American Oversight v. DHS and CBP — Deaths in Immigration Custody Policies and Oversight Procedures

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeking records regarding the policies, procedures, protocols, and oversight activities related to deaths in immigration custody. Among other records, the lawsuit seeks information concerning the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), the Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO), the DHS Office of Inspector General, and CBP policies governing deaths that occur after individuals leave CBP custody. The lawsuit also seeks records reflecting the status of investigations conducted by CRCL and OIDO since March 2025.