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle, and Acting Deputy Director Ken Cuccinelli regarding the Migrant Protection Protocols, otherwise known as Remain in Mexico. This request also contains key terms related to other policies affecting asylum seekers at the southern border.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Email Communications of Top USCIS Officials Regarding MPP

March 23, 2020
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) seeking email communications of top agency officials regarding the Migrant Protection Protocols, otherwise known as Remain in Mexico. This request also contains key terms related to other policies affecting asylum seekers at the southern border.

FOIA to DHS seeking Katie Waldman’s communications with or about Stephen Miller

March 23, 2020
FOIA to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking communications of former Deputy Press Assistant Katie Waldman with or about White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller.

FOIA to EOIR Seeking Communications of a Resigned Immigration Judge

March 23, 2020
FOIA to the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) seeking communications of a resigned immigration judge.