Entity: DHS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Regarding Chief Immigration Judge Tracy Short

November 17, 2020
FOIA request to multiple agencies for records regarding the appointment of Tracy Short as Chief Immigration Judge, including SF-50 forms and resumes.

FOIA to USCIS for Records of Expenses from Trips to Swing States

November 12, 2020
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seeking records reflecting expenses incurred from trips of top officials to swing states in the run-up to the 2020 election.

Covid-19 Oversight News: Trump’s Florida Rally, New FDA Vaccine Guidelines, and Covid-19 in Detention Centers

October 13, 2020
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Rejection from USCIS Regarding Date of Application Submission for Individuals in RNC Naturalization Ceremony

October 7, 2020
Rejection from Citizenship and Immigration Services in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding Date of Application Submission for Individuals in Republican National Convention Naturalization Ceremony. American Oversight sought these records to shed light on the decision to feature a citizenship ceremony during the Republican National Convention.

Investigations Update: The White House Outbreak, the Administration’s Naturalization Policy, and Texas’ Ballot Drop Boxes

October 6, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the administration’s immigration policy, absentee voting requirements, and voter suppression in the states.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Directives Regarding Children Deported Without Guardians

October 5, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Administration for Children and Families seeking directives regarding children deported without guardians.

FOIA to USCIS Seeking Directives Regarding Naturalization Ceremonies

October 5, 2020
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seeking directives regarding naturalization ceremonies and voter registration.

FOIA to USCIS Regarding Naturalization Ceremony at RNC

October 5, 2020
FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the naturalization ceremony shown at the Republican National Convention.

USCIS Records of Ken Cuccinelli’s Email Communications June – September 2019

September 22, 2020
Records from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in response to American Oversight's request for the communication records of Ken Cuccinelli. These Records span from June to September 2019.

Investigations Update: Attorney General Barr’s Conduct, Airline Industry Influence, and Trump’s Suggestion to Postpone the Election

August 25, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into William Barr’s politicization of the Justice Department and industry’s influence over pandemic relief fund allocation.