Topic: Immigration

News Roundup: The Public Needs Answers

October 4, 2019
The pressure on the president and his administration has been even further intensified thanks to the release of damaging text messages sent by government officials.

DHS Border Security Report for 2018

October 2, 2019
Records from the Department of Homeland Security of a report titled 'Fiscal Year 2018 Border Security Improvement Plan.' This report was submitted to Congress in December 2018.

Request to El Cenizo in Texas Seeking Communications with Border Wall Activists

October 2, 2019
Request to El Cenizo, Tex., seeking communications with We Build the Wall and other border wall activists.

FOIA to State Seeking Records Relating to the Implementation of the Remain-In-Mexico Program

September 30, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of State seeking records demonstrating how the government is implementing the Trump administration’s policy of forcing immigrants to remain in Mexico while their claims are processed.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Records Relating to the Implementation of the Remain-In-Mexico Program

September 30, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking records demonstrating how the government is implementing the Trump administration’s policy of forcing immigrants to remain in Mexico while their claims are processed.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications with Anti-Immigration Groups

September 30, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of State seeking communications from political appointees to anti-immigrant groups. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the Migrant Protection Protocols and to better understand the circumstances surrounding the program's creation and implementation. 

FOIA to DHS Seeking Communications with Anti-Immigration Groups

September 30, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking communications from political appointees to anti-immigrant groups. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the Migrant Protection Protocols and to better understand the circumstances surrounding their creation and implementation.

FOIA to DHS Office of the Inspector General Seeking Records Relating to the Remain-In-Mexico Program

September 30, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General seeking records relating to assessments and inspections of the the Trump administration’s policy of forcing immigrants to remain in Mexico while their claims are processed.

FOIA to USCIS Seeking Text Messages of Acting Director Cuccinelli

September 30, 2019
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seeking text messages sent by Acting Director Cuccinelli during his tenure.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Records Relating to Legal Representation for Those Subject to the Remain-In-Mexico Program

September 30, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security seeking records demonstrating how the government is addressing the legal difficulties posed to those affected by the Trump administration’s policy of forcing immigrants to remain in Mexico while their claims are processed, as well as any documents reflecting changes to the program pursuant to judicial orders.