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April 29, 2021

American Oversight v. DHS – ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Records and Communications

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security seeking the release of records related to the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico’' policy (Migrant Protection Protocols, or MPP), including records concerning its implementation. The lawsuit also seeks documents regarding changes to asylum processing and related communications of senior agency officials.

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Docket Number 21-1171
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Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security seeking the release of records related to the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico’’ policy (Migrant Protection Protocols, or MPP), including records concerning its implementation. The lawsuit also seeks documents regarding changes to asylum processing and related communications of senior agency officials.

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‘Remain in Mexico’ and Barriers to Seeking Asylum

Under Trump, the ability of those escaping persecution or deadly violence to apply for asylum in the United States was drastically and dangerously curtailed. American Oversight is investigating the influences behind some of the Trump administration’s harshest anti-immigration policy changes, including the controversial Migrant Protection Protocols.

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American Oversight Sues for Records Related to ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

Apr 29, 2021