Government Transparency

The Council uses the Freedom of Information Act to secure data and documentation from government agencies and take them to court when they fail to comply. Once we receive data, we analyze and publish reports to share the information publicly.

Most Recent FOIA

This lawsuit, filed under the Freedom of Information Act, seeks records about what the agencies tell families when they are enrolled in the FERM program about their rights, including the right to counsel. It also seeks data about the families in FERM.
These Freedom of Information Act requests seek to uncover information about the FERM program, which places families enrolled on a fast track to deportations if they don’t pass credible fear interviews.

Most Recent FOIA Litigation

This nationwide class action lawsuit challenges systemic delays in providing immigration files.
This Freedom of Information Act suit seeks to compel CBP to release records about how the agency treats asylum seekers who have not obtained CBP One appointments.
This Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit seeks information on a $10 million appropriation made to improve legal access in detention.

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