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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000005

 No . 16 - 1540

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

DONALD J . TRUMP,

PRESIDE NT OF THE UNITED STATES , ET AL.,
PETITI ONERS

v.
STATE OF HAWAII , ET AL .

APPL I CATI ON FOR STAY OF THE MANDA
TE
OF THE UNITE D STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NI NTH CI RCUIT
AFFI RMI NG MODIFIE D I NJUNCTI ON

ON WRIT OF CERTI ORARI
TO THE UNITE D STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE NI NTH CI RCUIT

J EFFREY B. WALL
Act in g So li c i tor Ge ne ra l
Cou n se l of Record
Depart ment of J u stice
Washington,
D. C . 20530 - 0001
Sup re rneCtB rief s@usdo j . gov
(202)
514 - 2217

DHS-001-1112-001464

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000006

 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

No . 16 - 154 0
DONALD J . TRUMP, PRES I DENT OF THE UNITE D STATES , ET AL . ,
PETITIONERS
v.
STATE OF HAWAII , ET AL .

ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI
TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE NI NTH CI RCUIT

APPLICATION FOR STAY OF THE MANDATE
OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
AFF I RMI NG MODI F I ED I NJUNCTI ON

More t h an t wo months
certiorari
e n force me n t
6,

review

to

20 17 )

of

Executive

(Order ) .

ago , on June
two

26 , 2017 , t his

nationwide

Ord e r

13 , 780 ,

As re l eva n t

h ere ,

Cour t granted

in ju nctions
82 Fed . Reg .

t h e Cour t

barring
13 , 209

(Mar .

part i a ll y stayed

bo t h in ju n c t i o n s t o a ll ow t he Ord e r ' s ref uge e prov i s i o n s t o " t ake
effect

,"

wi t h

" relationship

the

in

of

wi t h " a U . S . person

S . Ct . 2080 , 2089
cour t

exce pt ion

this

case

(2017) .
modified

Several
its

refugees
or

who

entity

weeks
or i g in a l

DHS-001-1112-001465

.

later

have

a

bona

fide

Tr ump v . IRAP ,
, when

in ju nction

the
to

137

district
u n der mi ne

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000007

 2

t hi s Court ' s stay
in t ervened
(July

t he

.

In

so doing ,

the

t

was

this

t i ve l y

nu ll ifie

even

.

That

ignored

ear l ier

stay.

t he

this

en t i re

remarkable

a

to

the

Nin t h

refugee

modified

rese tt l emen t ag en cy has promised

the

services

arrival

to

concl u sion
of its

the
reads

ref ug ee
this

J un e 26 stay

obtains

refugee

arrival

June

before
26 stay
Eno ugh

will

take

the

t ime

Ninth

The

tomorrow

issuance

quo a n d frus t ra t e o rderly

of

co u rt

Circuit

wi t hou t

the

re fugee

:

the

cour t of

meaning

of

its

own

court

of

appea l s

Order

if

a

government

(or

now
Las t

--

of

the

in

has

again.

U. S .

t o prov i de

this

co un try .

with"

req ui re ment

IRAP , 137 S. Ct . at

, the

Cir cu i t

t he

federal

suc h a promise

eno ugh .

effect
for

.

func t i ona ll y in operat
is

from

Cou rt ' s " re lationship

r uling

t he government

u pon

the

the

ref ug ees .

repeating

s l ate ,

exemp t

determined

challenging

stay

on

aga in

19 , 20 1 7)

injunction

part i a l

blank

is

(July

provisions

r u ling

On a seemingly

in

re spect

res ul t bears

Court ' s

Court

necessarily

s u cceed

refugee

Court's

this

t h at

to

ru l in gs ,

the

affirmed

appeals

co n c l uded

d

t he

No . 1 6- 1 540
Cou rt

with

Court 's

mentioning

provisions

li ke l y

injunction

Desp i t e

it

prov i s ion s ,

Ord er,

of the

Thur sday ,

r ef ugee

a stay .

governmen

modification

effec

t o t he

and granted

19 Order)

that

as

2089 .

"a ssurance

That
out

And because
")

' s dec i s ion

for

renders

every
t he

i ve .
of

beca u se the

appeals

'

co u rt

drastically

t he manda t e - - will
implementation

DHS-001-1112-001466

decision

of the

d isru pt
refugee

--

which

shortened
t he

status

prov i s i ons

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000008

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t h at

t hi s Cour t mad e c l e ar

a n t i t he s i s of
its

subseque

no t

perm i t

what

t he

i t s r ulings

1 37 S . Ct . at

to

be fo re

u n cer ta in ty

and d isruption

To be clear
appeals

'

Con t rary

it .

the

Th e Court

can

of

t h at

" close

s uffi

argum en ts

this

p hr ase

of

close

prov i s i o n s of
11 0 1 e t seq .,
for

members

the

f urth e r

of appeals

' ru li ng

Th e waiver

cou rt

of

( IRAP ,

a li e n s f ro m t h e Order .
de cision

ph rase

IRAP , i t

the

b e l ow ,

in goo d fa i t h .

cited

the

t he
When

Order ' s waiver

, and parents

as

examples

d rawn

from

t h e I mmigrat i on a n d Nat i ona li ty

Ac t

( I NA),

8 U. S . C .

t h at gover n whi c h re l at i v e s are

the

to

the

Court ' s

line

INA (and

the

between

close

and

26

Th e govern men t
extended

Order ' s waive r provision)

con t inue s t o be lie v e t h a t

J un e

de cision

is

DHS-001-1112-001467

the

the

p ermi tt e d to pet i t i on

rece i v e a n immi gra n t v i sa .

same

Th e gov er nme nt
of

of t he in junc t i on

is

drew
that

( IRA P ,

p rovision

a n a li en abroad

therefore

.

a n d it

rela t ion s hi ps"

a n d the

spo u ses , children

f amil y me mbers

,

y s t ruck

disa g ree s with

familial

t o inte rpre t t h at

lists

me r its

ce t o exem pt

in

fashion

.

gov ernmen t attempted
Cour t use d that

that

court

what

The Cour t should

.

carefull

the

gov ernme n t also

t o resp on de nts '

pro vi sion , which

in

i s t he

and

a n d s h ou l d prevent

re f ug ee provisions

, the

2088)

the

by staying

in t er p re tat ion

1 37 S . Ct . at

b e frus t ra t ed

Th at

prescribed

to p reserve

b e upse t while

ar e pen d ing

to

helped

stay

" e q ui t ab le ba l a nce " it

2 08 9) to

respect

cou l d proc ee d .

Cou r t ' s o r iginal

n t Ju l y 19 Order

sho u ld no t a llo w the

with

mon t h s ago

family
draws .

its

inte rpretat

ion

most

natu ra l

one .

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 4

Respo n de n ts '

contrary

l ega l

def in es

source

relatives
and

cap t ured

exte nd ed

Th e

t

the

district

collapses

a stay

obv i ous

courts
t han

,

co u rts '

of

t he
reading

of
ng

of

family

h arm to

t he

in ju nction

court
, insof

of

exempt

ei t her

with

the

mer i ts

s h ou l d construe

temporary

grant

summarily
meri t s .

does

not

fundamental

and

prov i s i ons .

applying

t he

lowe r

where as

the

Nint h

upend

the

stat

u s quo and

adm inis t ra t ive

decisi

and the

on

req u ests

that

t h e Court

affirmin

federal

f r om the

in the

Order , pending

either
stay

as

.

consi der

e vent ,
while

t he

mod i f i ed

s u fficient
the

Court ' s

a pet i t i o n for

a

t h e pet i t i on ,

t he se

i ssu e s

together

Cour t

s houl d

grant

i t considers

a

Al t erna t i v e l y ,

whil e i t cons i ders

or

t he

gove r nment

u nder l y in g cases

a stay

g

agr eemen t b e tw een

t hi s application

re ve rse
In

ully

dee ms a n ass u rance

applicant

wr i t of cert i orar i,
and

it

agency

a ref ugee

d i spos i t i on of the
t h e Cou rt

wou ld

respectf

appea l s '

a r as

ref u g ee - resettlement
to

been

and

t h e n at i ona l in t eres t .

Th e gover nmen t therefore
stay

h as

t he

' s dec i s i on.

refugee

members ,

Circ u it ' s ref ug ee - ass u ra nc e r u ling
do greater

the

of

c los e

governmen t

l ess

of

a ll

(no

d in ju nction)

Nin t h Circuit
is

basis

be t ween

t he

error

already

close

,

the

nullification

government

l ega l

t o in c l ude

d is t in c t ion

Nev ert heless

l i n e-drawi

their

any

cour t' s mod ifie

any

t hi s aspect
'

lacks

fami l y members

fam il y memb er s .

lower

Moreover

c l ose

by

effectively

reques

in t erpre tat i on

t he application

a
.1

1

most

Thi s Court ' s Rule 23 . 3 pro vi des that , "[ e ) xcep t in t he
extraordinary
circ u mstanc es , a n app lic a t ion for a stay will

DHS-001-1112-001468

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000010

 5

STATEMENT
1.

Th ree

litigation

.

nationals

of

related
of

t

foreign

Admission

at

Program
.

persons

I d . at

Order

t ha t

for
present

gover nmen ts
seek in g

a nd

.

(Ref ug ee
2084 .

who may be

en try

to
6 (a)

un der

the

Program)

Sect ion
admitted

,

6(b)
as

at

issue
entry

in
of

heigh t ened

adequate
t hi s

suspe nds

pending
limits

refugees

a

certain
-

a review

info rmat ion

country

Uni t ed

t his

terrorism

wa i vers , pend ing

prov i de

Section

t ravel

are
90 days

t o case - by - case

2084-2085
of

t he

suspends

coun t ries

n at ion a l s

ad ju dications

program

six

of

2(c)

, subjec

whe t her

1 37 S . Ct .

of

Section

risks

regarding

provisions

for
States
review

I RAP,

.
120

days

Refugee
of

that

to

50 , 000 t he number

in

Fiscal

Year

20 1 7 .

Ibi d .

not be en t er ta ine d unl ess t he relief
req u ested
was firs t sought "
in the cour t be lo w. On J uly 15 , 2017 , t he governmen t moved in the
court
of appea l s for a stay pe n d in g appeal,
C .A. Doc . 3 , but on
J uly 24 , 2017 , t he cour t of appeals
den ie d t h at motion
as moot
after
t his Cou rt
itself
s tay ed the modified
injunc t ion pending
appea l, C . A. Doc . 7 . In its br iefin g be l ow, the government
renewed
its
stay
req u est , ask ing the
court
of appea ls , insofar
as it
affirmed
the modified
in ju nction , to stay its mandate pending
the
gover nmen t ' s pursu i t of review in t hi s Court . 17- 1 6426 Gov ' t Rep l y
Br . 22 .
The cour t of appeals
effec t i ve l y denied
tha t reques t in
its decision
: far from staying
its mandate , the co u rt of appeals
express l y acce l era t ed t he t ime for i ts i ssua n ce , from t he defau l t
t ime of 52 days to only five days.
Addendum (Add.) 34-35 . At a
minimum , this
case prese n t s " ex t raordinary
circums ta nces ."
Rule
23 . 3 .
Gi ve n the
exceeding l y short
t ime the
court
of appea l s
a ll owed before
i ts manda t e wou l d i ssue , and t h at court ' s c l ear
indication
that
in its
view the mandate
sho ul d issue
promptly ,
renewing
t he gover nmen t ' s request
for a stay pe n d in g t hi s Court ' s
review
would be fu t il e and wou l d needlessly
consume
add i t ion a l
time and reso u rces of the co u rt of appeals
and the parties
.

DHS-001-1112-001469

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000011

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Respo n de n ts
a n d Dr . I sma il
States
at

in t hi s case

Elshikh

--

challenged

Di s t ric t Cour t for

2084 - 2085 .

e ff ect , the
whi c h

it

The

day

district
l ater

the

cou rt

the

t he

a

State

of Hawa ii

Sec t i ons 2 and 6 in the

e nte red
to

Sections

--

Di s t ric t of Hawaii .

b efore

converted

app li ca t i o n of

(No . 16-1540)

Order

was

t o take

re st ra ining

pre li min ary
their

IRAP , 137 S . Ct .

s c h ed ul ed

a temporary

2 a nd 6 in

Un i t ed

injunction

en t i re ty .

o rder ,

,

barr i ng

Id . at

2084 .

On Ju n e 12 , 20 17 , t h e Nin t h Ci rcu i t l arge l y aff i rmed t h e in junc t i on
as t o Sec t ion s 2(c) , 6(a) , and
to

the

provisions

A s e parat
I RAP,

No .

addressing
e group

1 6- 1 436 ,

Uni t ed States

Circui

s ubsta ntial
2.

2084 .
t ,

part

of bot h i njunc t ions .
20 1 7 , t hi s Court
and

i ssued

consideration
Section

Court
That

2 (c) , the

t h e Di str i ct

cour t
en

e n jo in ed

ba n e ,

2085 .
in

in a

Trum p v .

su i t

in

of Mary l and .

Section

affirmed

that

as

t he
I RAP,

2(c) ,

a n d t he

injunc

t ion

in

2084 - 2085 .
in bo t h cases

I RAP, 1 37 S . Ct . at
the

a pa r t i a l stay
of

for

Order

t s ough t certiorari

granted

Id . at

p l a in t iff s , t he respondents

Id . at

The governmen

d t he injun ct ion

re vi e ws .

c h a ll enge d the

s i tt ing
.

int er nal

also

Di str i ct

1 37 S . Ct . at
Fo u rth

of

6(b) , a n d vacate

t he mer its

government

2085-2086

' s petitions

of bot h i njunc t i ons
.

Co u rt ' s stay

.
for

a n d a stay
On June
cert

26 ,

i orar i

p end i ng t h e Court ' s

I d . at

2086 - 2089 .

r u ling

states

With

respect

to

:

Th e in ju n ct i o n s rema in in p l ace o nl y wi t h respect
t o part i es
s i mil ar l y situated
to
Doe , Dr . El sh i kh , and Hawaii . I n
p rac t i ca l terms , this
means that
§2 (c) may not be enforced
a g a inst
foreign
n at ion a ls who h a ve a cre d ible claim of a bona

DHS-001-1112-001470

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000012

 7

fide
re l a t ion s hi p wi t h a person
or
o t he r foreign
nationals
States . All
provisions
of [the Order ] .
Id . a t 2088 .
ill u strate

The Cour t explained

the

indi vict u als ,
Th e Court
e n t er

sort

of

a c lo se

c i t ed as

entities

of evading

" [t ] h e

s t ude n t s

adm i tt ed to
offer

of

lists

, and

exc l us i o n . "

6 (a)

relatio

the

."

Ibid .

" For

re q uired

."

Ibid .

or

visit

mu st

co u rse , ra t her

des i g n ated
of

Ibi d .

relationship

Ibid .

cou n t r i es

to

immigration

en t ry

for

as examples
have

a nd

"a

been

may

an

l ec tur er

By co n trast

issues

,

the

wh o accepted

Ibi d .

desig n a t ed coun t ries

their

than

who

Hawaii , " " a worker

" As for

be formal

The Cour t gave

a n Amer i ca n aud i e n ce . "

to

a fam il y member ,

fro m a n Amer i ca n co mpa n y ,"

granted

the

IRAP ,

adm i ss i o n

is

cases

no t

, "a

contact

, add t hem t o client

by claiming

in ju ry

from

their

of

in junc t i on

Ibi d .

by

and

ordinary

secure

Th e Court

6 (b)

in the

from the

then

with

, " the

devoted

na t ionals

affirmed

live

t h e University

in v i t ed t o address

foreign

to

from

group

of these

q u alifies

relationship

[t he Order ] . "

emp l oyme n t

nonprofit

that

explained

formed

purpose

"[ t ] he facts

Dr . El s hi kh' s mot h er- in - l aw . "

Co u rt

doc umented , and

familial

States
or

, " the

relationship

in t he United
subjec t t o the

a n exa mp l e " [a l fore i g n n at i o n a l wh o wi shes

t h e Uni t ed

l i ke Doe ' s wife

that

entity
are

6 (b)
as

Ninth

137

S . Ct.

" may not
a

n s h ip with

refugee

a similar
Circ u it
at

partial
with

2089 .

stay

respect

to

The Cou rt

be enforced

agains

t

wh o

credib

ly

ca n

a perso n or e n t i ty

in the

DHS-001-1112-001471

the

Sections
ruled

6(a)

t ha t

Sections

an individual
cl aim

a

Uni t ed States

and

seeking
bona

f i de

."

Ibid .

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 8

"As applie
t h at

" t he

explained
to

d to

the

Uni t ed

secur i ty ."

29 ,

14 ,

20 1 7 ,

provisions

Court

As

any such

t i ps

provide

in

for

t t o a memora ndum issue

,

the

be g an implementin
and

respondents

co n s i der

balance

to

the

Ibid .

who l ack

the

need

'
C,

t i ve

held

t he

Court

connection

favor
t he

g Sections

of

the

Nat ion's

t

D

published

issues
as
(Ju l y

upda t ed

as

it

,

3,

t he re l evan t i ssues

I d . at

Homeland

6 (b)

on June

p rovisions

at

The sa me day , thos e
gu i dance

gove r nment

Some

prev io us l y

and

t hose

ava il ab le .

age ncies
.

of

public

2017 ).

the

t he

State

day .

whi c h t he

became

of

Pres i d en t on

2 (c) , 6 (a) , and

enforcemen

components

d b y the

date
of

n Day l i g h t Time o n t h at

counsel
and

effec

Departments

the y commenced

var iou s implementation

subsequently

refugees

c l ar if y in g t he

age n c ie s a nd their

A,

effe ct . "

* * *

Pursuan

8 : 00 p . m. Easter

Exs .

to

ho we v er,

Ibi d .
a.

2017 ,

take

comp elling

3.

Security

comes

States

's

in d ivi d u als,"

may

, "when it

en jo ined

other

provisions

Government

Ju ne

al l

of

continued

address

in g

provided

to

D. Ct .
the

Doc .

guidance
to

review

301 ,
was
and

7.2

2

See Bureau
of Consu l ar Affairs
, U. S . Dep ' t of State ,
Important
Announcemen t :
Execu t i ve Order
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https : //travel
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importa n t-a nnoun ce men t . h t ml ; Bureau
of Popu l at i o n, Refugees,
and
Migrat ion, U. S . Dep ' t of State , Fact Shee t : Info r mation Regarding
the U.S. Ref ug ee Admission
Program
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Refugee
Fac t Sheet),
h ttps : //www . state . gov/j/prm/re
l e ases/facts
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U. S . Dep ' t of Homel a nd Sec . (OHS), Fre que n t l y Asked Questions
on
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t Entry in t o t he United
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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000020

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a n d unless

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000021

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ARGUMENT
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modified
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in ju n ct ion

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(1 987) .

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in

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6(a)

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applicant

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the

1 30 1,

1302

,

481 U. S .

Mt .

(2006)
770 ,

cert io rar i.

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000022

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137 S . Ct . at

2086 .

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that

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Alternatively
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Cour t may co n strue
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or
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the resett
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f u t u re services
.

DHS-001-1112-001483

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000025

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I .

THE COURT SHOULD STAY THE NINTH CIRCUIT'S DECISION AFFIRMING
THE MODIFI ED I NJUNCTIO N PENDI NG THIS COURT' S DI SPOS ITI ON OF
THE MERIT S I N THE APPEAL OF THE UNDERLYI NG I NJUNCTI ON
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2088 - 2089 .

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Ru lin g Is Wrong And Woul d Severely
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cour t

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DHS-001-1112-001484

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modified

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000026

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a n d the

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Add . 26

,

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Th e nine agencies
are Church Wo rld Service,
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Immigra t ion and
Refugee
Serv i ce ,
United
States
Committee
for
Refugees
and
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States
Conference
of Cat h o l ic Bishops , and
World Relief . D. Ct . Doc . 301 - 1 , at 5 (Ba rt lett
Dee l . <JI 1 4 ) .

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000027

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As part
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6- 7

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to

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000028

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betwee n the
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t ion

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,

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resett

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i t s J un e 26 stay

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000029

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AFL-C I O, 498 U. S . 5 1 7,

of

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33 .

This

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ass u rance

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See Luj an v . Nat ion a l Wildlife

( 1 990) ; accord

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lement

refugees

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relationship.

in

Loss

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refugee

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,

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on be h a l f of t he gover nmen t in carry

t h at

of

t he

assured

2087 - 2088 .

, a resettlement

r igh ts

exclusion
(1972),

t he

in t eres t .

137 S. Ct . at

a

in

Amendmen t

exclusion
wi t h

lement

if

co n curr in g

speaker's

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(Kennedy,

v . Mandel , 408 U. S . 753 , 762 - 765

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000030

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000031

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of

refugees

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to

the

with

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arrives

U. S . gov ernment

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with

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alien

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DHS-001-1112-001490

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000032

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t h at

po in t

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appeals

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short

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DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000033

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States

."

Add . 26

And n ei t h er
showing

t h e courts

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IRAP ,

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as of J u ne 30 , 2017 , exceed

t h e e n d of Fi sca l Year

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assurances

D. Ct . Doc . 345 , at

li ke l y be sc he du le d to en t er while

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nor

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556 U. S .

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D. Ct . Doc . 30 1- 1 , at 5 (Bar t l e tt Dee l. <_[[ 17) ( "As of
June 30 , 2017 , a total
of 23 , 958 refu g ees i n the [Ref ugee Program ]
were assured
by a resettlement
agency .
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t ha t all
t h e refugees
wh o are a l ready
assured
wou l d t rave l to t h e Un i t ed
States
dur in g t h e n ext
120 days
whi l e [t h e Order ' s ] refugee
suspension
is partially
in effect
. ") .

DHS-001-1112-001492

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000034

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prov i s i o n s ,
vo i d or

so

that

no t

of

this

do

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refugee

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scope

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effect

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approximately

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claim

,

or

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formal

applicants

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" beca u se an additional

app li ca n ts

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prov i s i on s in a n y re l eva n t sense , and so are
stay .

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* * * is excl u ded ," IRAP , 137 S . Ct. at 2089 (emphases
is

exceedingly

tak e effect

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that

t o ref ug ees

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not

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in

a n y eve n t . 6

6

Th e gover nmen t ' s position
-- that an assurance
agree men t
alone
does no t establish
a qua lifying
bona fide
rela t ionshi p -does n o t mea n t h at n o refugee
app l i ca n ts h ave suc h re l at i onsh i ps .
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, h undreds
of refugees
h ave been perm i tt ed to en t er
based
on credible
claims
of bona
fide
rela t ionships
with
U. S .
fam i l y members or U. S . e n t i t i es .
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(Aug .
28 ,
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DHS-001-1112-001493

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000035

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Th e

court

arbitrari
based
6(a)

n ess

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of

the

on assurances
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assurances
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a nd

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56 1 U. S . 1 , 28

fide

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DHS-001-1112-001494

t he

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v . Humanitarian

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interest

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(2010))

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at

support

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t h at the
is

strongly

in ju nction

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national

relationship
t i ps

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inte rest

i ssu i ng

secur i ty

u ndo u btedly

1 3 7 S . Ct . at

bona

from

draw

in whi c h t h e government

modified

underscored

in g n at i o n a l
order

between

to

refugees

that

bot h

and p ublic

t ion

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seek

exemp t

i s t h e same :

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highest

ts

t he

A Stay
Is Needed
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Gover nmen t And The Pub l i c I n t eres t And Would Cause No
In ju ry To Respondents

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on the

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staying

i ng

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re l at i o n s hi p t o a U. S . e n t i ty
B.

reason

appea l s '

a qua l i fy i ng

, t he equitable

compelling

need

to

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000036

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prov i de

for

d i str i ct

t he

court

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it

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issued

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434-435

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DHS-001-1112-001495

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t he

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it

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Ju l y 13 , 20 17 , modification

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Allowing

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confusion

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t h at

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and minimize
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to

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appeals

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26 stay

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as to whom t he government

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of

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co n strued

of a n y refugee

supported

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req ui re

, inviting

t he gov ern ment

ca n and should

prevent

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000037

 32
suc h needless
un t il

uncer ta in ty

no cognizable
Neither

ei t he r

by

between

r e spo nd en t .

the
t he

never

in the

de l ay in

months

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to

government

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.

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agreement
agency

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s im p l y preserve

h ave

entered
.

into

suffered

same status

t hi s Court ' s pr i or

II .

THIS COURT SHOULD GRANT A TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE
PENDI NG IT S CONSI DERATION OF THI S APPLI CATI ON

a prompt
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the

response

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i o n of

application)

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1 022

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DHS-001-1112-001496

t h at

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pend i ng
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of

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t hi s Court ' s cons i derat

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ru lin gs es tab li s he d .

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adm ini strat

in g

Respondents

harm they

that

been

assert

t h at

t emporary

.

wi t h n o co n nect i on

o nl y basis

resettlement

any resul

A stay

refugees

cause

respondents

any harm

an ass u ra nce

and

would

Sect i o n s 6(a ) a nd 6 (b)

ref ugees

States

identified

of

manda t e

n t ed .

harm , to

h as identified

en try

the

' man date

irreparable

Hawaii

staying
prese

cour t of appeals

alone

nor

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app li cab l e for
to

the

in ju ry , let

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a tie

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Dr . Elshikh

suffer

have

confusion

i t ca n def ini t i ve l y reso l ve t he i ssues
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,

134 S .

28 U.S. C . 1651(a)
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,

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000038

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but

in

st i ll
the

fac t

contravenes

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before

relevant

stay .

cour t

the

of

of

a n d t he district
tomorrow.
t hi s Court

is

a ll owed

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comply

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adm ini strat

drast

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for

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Req u iring

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stay

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of its

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will

stay

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created

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on l y

gove r nment
6 (a)

and

, whi l e

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be

that

mod ifie
stayed

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6 (b)

in

d

order

to
to

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diffic

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to

to

of

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a n administrative

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to

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52 days

t hi s Court

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DHS-001-1112-001497

DHS-(DHSHQ)-18-0360-L-000039

 34
CONCLUSIO N
Th e Court
the

d i str ic t

disposition

should

stay

co u rt ' s
of

the

considera

t ion

su mmar il y
together
should

for

un derlying

t h at

reverse

or

with
gran t

in ju nction

the
a

merits

cert

stay

grant

co n s i d er

the

appeals

pending

of

t hi s

Court ' s

and

16 - 1540 .

t he ma n date

court
.

this

petition
of

In either
i ve

aff i rm in g

u e t hi s app lic at ion

t he

adm ini strat

pendin g disposition

' man da te

in Nos . 16 - 1436

io rar i,

un derlying

t ion

s houl d constr

pet i t ion,

temporary

of appeals

injunc

Court

a wr i t of
of

court

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UNITED ST A TES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

STATES OF NEW YORK,
MASSACHUSETTS ,
WASHINGTON, CONNECTICUT,
DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA , HAW All, ILLINOIS ,
row A, NEW MEXICO, NORTH
CAROLINA , OREGON,
PENNSYLVANIA , RHODE ISLAND,
VERMONT, and VIRGINIA,

CNIL ACTION NO. 17-cv-5228

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY
AND INJUNCTNE RELIEF

Plaintiff s,
V.

DONALD TRUMP , in his official
capac ity as President of the United
States; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY; ELAINE
C. DUKE, in her official capacity; U.S.
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
SERVICES ; U.S. IMMIGRATION
AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT;
and the UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA ,
Defendant s.
1.

INTRODUCTION
The States of New York , Massachusetts, Was hington, Connecticut, Delaware,

District Of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa , New Mexico , North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia (the "States") bring this action to protect the Statesincluding their residents, employers, regulatory systems, and educational institution s- against the
illegal actions of the President and the federal government. On September 5, 2017, the U.S .
Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") issued a M emorandum (the "DHS Memorandum ")
ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA "), a program that has protected from
deportation approximately 800,000 young people who grew up in this country , most of whom have

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known no home other than the United States. Pursuant to the DHS Memorandum, the federal
government will only issue renewals for grantee s whose terms expire before March 5, 2018,
provided they apply for renewal by October 5, 2018. DHS will immediately cease accepting new
applications under DACA.
2.

Since 2012, DACA has allowed hundreds of thousands of young people to live,

study, and work in the United States, and to become stable and even more productive members of
their communities, without fear that they could be arrested and placed in deportation proceedings
at any moment. Throu ghout the country, DACA grantees are employed by various companies and
State and municipal agencies, which benefit from their skills and productivity. DACA grantees
also contribute significantly to State and local revenues and tax bases. DACA recipient s will also
lose their eligibility for public and employer-based health insurance program s that reduce the
States' health expenditures and promote public health. They also will lose their right to enroll in
higher education institution s with in-state admissions preferences and tuition; thus, public
universities will be deprived of a means by which they enrich the experience of all students and
faculty through diversity and new perspectives.
3.

More than 78 percent of DACA grantees are of Mexi can origin, See Ex. 1 (USCIS,

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Alriva ls Fiscal Years 2012-2017, June 8, 2017),
which is more than double the percentage of people of Mexican origin that compri se of the overall
foreign-born population (29 percent) of the United States . See Ex. 2 (U.S. Census Bureau, The
Foreign-Born Population in the United States).
4.

Ending DACA , whose participants are mostly of Mexican origin , is a culmination

of President's Trump 's oft-stated commitment s- whether personally held, stated to appease some
portion of his constituency , or some combination thereof- to punish and disparage people with

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Mexican roots. The consequence of the President's animu s-driven decision is that approximately
800,000 persons who have availed themselves of the program will ultimately lose its protections ,
and will be exposed to removal when their authorizations expire and they cannot seek renewal.
The individuals who have relied on DACA are now more vulnerable to removal than before the
program was initiated, as they turned over sensitive information to the federal government in their
applications. Despite the federal government's repeated promises that it would not use such
information to conduct enforcemen t measure s, the DHS Memorandum does not explain how the
government will keep that information secure, nor does it provide any assurances that immigration
enforcement agents will not use such information to find and remove those who applied for DACA.
5.

Rescinding DACA will cause harm to hundreds of thousands of the States'

residents, injure State-run colleges and universities, upset the States ' workplaces, damage the
States ' economies, hurt State-based companies, and disrupt the States' statutory and regulatory
interests. The States respectfully reque st that this Court invalidate the portion s of the DHS
Memorandum challenged here. Further, the States ask that the Court enjoin the federal government
from using data gathered for the DACA program in immigration enforcement.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE

6.

The Court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 220 1(a).

7.

Venue is proper in this district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391(b)(2) and 1391(e)(1).

Defendants are United States agencies or officers sued in their official capacities. The State of
New York is a resident of this judicial district, and a substantial part of the events or omissions
giving rise to this Complaint occurred within the Eastern District of New York.
8.

The States bring this action to redress harms to their proprietary interests and their

interests as parens patriae .
PARTIES
PLAINTIFF STATE OF NEW YORK
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The State of New York, represent ed by and through its Attorney General , Eric T.

Schneiderman, is a sovereign state of the United States of America.
10.

The Governor is the chief executive officer of the State of New York . The Governor

is responsible for overseeing the operations of the State of New York and ensuring that its laws
are faithfully executed.
11.

New York is aggrieved by Defendant s' actions and has standing to bring this action

because of the injuries caused by Defendants' rescission of DACA, including irreparable injuries
to its proprietary, sovereign, and quasi-sovereign interests.
12.

The Attorney Genera l is empowered to advance New York's strong and important

public policy against unlawful discrimination. New York 's Constitution guarant ees all persons the
right to equal treatment under the law and forbids discrimination based on race, color, creed or
religion. N.Y. Const. art. I,§ 11. And New York 's statutes reiterat e the State 's strong interest in
combatting discrimination and prejudice. N .Y. Exec . Law § 290.
13.

According to the latest American Community Survey, New York is home to more

than 4.4 million foreign-born residents, includin g an estimated 76,000 or more DACA- eligible
residents. See Ex. 3 9f7(c) (Deel. Essig, Wiehe and Hill). Accord ing to the United States Citizen
and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), 41,970 initial DACA applications and 53,693 renewal
applications from New York have been approved through the first quarter of 2017 . New York was
the third largest source of DACA applications and approvals in the United States .
14.

New York State has an interest in protectin g the economic health and welfare of its

residents. More than 91 % of DACA grantees are employed. See Ex . 5 9f11 (Deel. Wong). They
work for some of the largest companies in New York and for small and family-owned business
that have a significant impact on local economies in New York. Ex. 5 9f9f21, 36(b) (Deel. Won g).
And they provide vital servic es to New Yorkers in important fields such as healthcare, education,
law, and social services. See Ex. 6 9f13 (Deel. C.A.); Ex. 11 9f8 (Deel. TFA); Ex 52 MOIA 9f8
(Deel. MOIA).

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Rescinding DACA will result in disruptions in each of these fields, as companies

and non-profit s will be forced to terminate qualified and trained employees who have lost
employment authorization. One expert estimates that rescinding the DACA program will cost New
York State $38.6 billion dollars over the next ten years. See Ex. 4, Table 1 (Deel. Brannon).
16.

New York State also has a proprietary interest in maintaining a qualified workforce .

Both New York State and municipalities across New York have hired DACA grantees to work in
government agencies and institutions because of their specialized skills and qualifications. See Ex.
52 <jf8 (Deel. MOIA); Ex. 11 <jf8 (Deel. TFA). These agencies and institutions have invested
significant amounts of time and money to hire and train these DACA grantees. Accord ingly, the
agencies and institutions will be adverse ly affected by DACA' s termination as they will lose the
value of their investme nts as well as the services of qualified and trained employees . See Ex. 52 <jf
8 (Deel. MOIA); Ex. 11 <Jr8 (Deel. TFA) .
17.

Rescinding the DACA program will decrease New York State's tax revenues.

Through work authorization, DACA grantees more effectively avoid underemployment than their
undocumented peers and are able obtain higher wages . See Ex. 3 <jf4(b) (Deel. Essig, Wiehe and
Hill). Higher incomes result in higher tax revenues in New York State. In addit ion, DACA grantees
have increased purchasing powe r, and report buying cars and homes at significant rates. See Ex. 5
<jf 16 (Deel. Wong). These types of expensive purchases contribute to New York State's tax

revenues in the form of sales and property taxes. According to the Institute on Taxation and
Economic Policy ("!TEP"), DACA-eligible individuals in New York currently contribut e $140
million annually in state and local taxes. However, the loss in employment that would result from
rescinding DACA would decrease contributi ons from this popu lation by between $55 million and
$84 million annually. See Ex. 3 <jf7(c) (Deel. Essig, Wiehe and Hill).
18.

The DACA program has encouraged thousand s of grantees to pursue higher

education they would not otherwise have sought. See Ex. 5 <Jf<Jf18-2 1 (Deel. Wo ng). Rescinding
DACA will adversely impact current DACA grantees enrolled in colleges and universities who
will be unable to plan for the future, apply for and obtain internships, study abroad , simultaneou sly
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work to pay costs and fees , and obtain certain financial aid and scho larships . See Ex. 12 cir9r
7-8
(Deel. Milliken). Students subject to these conditions may choose to withdraw from their college
or university.
19.

New York State 's public colleges and universities also will be harmed if DACA is

rescinded. Both the State University of New York ("SUNY" ) and the City University of New York
("CUNY") have encouraged DACA grantee s to apply as part of their stro ng commitment to
diversity, eq uity, and inclu sion. See Ex . 12 9f10 (Deel. Milliken , CUNY Chancellor), and Ex . 99
(Deel. Johnson, SUNY Chancellor). At CUNY, hundred s of DACA grantees have enrolled in the
university, many with the benefit of full scholar ships.
20.

Resc inding DACA will cause many high-achievin g student s to drop out. As a

result, New York's public universities will lose the diversity and enrichment this popul ation brings
to the school community. More over, the public universities will lose the resources they have spent
on educating students who ultimat ely do not grad uate. See Ex. 12 cir8 (Dee l. Milliken) .
21.

New York State has an intere st in protectin g the health of its resident s. Rescinding

DACA will harm that interest by increasing the number of uninsured adults in New York and
forcing many to avoid medical care unless and until an emergency arises. With the benefit of work
authorization, more than 50% of DACA grantees obtain emplo yer-provid ed health insurance. See
Ex . 5 cir 12 (Deel. Wong). Without DACA, these individuals will be unable to obtain health
insurance from employers .
22.

In addition, rescinding DACA may prevent access to Medicaid for current DACA

grantees . New York State currently fund s Medicaid coverage for low-income undocumented
immigrants who have rece ived deferred action, including DACA- eligible immigrants. See Ex. 77
(Office of Health Insuran ce Pro gram , Children's Health Ins urance Program Reauthori zation Act

(CHIPRA); Expanded Coverage for Certain Qualified and PR UCOL Aliens , May 7, 2013). In
contrast, undocumented immigrants without deferred action in New York only have acces s to
limited emergency Medi caid fund s. Rescindin g DACA will requir e New York to either alter its

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regulatory scheme to fund Medicaid for formerly DACA-eligible immigrants or allow this
population to go uninsured and rely on state healthcare funding only in the event of emergencies.
23.

New York State's quasi-sovereign interest in protecting the welfare of its residents

includes its interest in protecting family rights. Most DACA grantees live in households with
American citizen family members. One expert survey estimates that 73% of DACA grantees live
with a citizen sibling, spouse or child. See Ex . 5 <jf23 (Deel. Wong).
24.

Rescinding deferred action will lead to increased uncertainty in these mixed-status

families, and it will increase the likelihood of splitting DACA grantees from their citizen family
members. Moreover, rescission of work authorization of DACA grantees will threaten the financial
and housing security of some of these families, especially where the DACA grantee provides
financial help to his or her family. See Ex . 5 <jf16 (Deel. Wong). New York's interest in protecting
the rights of families would clearly be harmed by any decision to rescind deferred action or
employment authorization for DACA grantees in New York, thereby subjecting their families to
potential separation, financial instability, and housing insecurity.
25.

Many DACA grantees also have families overseas, includin g parents and siblings.

DACA permitted grantees to visit family members for the first time in years, through advance
parole.
26.

Rescinding DACA would prevent current grantees in New York from visiting their

families abroad.
PLAIN TIFF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSE TTS
27.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, represented by and through its Attorney

General, is a sovereign state of the United States of America. Massac husetts is aggrieved and has
standing to bring this action because of the inj uries to the state caused by Defendants' rescission
of DACA, includin g immediate and irreparable injuries to its sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and
proprietary interests.

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Massachusetts is home to more than one mill ion immigrants, includ ing an estimated

19,000 or more DA CA-eligible residents.Ul See Ex. 3 9f7 (Deel. Essig, Wiehe and Hill ).
29.

Massachusetts also is home to many of the world's leading universities and

businesses. These institutions rely heav ily on immigrants, who bring tremendous talent,
knowledge, and expertise to academic communiti es and to the labor force. Many of these
immigrants are DACA grantees.
30.

As of March 31, 2017, USC IS had approve d 7,934 initial DACA applications and

10,854 renewals for residents of Massachusetts. See Ex . 1 (USCIS Data); Ex . 5 9f31 (Deel. Wong).
The DACA progra m has allowed these individuals, many of whom are long-term residents of
Massachusetts, to work lega lly, acquire driver's licenses, open bank accounts, access lines of
credit, purchase homes and cars, receive in-state tuition at public universities, and obtain
employer-based health insurance, among other benefits.
3 1.

An estimated 7,252 Massachusetts DACA grantees are employed. See Ex. 5 <j[32

(Deel. Wong). An estimated 428 are business owners. Id. An estimated 3,562 are in school, and
2,547 are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Id ., 9f33.
32.

Rescinding DACA will harm the ability of Massac husetts colleges and universities,

including public universities, to satisfy their educational missions and prepare Massachusetts
5-7 (Deel. UMass).
residents for the workforce . See Ex. 61 9f9f
33.

The nation's leading private universities-m any of which are located in

Massach usetts will suffer similar harms if DACA is rescinded. Harvard University, for example,
has more than 50 DACA students currently enrolled. See Ex. 96 9f6 (Deel. Masde n, Harvard
University). Tufts University has more than 25 DACA students. See Ex. 97 9f8 (Deel. Jeka, Tufts
University.) These students often have had to overcome significant challenges in order to gain
accepta nce and bring critical perspectives, insights, and experiences to their universities. See Ex .

[I J See Migration Policy Institute, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA ) Data Tools, available at
http://www.migrationpolicy.org /programs/data- hub/deferred-action-c hildhood -arrivals-daca-profiles#overlay context=events.

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97 'If5 (Tufts Deel.); Ex. 96 'If5 (Harvard Deel.). They make important and lasting contribut ions,
including through their classroom participation , their extracurricular engagements, and their
commitment to independent study and research. See Ex. 97 (Tufts Deel.), 'If5; Ex. 96 'lf'lf7, 12
(Harvard Deel.).

Employment authorization gives these students and their universities an

assurance that they may put their talents to use in the United States job market after graduation something that benefits Massachusetts and the nation as a whole. See Ex. 96 (Harvard Deel.), 'If
12. DACA has allowed these student s to step outs ide the shadow of their immigration status and
to participate fully as members of academic and camp us comm unities in ways that likely would
not be possible otherwise. See Ex. 97 (Tufts Deel.), 'If7; Ex . 96 (Harvard Deel.), 'If12. Rescinding
DACA will take important opportunities away from DACA students and reintroduce fear and
uncertainty into their lives, with significant adverse effects on these student s, their universities,
and the broader community. See Ex . 97 (Tufts Deel.) ; Ex . 96 'If13 (Harvard Deel.).
34.

DACA grantees who are Massachusetts residents receive in-state tuition at public

universities in the Commo nwealth, and are eligible for a variety of scholarships. See Ex. 7 (Mass.
Dept. of Higher Education Memorandum , Residency Status for Tuition Classification Purposes Deferred Action.for Childhood Arrivals, Nov. 2 1, 20 12); Ex. 6 1 'If5 (Deel. UMass). Without the

DACA program, talented young immigrants will be less likely to apply to and attend state schools
because they will not be able to afford tuition given the lack of ava ilable financial assistance and
the likelihood that they will not be able to work legally upon graduation. Those who already are
attending state schools may be forced to drop out. See, e.g., 'If 5 Ex . 61 (University of
Massachusetts Deel.); Ex. 72 'If5 (Deel. Teodoro); Ex. 69 'lf'lf8, 10 (Deel. Mendes); Ex . 60 'lf'lf6, 9
(Deel. Guevara Dee l.).
35.

DACA students in graduate pro grams at public universities in the Commonwealth,

in particular, will be significantly affected because the loss of employment authorization needed
for gradu ate ass istantship (research or teaching) will likely mean the loss of tuition waivers and
other benefits such as subsidized health , dental, and vision insurance for the students and their
families. Ex . 61 'If5 (UMass Deel.).
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In addition , DACA students in both undergraduate or graduate programs, including

research and teaching program s, that require students to have employment authorization to
complete elements of the program-such
assistantships-will
37.

as paid internships, residency training, and graduate

be severely impacted if DACA is rescinded. Ex. 61 9f6 (UMass Deel.).

Losing these talented young immigrants will deprive Massachusetts state schools

of the special contributions and perspectives they bring to campu s communities, both as student s
and alumni. Ex. 61 9f 7 (UMass Deel.). If current DACA students are forced to drop out, the
University of Ma ssachusetts also will lose the value of the financial assistance it has granted to
and

the other

resources it has spent

educating

student s who

ultimately

do

not

graduate. Id. Rescinding DACA also will impose additional tangible costs on our state schools,
which already have begun to experience disruption as a result of uncertainty over the futur e of the
program and are preparing for the likelihood of increased institutional funds needed to help DACA
students meet the loss of employment. Ex. 61 9f9f8-9 (UMass Deel.).
38.

Rescinding DACA will further deprive Massachusetts of the earning potential of

graduates from public universities who are most likely to stay here and join the state's
workforce. Nine out of ten Massachusetts public higher education graduates remain in the state,
working or pursuing further education. See Ex. 93 (Mass. Dept. of Higher Education, Time to Lead,
The Need for Excellence in Public Higher Education, Sept. 2012).

39.

Rescinding DACA will cause Massachusetts to lose qualified state employees. A

number of DACA grantees work in government or at state-run institution s. See, e.g., Ex. 70 9f6
(Deel. I.V.); Ex. 61 9f10 (University of Massachusetts Deel.). Massachusetts has expended time
and resources to hire, train, and manage DACA grantees. If these individual s become ineligible to
work, Ma ssachusetts will lose the value of its investment and the services of employees who
perform important functions for the state.
40.

Rescinding DACA will jeopardize the state's licensing scheme for drivers. Under

DACA, thousands of young Massachusetts residents are able to receive social security cards and
thereby have access to driver' s licenses, which they depend on to attend heath care appointments,
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to commute to work and school, and to attend to other necess ities for themselves and their family
members. Ex . 9 (Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Number (SSN) Requirements);
See, e.g., Ex . 71 <jf<jf5-7, 9 (Deel. LT.); Ex. 69 <jf<jf7-8 (Deel. Mendes); Ex. 70 9f9f5, 8 (Deel.

I.V.). Rescinding DACA will make it impossib le for these individuals to apply for new licenses
or renew the licenses they have, leading to a number of potential outcome s, including a decrea se
in productivity of these residents and an increase in unlicensed drivers on the road .
41.

Rescinding DACA will harm public health and impose additional health care costs

on the state. Work authorization allows DACA recipients to access employer-sponsored health
benefits. See, e.g., Ex. 72 9f4 (Deel. Teodoro); Ex. 69 9f9f6, 10 (Mendes Deel.). W ithout these
benefits, more Massachusetts residents are likely to forgo needed hea lth care, including preventive
care, which will create more costly health problems in the long run. It also will cause more people
to rely on state-fund ed and/or state-admini stered public health care and other benefits, and thus
impose additional costs on the state. Throug h its MassHealth Limited and Children's Medical
Security Plan programs, Massach usetts offers health care benefits to resident s whose immigration
status otherwise keeps them from accessing health care benefits and services. In addition ,
Massachusetts' state-admini stered Health Safety Net program reimbur ses hospitals for emergency
and urgent services provided to uninsured patient s and pays community health centers for certain
preventive services, all irrespective of immigration status.
42.

Rescinding DACA will harm the genera l welfare of Massachusetts DACA grantees

and their families. Mo st DACA grantees live in households with family member s who are
America n citizens. One expert survey estimates that 73% of DACA grantees in Massachusetts live
with a citizen sibling, spouse, or child. See Ex. 5 (Wong Deel.), 9f34. Many of these fam ilies rely
on the income of DACA grantees . See, e.g., Ex. 69 9f9f6, 10 (Deel. Mendes); Ex . 60 <jf5 (Deel.
Guevara).

Many DACA grantees also have families overseas, includin g pare nts and

siblings. DACA had made it possible for these grantees to visit family members, often for the first
time in years. See, e.g., Ex . 72 9f7 (Deel. Teodoro); Ex. 70 9f5 (Deel. I.V.). Rescinding DACA will
harm all of these families in profound ways.
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Rescindin g DACA also will hurt the Massachusetts economy. Stripping DACA

grantees of the ability to work legally will cause many to lose their job s, resulting, among other
things, in less tax revenue for the state. According to one estimate, DACA-eli gible residents
contribute approximat ely $24 million annually in state and local taxes in Massachusetts-a
contribution that may drop by $9 million without DACA. See Ex. 3 <jf7 (Deel. Essig, Wiehe and
Hill). Another estimate suggests that ending DACA would, over a ten-year period , cost the
Massachusetts economy $258 million in lost tax revenue and $924.5 million overall. Brannon
Deel., Table 1.
PLAINTIFF STATE OF WASHINGTON

44.

Washington is aggrieved by Defendant s' actions and has standing to bring this

action because of the injury to its sovereignty as a state caused by Defendants' rescission of
DACA , including immediate and in-eparable injuries to its sovereign , quasi-sovereign, and
proprietary interests.
45.

The Governor is the chief executive officer of the State of Washington. The

Governor is responsible for overseeing the operations of the State of Washington and ensuring that
its laws are faithfully executed.
46.

The Attorney General is the chief legal adviser to the State of Washington. The

Attorney General 's powers and duties include acting in federal court on matters of public concern.
47.

Washington has declared that practices that discriminate against any of its

inhabitant s because of race, color , or national origin are matter s of public concern that threaten the
rights and proper privileges of the State and harm the public welfare , health , and peace of the
people. See Wash. Rev. Code 49.60.010.
48.

Washington' s interest in protecting the health , safety, and well-being of its

residents, including protecting its residents from harms to their physical or economic health, is a
quasi-sovereign interest.

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Washington also has an interest in ensuring that its residents are not excluded from

the benefits that flow from part icipation in the federal system, including the rights and privileges
provided by the U.S . Constitution and federal law.
50.

Washington's interest in preventing and remedying inj uries to the public's health,

safety, and well-b eing exte nds to all of Washington's residents, including individuals who suffer
indirect injuries and members of the general public.
5 1.

As of March 20 17, Was hington is home to more than 17,800 DACA recipients. See

Ex. 1 (USCIS Data). Participating in the DACA program has allowed these individuals, many of
whom are long-term residents of Washington, to work legally, acquire driver's licenses, open bank
accounts, access lines of credit , purchase homes and cars, receive in-state tuition at public
universities, and obtain employer-based health insurance, among other benefits.
52.

Immigration is an important economic driver in Was hington. Many Washington

workers are immigrants, and many of those immigrant workers are DACA recipients. See Ex. 5 9f9f
12, 13 (Deel. Wong) Many companies in Washington are dependent on DACA grantees to operate
and grow their businesses. DACA recipients work for our State's largest companies as software
engineers, finance profess ionals, and retail and sales assoc iates, includin g for Amazon, Microso ft
and Starbucks Ex. 63 9f9f
4-5 (Deel. Blackwell-Hawkins, Amazon); Ex . 90 9f9f7-12, 14 (Deel.
Shively, Microsoft); Ex . 8 9f9f7-8 (Deel. Mutty , Starbucks) .
53.

The market for highly skilled workers and employees is extre mely competitive. Id.

Rescinding the work authorization of DACA rec ipients will inhibit Was hington compa nies' ability
to adequately staff their organizations, develop their workforces, and recruit talent. If recruiting
efforts are less successful, these companies' abilities to develop and deliver successful products
and services may be adversely affected. Id.
54.

Rescinding DACA will likewise cause Washington to lose qualified state

2-4 (Deel. Quinonez) . Many DACA recipients work in government
employees. See e.g., Ex . 56 9f9f
or at state-run institutions. See Ex . 62 9f3 (Deel. Monroe , Dept. of Ecology); Ex. 65 9f3 (Deel.
Kaplan, Dept. of Social and Health Svcs.); Ex . 92 9f3 (Deel. Jones, Treasury); Ex . 9 1 9f3 (Deel.
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Garza, Big Bend Comm unity College); Ex. 64 9f3 (Deel. Glatt, Co lumbia Basin College); Ex. 58

9f4 (Deel. Loera, Washingto n State University) . These employees were hired because of their
specializ ed skills and qualificatio ns.
55.

Washington expended time and fund s to hire, train , and manage DACA recipients.

If these individual s become ineligible to work, Washington will lose the value of its investment

and the services of employees who perform importa nt functions for the state.
56.

Rescinding DACA will harm the ability of Washi ngton universities, including

public universities, to satisfy their educational missions and prepare Washingto n residents for the
workforce. According to the Washi ngton Student Achieveme nt Council, the state agency that
advances educational oppo rtunities in the state, there are more than 1,400 DACA student s in
Washington attending institutions of higher education. See Ex. 59 9f9 (Deel. Thompso n, WSAC).
57.

The Univers ity of Washington and Wash ington State University are the two largest

public universities in the State. More than one hundred DACA grantees attend the University of
Washington, based in Seatt le. See Ex . 57 9f4 (Deel. Ballinger, Univers ity of Washington) . More
than 150 DACA grantees attend Washingto n State University, based in Pullman. See Ex. 58 9f4 (
Deel. Loera, Washington State University).
58.

The DHS Memorandum will likely cause some DACA recipients to leave

Washington colleges and universities. The cost of a college education may make little sense for
student s unable to work following graduation. See, Ex. 56 9f7 (Deel. Quinonez). Future DACA
students may be prevented from enrolling. These harms damage the educational mission of
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Washington's institutions of higher education and affect their tuition revenues. See Ex. 57 9f9f
(Deel. Ballin ger, University of Was hington); Ex. 58 9f9f4-8 (Deel. Loera , Wash ington State
University).
59.

Rescinding DACA also will hurt the Washington economy. Stripping DACA

recipients of the ability to work legally will cause many to lose their jobs, resulting, among other
things, in less tax revenue for the state. According to one estimate , DACA-eli gible residents
contribute approximat ely $5 1 million annually in state and local taxes in Washington. See Ex. 3 9f
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7(d) (Deel. Essig, Wiehe and Hill); Ex. 55 9f9f
5-7 (Deel. Perez ). Another estimate suggests that
ending DACA would, over a ten-year period , cost the Washington economy $258 million in lost
tax revenue and $6.4 billion in GDP growth . See Ex. 4, Table 1 (Deel. Brannon). DACA recipients
average higher earnin g capac ities than their undocumented peers and are ab le to better participate
in our economy , for examp le by purchasing homes and cars that are taxed by our state and local
authoriti es. See Ex. 5 9f9f10-13 (Deel. Wong).
60.

In sum, the DHS Memorandum 's resc1ss1on of DACA affects Washington's

economy, residents, families , ed ucatio nal instit utions, state agenc ies, and businesses.

PLAINTIFF ST A TE OF CONNECTICUT

61.

Connecticut is aggr ieved by Defendant s' actions and has standin g to bring this

actio n because of the injury to its sovereig nty as a state caused by Defendants' rescission of
DACA, includin g immed iate and irreparab le injuries to its sovere ign, quasi-sovereign, and
proprietary interests . Atto rney General George Jepsen brings this act ion on behalf of Connecticut
at the request of Governor Dannel P. Malloy to protect the interests of Connecticut and its
residents.
62 .

Connecticut has an interest, as evidenced by its Constitution and state law, in

prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or nationa l origin. See Co nn. Co nst. art. First,
§ 20; Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a -58.
63.

Connecticut's interest m protecting the health, safety, and well-bein g of its

res idents, including protecting its residents from harms to their physical or economic health, is a
quasi-sove reign interest.
64.

Connecticut also has an interest in ensuri ng that its residents are not excl uded from

the benefit s that flow from participation in the federa l system, includin g the rights and privileges
provided by the U.S. Constitution and federa l law.

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Connecticut's interest in preventing and remedying injuries to the public 's health,

safety, and well-being extends to all of Connecticut' s residents, including individual s who suffer
indirect injuries and members of the general public.
66.

As of March 31, 2017 , USCIS had approved 4,929 initial DACA applications and

5,882 renewal s for residents of Connecticut , for a total of 10,811. See Ex. 1 (USCIS Dat a). The
DACA program has allowed these individual s, many of whom are long-term residents of
Connecticut, to work lega lly, acquire driver's licenses, open bank accounts , access lines of credit,
purchase homes and cars, receive in-state tuition at public universities, and obtain employer-ba sed
health insurance, among other benefits.
67.

Connecticut provides in-state tuition to DACA recipients at its public universities

and colleges. Conn. Gen. Stat. § lOa-29. The Defendant s' actions will likely cause some DACA
recipients to leave Connecticut colleges and universities. The se harms damage the educational
mission of Connecticut's institutions of higher education and affect their tuition revenues.
68.

Rescinding DACA also will hurt the Connecticut economy. Stripping DACA

recipients of the ability to work legally will cause many to lose their jobs, resulting , among other
things, in less tax revenue for the state.
69.

In sum, Defendant s' actions affect Conne cticut' s economy, residents, families,

educational institution s, state agencies, and busines ses.
PLAINTIFF STA TE OF DELAWARE

70.

The State of Delaware has a strong interest in retainin g the DAC A program. USCIS

has approved approximately 1,450 initial application s from DACA grantees since 2012. See Ex. 1
(USCIS Data). One expert estimates that of that total, at least 1,256 DACA grantees currently work
in Delaware' s economy. See Ex. 53 (Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, A New Threat to DACA Could Cost
States Billions of Dollars , Center for American Progress, July 21, 2017)

71.

Defendants' rescission of DACA , includin g immediate and irreparabl e injuries to

its sovereign, quasi-sovereign , and proprietary interests. If DACA is terminated, these grantees
will lose their work authorization. The resulting loss in employment will cause significant loses
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in tax revenue and Gross Domestic Product ("GDP"). Over ten years, Delaware can expect to lose
$258 million in tax revenues, and $924.5 million in GDP with the loss of DACA. See Ex. 4 Table
1 (Brannon Deel.).
72.

Moreover, rescinding DACA would adversely impact Delaware' s public

universities. Currently, about 75 DACA grantees attend Delaware State University ("DSU"). See
Ex. 81 (Scott Gross, DS U immigrant students fear Trump's DACA decision , Delawareonline, Sept.
2 2017). These high achieving students contribute to the university' s mission to advance diversity
and inclu sion. These student s would be less likely to continue pur suing their education at DSU if
there is no viable employment option available to them upon graduation.
PLAINTIFF COMMONWEALTH OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
73.

The District of Columbia is a municipal corporation empowered to sue and be sued,

and is the local government for the territory constituting the perman ent seat of the federal
government. The District is represented by and through its chief lega l officer, the Attorney General
for the District of Columbi a. The Attorney General has general charge and conduct of all legal
business of the District and all suits initiated by and again st the District and is responsible for
upholding the public interest. DC Code§ 1-301.81(a)(l).
74.

The District has declared its intent to end discrimination based on race, color,

religion, or national origin. DC Code§ 2-1401.01.
75.

The District's interest in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of its

residents, including protectin g its residents from harms to their physical or economic health, is a
quasi-sovereign interest.
76.

The District also has an interest in ensuring that its residents are not excluded from

the benefits that flow from participation in the federal system, including the rights and privileges
provided by the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
77.

The District has a compelling interest in that the Constitution and federa l law of the

U.S. are enforced and protect their residents as designed. In addition, the District has an interest in
protecting its economy and residents.
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Defendants' resc ission of DACA, including immediate and irreparab le injurie s to

its sovereign , qua si-sovereign, and propri etary interests .
79.

The District 's interest in preventing and remedying injuries to the public 's health ,

safety, and well-being ex tends to all of the District' s residents, including individua ls who suffer
indirect injuries and members of the general public.
80.

The District has an interest in prot ecting its residents' family rights . Most DACA

recipients live in household s with American citizen family members .
81.

The rescission of DACA will lead to increased uncertainty in these families, and

will increase the likelihood of splitting DACA

recipients from their citizen family

members. Moreover, the resc ission of DACA will make emp loyment of DACA recipients more
difficult and will threate n the financial and housing security of some of these families, especially
where the DACA recipient is head of household. The District's interest in prot ecting the rights of
families is clearly harmed by the rescission of DAC A, and subjects DACA families to potential
separa tion, financial instability, and housing insecurity.
82.

Many DACA recipients also have families overseas, including parents and

siblings. DACA permitted these recipients to visit these family members through advance
parole . The rescission of DACA will prevent recipients from taking the risk of visiting their
families abroad.
83.

Immigrants are an importa nt pa.it of the District's economy . Many of the District's

workers and students ai·e immigrants and many of those immigrants ai·e DACA recipients.
84.

Many DACA recipients attend the colleges and universities in the District as post-

secondai·y and graduat e students. The rescission of DACA will have an adve rse effect on both the
students and the colleges and univers ities. The rescission of DACA will likely cause some DACA
recipients to leave District colleges and universities. Future DACA students will likely be
prevented from enrolling. These hai·ms damage the educational mission of the District's
institution s of higher education and affect their revenues.

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DACA rec ipients also work fo r the District gove rnm ent and District businesses.

The Di strict gove rnm ent and businesses have expended time and fu nds to hire, train , and manage
DACA grantees, and will lose the value of that investm ent- and in the employees' ongoing
labor-if

empl oyees are not able to continu e to work and travel d ue to DACA's resciss ion.
86.

DACA recipients contribut e to th e District' s tax base by, for exa mpl e, purchasing

homes and cars that are taxed by the District. The Di stric t will lose tax reve nue as a result of the
resciss ion of DACA.
87.

The rescission of DACA affec ts Di strict res idents, famili es and businesses , as well

as harms the District' s proprietary interes ts.

PLAINTIFF STA TE OF HAW All
88.

The State of Hawa ii represented by and thro ugh its Attorn ey Genera l, is a sovereign

state of the United Sta tes of America . Hawaii is aggrieved and has standing to bring this action
beca use of the injur y to its sove reignty as a state caused by Defe ndants' resciss ion of DACA ,
inclu ding imme diate and irrepara ble injur ies to its sovereign, q uasi-sovereig n, and proprietary
interests.
89.

Hawa ii is a state of 1.4 milli on res idents, almost 18% of whom are foreign born.

See Ex. 2.
90 .

Almost 600 young peop le in Hawa ii have passed backgrou nd checks and live and

wor k lega lly in Hawa ii as a direct res ult of DACA. See Ex. 1 (USC IS Data).
9 1.

Hawa ii is home to many places of higher education and businesses, which rely

heav ily on immi grant s, who bring tremendo us talent, knowledge, and expertise to academ ic
com muniti es and to the labor fo rce. Ma ny of these immi grants are DACA grantees .
92 .

By the latest ava ilable numbe rs, USCIS had approved 558 initial DACA

appli cations and 1,740 renewa ls for reside nts of Hawaii . Obtai ning DACA stat us has allowe d these
individuals, many of whom are long-term residents of Hawa ii, to work lega lly, acq uire driver's
licenses, open bank acco unts, access lines of credi t, purchase homes and cars, receive in-state
tuition at p ublic universities, and obtain employer-based health insuran ce, among other benefits.
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Rescindin g DACA will harm the ability of Hawaii colleges and universities,

including public universities , to satisfy their educational mission s and prepare Hawaii residents
for the workforce . There are currently 13 DACA students emolled for classes in fall 2017 at the
University of Hawaii 's ten campu ses. See Ex. 73 (University of Hawai' i, UH and State Lead ers
Respond to DACA Progra m Termination, Sept. 5, 2017).

94.

DACA grantee s who are Hawaii residents are eligible for certain benefits at the

Univer sity of Hawaii. According to David Lassner, President of the University of Hawaii, "[o]ver
four years ago the Univer sity of Hawaii Board of Regents adopted a policy to extend eligibility for
resident tuition rates to undocumented students, includin g but not limited to those who have filed
for DACA. " See Ex. 73 (University of Hawai' i, UH and State Leaders Respond to DACA Program
Termination , Sept. 5, 2017).

95.

Losing these talented young immigrants will deprive Hawaii state schools of the

special contributi ons and perspect ives they bring to campus comm unities, both as students and
alumni . If current DACA student s are forced to drop out, the University of Hawaii also will lose
the value of the financial assistance it has granted to, and the other resources it has spent, educating
students who ultimately do not graduate.
96.

Rescinding DACA will further deprive Hawaii of the earning potential of graduates

from public universities who are likely to stay here and join the state's workforce . Ending DACA
would cost Hawaii more than $28.8 million in annual GDP losses . See Ex. 53 (Center for American
Progress, A New Threat to DACA Could Cost States Billi ons of Dollars, Jul. 21, 2017).
97.

Over the next ten years Hawaii also stands to lose $126 million in tax revenues and

$451.5 million in further GDP losses if DACA is rescinded.
PLAINTIFF STATE OF ILLINOIS
98.

The State of Illinois, by and through its Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, is a

sovereign state of the United States of America. Illinois is aggrieved by Defendants' actions and
has standing to bring this action because of harm to Illinois' state institutions and economy,
includin g immediate and irreparable injmies to its sovereign and proprietary interests.
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Between FY 20 12 and FY 2017, 42 ,376 individuals residing in Illinois have been

approved for the DACA program , and 37,039 individuals have renewed a DACA application. Ex.
1.
100.

Approx imately 36,867 DACA recipients work in the state of Illinoi s and contribute

to the Illinois economy. Should those workers be removed from Illinois, the state economy would
suffer approx imately $2.3 billion in annual GDP loss. Ex. 53.
101.

ITEP estimates that Illinoi s would lose approx imately $54 .7 million in local and

state tax revenue if DACA protect ions are eliminated. Ex. 54 (Misha E. Hill and Meg Wiehe, State

& Local Tax Contributions of Young Undocumented Immigrants , Institute on Taxat ion and
Economic Policy, April 25, 20 17).
102.

Illinois also has enacted laws to enable DACA grantees to participate in the

economy professionally. These include providing that no person in Illinois shall be prohibited from
receiving a law license solely because he or she is not a citizen and explicitly allowing DACA
recipients to apply for a license to practice law within the state of Illinois. 705 Ill . Comp. Stat.
205/2.
103.

Furthermore, Illinois has enacted laws and implemented govern ment programs to

support DACA participants. Elimination of DACA would harm these programs.
104.

For examp le, Illinois law has been amende d to facilitate and encomage the

attendance of DACA grantees at public universities in Illinois. DACA participants may obtain instate tuition to attend Illinois' s public universities. 110 Ill. Comp. Stat. 305/7e-5. Illinois's public
universities also accept and provide resources for DACA recipients. See Ex. 66 (University of
Illinois at Chicago, Resources for Undocumented Students); Ex. 67 (Illinois State University,

Admissions and Financial Aid for Undocumented Student Admissions; Ex. 68 (University of
Illinois , Undocumented Appli cants, Illinois Admissions).
105.

Furthermore, through the Illinois Dream Act, Public Law No . 97-0233, Illinois law

permits anyone with a valid social security number or taxpayer number, including DACA
recipients, to participate in state-run college financing programs , such as the State Treas urer's
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College Savings Pool, 15 Ill. Comp. Stat. 505/16.5, and the Illinois Prepaid Tuition Plan, l 10 Ill.
Comp. Stat. 979/45 .
106.

Illinois has an interest in ensuring that the investments made in the educat ion of

DACA grantees attending Illinois's public universities through scho larships and financial aid are
not diminished by a disruption in the DACA program.
107.

A rescission of the DACA program also would disrupt Illinois employers who

employ DACA grantees, resulting in economic loss to the state of Illinois and Illinois employers.
Furthermo re, Illinois would be harmed by the loss oflocal and state tax revenue due to the remova l
of DACA program protections for Illinois workers. One expert estimates that rescinding the
DACA program will cost Illinois $6.9 billion over the next ten years. Ex. 3 Tab le 1 (Deel.
Bannon).
PLAINTIFF STATE OF IOWA

108.

The State of Iowa, represented by and through its Attorney General, Tom Miller, is

a sovere ign state of the United States of America . Iowa is aggrieved by Defendants' action and
has standing to bring this action because of harm to Iowa ' s state institutions and economy,
including immediate and irreparable injuries to its sovereign, quasi-sovereign , and proprietary
interests.
109.

The State of Iowa has a strong interest in retaining the DACA program. As of

March 31, 20 17, USCIS had approved approximate ly 2,798 initial DACA applications and 2,780
renewals for residents of Iowa, for a total of 5,578 . Ex. 1 (USCIS Data). One expert estimates
that of that total, at least 2,434 DACA grantees currently work in Iowa 's economy. Ex . 53 (Nicole
Prchal Svajlenka, A New Threat to DACA Could Cost States Billions of Dollars, Center for
American Progre ss, July 21, 2017) .
110.

If DACA is terminated , these grantees will lose their work authorization. The

resulting loss in employment will cause significant losses in tax revenue and Gross Domestic
Product ("GDP"). Over ten years, Iowa can expect to lose $258 million in tax revenues , and
$924 .5 million in GDP with the loss of DACA. Ex . 4 Tab le 1 (Brannon Deel.).
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Iowa has an interest, as evidenced by its Constitution and state law, in prohibitin g

discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. See Iowa Const. art. I, Iowa Code
Chapter 216.
112.

Iowa's interest in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of its residents,

including protecting its residents from harms to their physical or economic health, is a quasisovereign interest.
113.

Iowa also has an interest in ensuring that its residents are not excluded from the

benefits that flow from participation in the federal system, including the rights and privileges
provided by the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
114.

Iowa's interest in preventing and remedying injuries to the public's health, safety,

and well-being extends to all oflowa 's residents, including individuals who suffer indirect injuries
and members of the general public.
115.

In sum, Defendants' actions affect Iowa's economy, residents, families, educational

institutions, state agencies, and businesses .
PLAINTIFF ST A TE OF NEW MEXICO

116.

The State of New Mexico, represented by and through its Attorney General, is a

sovereign state of the United States of America. New Mexico is aggrieved by Defendants' actions
and has standing to bring this action because of the injury to its sovereignty as a state caused by
Defendants' rescission of DACA, including immediate and irreparable injuries to its sovereign,
quasi-sovereign, and proprietary interests.
117.

According to the latest American Comm unity Survey, New Mexico is home to

more than 2 11,249 foreign-born residents, of whom approximately 7,000 are DACA-eligible
residents.
118.

Foreign-born residents of New Mexico constitute more than 10% of the State's

population. Some 34.4% of the foreign-born New Mexicans- 72,652 persons- are naturalized

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citizens eligible to vote in New Mexico. In 2010 , 8.4% of all business owners in New Mex ico were
foreign-born, according to the Fiscal Policy Institute.
119.

Immigrants comprised 12.6% of the state's

workforce in 2013 (or 122,131

workers), according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
120.

Of the 876,000 recipients of deferred action nationwide, 7,300 live in New Mexico,

according to the latest figures prov ided by the USCIS.
12 1.

ITEP estimates that New Mexico could lose up to $7.5 million in state and loca l

taxes if DACA were eliminated.
122.

An estimated 5.9% (or 57,438) of registered voters in New Mexico were "New

Americans"-n aturalized citizens or the U.S.-born children of immigrants who were raised during
the current era of immigration from Latin America and Asia which began in 1965- according to
an analysis of 2012 Census Bureau data by American Immigration Council.
123.

DACA-eligible residents are estimated to contribute more than $ 19 million in New

Mexico ' s state and local taxes, a figure of part icular importance in a state often ranked as among
the poorest in the country. DACA-eligible residents are part of the State ' s near-majority Latino
popu lation, which wields some $24 .9 billion in consumer purchasing power , and are also part of
the increasing numbers of Asian families in the State .
124.

The 20 14 purchasing powe r of Latinos in New Mex ico totaled $23.4 billion-an

increase of 374% since 1990. Asian buying power totaled $1.5 billion- an increase of 724% since
1990, according to the Selig Center for Econom ic Growth at the University of Georgia.
125.

Immigration boosts housing values in comm unities, and increases in housing values

adds to the health of New Mexico's economy . From 2000 to 20 10, according to the Americas
Society/Council of the Americas, the value added by immigration to the price of the average home
was $2,654 in Bernalillo, the State's most pop ulous county.
126.

New Mexico ' s 37,195 Latino-owned businesses had sales and receipts of $6.5

billion and employed 50,021 people in 2007, the last year for which data is available. The state's

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3,321 Asian-owned businesses had sales and receipt s of $1. 1 billion and employed 10,739
people in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Survey of Business Owners.
127.

From 2006 to 2010, there were 11,440 new immigrant business owners in New

Mexico, and they had total net business income of $389 million, which makes up 8.9% of all net
business income in the state, according to Robert Fairlie of the University of California, Santa
Cruz.
128.

New Mexico ' s 3,711 foreign students contributed $85. 1 million to the state's

economy m tuition, fees, and living expense s for the 2013-20 14 academic year, according
to NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
129.

Foreign students contribute to New Mexico ' s metropolitan areas. From 2008 to

2012, according to the Brookings Institution, 1,848 foreign students paid $ 17.8 million in tuition
and $1 1.3 million in living costs in the Las Cruces metropolitan area.
130.

Foreign students also contribute to innovation in New Mexico. In 2009, "non-

resident aliens" comprised 42.1 % of master's degrees and 42 .9% of doctorate degrees in science,
technology , engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, according to the Partner ship for a New
American Economy.
131.

Latinos in New Mexico paid $2.7 billion in federal taxes and $ 1.3 billion in

state/local taxes in 2013, according to the Partnership for a New American Economy. In particular,
foreign-born Latinos paid $463 million in federal taxes and $252 million in state/local taxes.
132.

The federal tax contrib ution of New Mexico's Latino population includ ed $ 1.9

billion to Social Security and $44 1 million to Medicare in 2013. Foreign-born Latinos contributed
$356 million to Social Security and $83 miJJion to Medicare that year.
133.

Unauthorized immigrants comprised roughly 4.7% of the state's workforce (or

45,000 workers) in 2012, according to a report by the Pew Hispanic Center. If all unauthori zed
immigrant s were removed from New Mexico, the state would lose $1.8 billion in economic
activity, $809.1 million in gross state product , and approximately 12,239 job s, even accounting for
adequate market adjustment time, according to a report by the Perryman Group.
134.

Rescinding DACA in New Mexico will adversely impact current DACA grantees

enrolled in New Mexico ' s colleges and universities. Without DACA ' s employment authorizatio n,
these students will be unable to plan for the future, apply for and obtain internships, study abroad,
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simultaneously work to pay costs and fees, or obtain certain financial aid and scholarships.
Without these students, New Mexico's institutions of higher education will suffer loss of
enrollment, a reduction in diversity and negative financial consequen ces.
135.

Significantly, it is common for New Mexico's families to include both U.S .-bom

and foreign born members. Rescinding DACA will jeop ardize the health, security and stability of
New Mexico families by forcing separation and alienation.
136.

New Mexico has a continuing interest in protecting and securing the safety and

stability of its families, and that interest mandates the State's involvement in this litigation.

PLAINTIFF STA TE OF NORTH CAROLINA

137.

The State of North Carolina, represented by Attorney General Josh Stein, is a

sovereign state of the United States of America. North Carolina has standing to bring this action
because it has suffered and will continue to suffer injuries to its sovereignty as a state caused by
Defendants' rescission of DACA.

These harms include injuries to North Carolina's state

institutions and economy, including to its sovereign and proprietary interests.
138.

North Carolina has an interest in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of its

residents, including protecting its residents from harms to their physical or economic health.
139.

According to USCIS, 27,385 initial DACA applications and 22,327 renewal

applications from North Carolina have been approved through the second quarter of 2017. See Ex.
1.
140.

Immigration is a vital catalyst to North Carolina's economy. According to a study

conducted by the Latino Migration Project at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in
1990, only 1.7% of the State's population was foreign-born. By 20 14, that proportion had
increased to 7.6%. This demographic change is due, in large part, to industries' recruitment of
foreign-born individuals, primarily of Latin American origin to fill available job s that have been
created as a result of the expansion of North Carolina's economy. See Ex. 87 (Latino Migration
Project, DACA Program in North Carolina, Perspectives from Immigrants and Community- Based
Organizations, Jan. 2017).

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By 2012 , as estimated 350,000 people (44% of the state's immigrant populat ion)

did not have legal immigration status. See Ex . 81 (Pew Research Center, U.S. Unauthorized

Immigration Population Estimates , Mar. 2015).
142.

After the institution of the DACA program in 20 12, North Carolina had one of the

highest application rates to DACA in the nation. Out of an estimated 26,000 eligible people, 75%
had applied to the DACA program .

By June 2014, USCIS had approved almost 21,000

applications. See Ex. l .
143.

North Carolin a has one of the largest undocumented high school pop ulations in

the country, with close to 31,000 undocumented students enrolled as of 2015. See Ex. 82
(Technician, Immigrants Still Face Obstacles To Go To College Despite DACA, Mar. 2015) .
There are a total of 16 public universities in North Carolina , enrolling nearly 225,000 students.

See Ex. 83 (University of Nort h Carolina, Our 17 campuses) . Affected students attend these
universities, as well as North Caro lina's community and technica l colleges . Rescinding DACA
permits will cause students cun-ently enrolle d to leave North Carolina community and technical
colleges and universities. In addition, future DACA student s may be prevented from finishing
their high school education or from enrolling in Nort h Caro lina's colleges and universities.
These harms damage the educationa l mission of North Carolina's institutions of higher learning
and affect their tuition revenues.
144.

Accord ing to the 20 10 census, Nort h Carolina is the ninth wealthiest state in terms

of gross domestic product. See Ex. 85( Greyhill Advisors, GDP By State). Char lotte, North
Carolina's largest city is the second largest banking center in the United States . See Ex. 84 (North
Carolina History Project, Charlotte Soars To Become The Nation's Second Largest Financial

Center). The Research Triangle Park, home to more than 170 companies and federal agencies, is
the largest and oldest continuously operati ng research and science park in the United States. See
Ex. 86 (Research Triangle Park). The market to employ skilled workers to fuel these expanding
economies is highly competitive. Rescinding work authorization for DACA recipients will cripple
the ability for North Carolina's companies to attract and maintain a robust workforce , adverse ly
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affecting the compa nies' ability to develop and deliver products and services. In addition, the
inability to maintain a workforce may induce compan ies to relocate out of North Carolina.
145.

DACA recipients make significant contributions to North Carolina's tax base. The

DACA program has encouraged tens of thousands of individual s to secure driver's licenses,
continue their education, obtain employment, secure better employment or benefits, and integrate
themselves into the fabric of Nort h Carolina society.
146.

The rescission of DACA creates upheava l in the operation of state-run programs ,

including programs relating to public benefits and scholarships, as well as in the operat ion of Nort h
Carolina's private economy. One expert estimates that rescinding the DACA program will cost
North Carolina 7.8 billion dollars over the next ten years. See Ex. 4 (Deel. Brannon , Table 1).
147.

As a result of the DHS Memorandum, North Carolina's residents, families, and

businesses will suffer physical and econom ic harms. In addition , DHS Memorandum also harms
North Carolina's proprietary interests.
PLAINTIFF STATE OF OREGON
148.

Oregon is aggrieved by Defendants' actions and has standing to bring this action

because of its injuries caused by Defendants' resciss ion of DACA, includin g immediate, longterm, and irreparable injuries to its sovereign, quasi-soverei gn, and proprietary interests .
149.

The Governor is the chief executive officer of the State of Oregon. The Governor

is responsible for overseeing the operations of the State of Oregon and ensuring that its laws are
faithfully exec uted.
150.

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Oregon. The Attorney

General's powers and duties include acting in federal court on matters of public concern and at the
request of state agencies and officials.
151.

Oregon has codified its state policy that practices of unlawful discrimination against

any of its inhabitants because of religion or national origin are "a matter of state concern," and that
such discrimination "menaces the institution s and foundation of a free democratic state." Or. Rev.
Stat. § 659A.006 .
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Oregon' s interest in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of its residents,

including protecting its residents from harms to their physical or economic health, is a quasisovereign interest.
153.

Oregon also has an interest in ensuring that its residents are not excluded from the

benefits that flow from participation in the federal system, including the rights and privileges
provided by the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
154.

Oregon' s interest in preventing and remedying injuries to the public's health,

safety, and well-being extends to all of Oregon' s residents, includin g individuals who suffer
indirect injuries and members of the general public.
155.

Oregon has a strong interest in promoting employment and business creation and

in the tax revenues that result.
156.

Oregon is home to more than 11,000 DACA recipients, many of whom are long-

term residents of Oregon. See Ex. 1. The DACA program has allowed these individuals to work
legally, acquire driver's licenses, open bank acco unts, access lines of credit , purchase homes and
cars, obtain employer-based health insurance, among other benefits. Oregon also has many
individuals who would have become eligible for DACA in the coming months or years if
Defendants had not acted to end the program.
157.

Immigration is an important economic driver in Oregon. Many Oregon workers are

immigrants, and many of those immigrant workers are DACA rec ipients.
158.

Rescinding DACA will harm the ability of Oregon colleges and universities,

including public universities, to satisfy their educational missions and prepare Oregon residents
for the workforce. Oregon's colleges and universities also prepare students to be the next
generation of political, civic, and private and publ ic sector leaders.
159.

Oregon invests in its educational mission by also investing in its DACA recipient

students. It does this by, among other things, offering free comprehensive K-12 education to
undocumented students, and, upon graduation from an Oregon high school or GED program,

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offering tuition equity (in-state tuition benefits) and access to state financial aid to Oregon
residents who are undocumented, including DACA recipients.
160.

Portland State University , based in Portland, Oregon , is a public university that

enrolls and in some cases employs DACA recipients. Losing the ability to employ these DACA
recipients means the university loses economic and training investments. The potential loss of
those enrolled means a loss of graduates and future alumni who would invest their time and talents
in the university and comm unity. Other Oregon colleges and universities, includin g communit y
colleges, also enroll and in some cases employ DACA recipients.
161.

Eastern Oregon University, based in La Grande, Oregon , and Western Oregon

University, based in Monmouth , Oregon, are public universities that enroll DACA recipients, and
are partner universities with USDream project, which provides scholarships to DACA students
from non-tuition equity states to come to Oregon partner universities to study.
162.

The rescission of DACA will likely cause some DACA recipients to leave Oregon

colleges and universities, or take longer to complete their course of study because they can no
longer work to support their educational expenses that are not covered by financial aid. The cost
of a college education may make little sense for students unable to work following graduation,
which may discourage students from enrolling or continuin g with their course of study. In one
study , more than 90% of the respondent DACA grantees who were in school agreed that because
of DACA , they pursued educat ional opportuniti es that they previously could not. See Ex. 22
(Center for Amer ican Progress, New Study of DACA Beneficiaries Shows Positive Economic and

Educational Outcomes , Oct. 18, 2016). These harms damage the educational mission of Oregon ' s
institutions of higher education and affect their tuition revenues. It also undermines Oregon's
investment in and efforts to develop a well-educate d workforce that can contribute to the State's
economy and compet itiveness. The harm is for years to come, not just the short-term.
163.

Rescinding DACA also will hurt the Oregon economy. Stripping DACA recipients

of the ability to work legally will cause many to lose their jobs, resulting , among other things, in
less tax revenue for the state. According to one estimate, DACA-eligible residents contribute
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approximately $20 million in state and local taxes in Oregon, and the State would lose
approximately $11 million in state and local tax revenue if the DACA program were rescinded.

See Ex . 54 (Institute on Taxat ion and Economic Po licy, State and Local Contributions of Young
Undocumented Immigrants , Apr. 2017). It also has been estimated that removing DACA workers
would cost Oregon more than $600 million in GDP. See Ex. 53 (Center for American Progress , A

New Threat to DACA Could Cost State Billions of Dollars . Jul. 21, 2017). Research shows that
DACA recipients average higher earning capacities than their undocumented pee rs and are able to
better participate in our economy, for exa mple by purchasing homes and starting businesses that
are taxed by our state and local authorities. See Ex . 22 .
164.

In sum, Defendants' actions in rescinding DACA adversely and significantly

affects Oregon's economy, residents, families, educational institutions, state agencies, and
businesses.

PLAINTIFF STATE OF PENSYLVANIA
165.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, represented by and through its Attorney

General, "the chief law officer of the Commonwealth ," is a sovereign state of the United States of
America. PA Const., Art. N , § 4.1.
166.

Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, an early Quaker and advocate of

democracy, immigration and religious freedom and places great value on tolerance, diversity,
multiculturalism and an openness to others of different races, religions and nationalities.
167.

The Attorney Genera l of Pennsylvania files this action because Defendants'

rescission of DACA, has caused injuries to its sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and proprietary
interests. The Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania also has standin g under
the parens patriae doctrine to pro tect the people, schools, institutions and economy of
Pennsylvania including quasi-sovereign interests such as the general health, comfort and welfare
of the citizens of Pennsylvania. In filing this action, the Attorney General seeks to redress the
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injuries to the interests described herein, which are separate from the narrow interests of particular
individuals.
168.

Pennsylvania's

laws reflect its commitment to its values of diversity,

multiculturalism and openness to others of different races and nationalities.

For example,

Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act recognizes that an individual' s opportunit y to obtain
employment, public accommodation, housing accommodation and commercial property without
discrimin ation on the basis of "race, color, familial status, .. . ancestry [and] national origin" is a
"civil right" that is "enforceable" under Pennsylvania law. 43 P.S. § 953 ("The opportunity for an
individual to obtain employment for which he is qualified, and to obtain all the accommodations,
advantages, facilities and privileges of any public accommodation and of any hous ing
accommodation and commercial property without discrimin ation because of race , color, familial
status, religious creed, ancestry, handicap or disab ility, age, sex, national origin, the use of a guide
or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because
the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals is hereby recognized as and declared to
be a civil right which shall be enforceable as set forth in this act."). See also 43 P.S. § 955.
169.

Pennsylvania is home to approximately 15,000 DACA-e ligible immigrants. See Ex.

170.

As of March 31, 2017 , initial DACA applications had been accepted for 5,889

54.

young immigrants living in Pennsylvania. See Ex. 1.
17 1.

Of those Pennsylvania DACA recipients, it is estimated that 5,123 are working in

Pennsylvania where they generate appro ximately $357,080,795 of economic activity annu ally.
See Ex. 53.

172.

In connection with this significant Pennsylvania economic activity, workers

enrolled in DACA generate an estimated $20.7 million in state and local taxes in Pennsylvania
each year. See Ex . 54.
173.

Among other items set forth herein, Pennsylvania is particularly concerned that,

based on the DHS' Memorandum rescinding DACA , immigrants who shared their sensitive,
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personal information with the federal governme nt in reliance on DACA's promise that their
informat ion would not be used aga inst them in immi gration enforceme nt proceedings will now
face exactly that - a federal governm ent that lured these young people to share their persona l
informat ion and will now break its promi se and use that information to deport them. The DHS
Memorandum, notably , fails to honor the federal governme nt' s promise to these important
economic contributors to Pennsylvania. And Defendant s' actio ns will cause Pennsylvania to lose
hundred s of million s of dollars in economic activity - and tens of million s of state and local tax
dollar s - annually.

PLAINTIFF ST A TE OF RHODE ISLAND

174.

The State of Rhode Island, represented by and through its Attorney General , is a

sovereign state of the United States of Amer ica. Rhode Island is aggrieved by Defendant s' actions
and has standing to bring this actio n because of the injury to its sovereignty as a state caused by
Defendants' resc ission of DACA , includin g immediat e and irreparable injuries to its sovereign,
quasi-sovereign, and proprietary interests.
175.

The State of Rhode Island has prohibited practices that discriminat e aga inst any of

its inhabitants because of race, color, or nation al origin. R.I. Gen. Laws § 42 -112-1.
176.

Rhode Island 's interest in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of its

residents, including protect ing its residents from harms to their phys ical or economic health, is a
quasi-sovereign interest.
177.

Rhode Island also has an interest in ensuring that its residents are not excluded from

the benefits that flow from part icipation in the federal system , includ ing the rights and privileges
provided by the U.S. Con stitution and federal law.
178.

Rhode Island's interest in preve nting and remedying injur ies to the publi c's health ,

safety, and well-being extends to all of Rhode Island's reside nts, including individuals who suffer
indirect injuries and members of the general publi c.

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According to the latest American Community Survey, Rhode Island is home to

more than 140,000 foreign-born residents. See Ex. 79 (Rhode Island State Center, Census Data
Bulletin, March 2014).
180.

The Migration Policy Institute estimates that there are 5,000 DACA -eligible

residents in Rhod e Island. See Ex. 80 (Migration Policy Institute, State/County DACA Estimates).
181.

According to USCIS , 1,229 initial DACA applications and 1,733 renewal

applications from Rhode Island have been approved through the second quarter of 2017. See Ex.
1.
182.

The market for highly skilled workers and employees is extremely competitive.

Rescinding the work authorization of DACA grantees will inhibit Rhode Island companies' ability
to adequately staff their organizations, develop their workforces, and recruit talent. If recruiting
efforts are less successful, these companies' abilities to develop and deliver successful product s
and services may be adversely affected.
183.

Rhode Island expended time and funds to hire, train, and manage DACA recip ients.

Rhode Island wastes that time and money, and loses the value of employee labor , if employees are
not able to continue to work due to DACA 's rescission.
184.

DACA recipients make significant contribution s to state and local taxes. DACA

recipients average higher earning capacities than their undocument ed peers and are able to better
participate in our economy, for example by purch asing homes and cars that are taxed by our state
and local authorities. Accordin g to ITEP , the State of Rhode Island alone will lose $2.6 million in
state and local taxes if DACA protections are lost. See Ex. 54.
185.

According to the Center for American Progress, Rhode Island will lose more than

$61 million in annual GDP as a result of losing DACA workers. See Ex. 53.
186.

In sum, the DHS Memorandum 's rescission of DACA affects Rhode Island

residents, families, and businesses, as well as harms Rhode Island 's proprietary interests .

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PLAINTIFF ST A TE OF VERMONT

187.

The State of Vermont, represented by and through its Attorney General , is a

sovereign state of the United States of America. Vermont is aggrieved by Defendants' actio ns and
has standing to bring this action beca use of the injury to its sovereignty as a state caused by
Defendants' rescission of DACA , including immediate and irreparabl e injmie s to its sovereign,
quasi-sovereig n, and proprietary interests.
188.

The Attorney General is empower ed to advance Vermont's strong and important

public policy against unlawful discrimination. The Common Benefits Clause of Vermont's
Constitution provid es that government "is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit,
protection , and security of the peop le, nation , or community," not for the "advantage of any single
person, family, or set of persons, who are a part only of that community. " Vt. Const., ch. I, art 7.
189.

The State of Vermont has prohibited practices that discr iminate against any of its

inhabitants because of race, color, national origin, ancestry , and place of birth. 9 V.S.A. § 4502;
21 V.S.A. § 495.
190.

Vermont' s interest in protecting the health , safety , and well-being of its residents,

including protectin g its residents from harms to their physical or economic health, is a quasi sovereign interest.
191.

Vermont also has an interest in ensuring that its residents are not excluded from the

benefits that flow from participation in the federa l system, including the rights and privil eges
provided by the U.S. Con stitution and federal law.
192.

Vermont's interest in preventing and remedying injuries to the public's health ,

safety, and well-being extends to all of Vermont 's residents, including individual s who suffer
indirect injuries and members of the general public.

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According to the latest American Communit y Sur vey, Vermont is home to over

26,000 foreign-born residents. 1
194.

According to United States Citizen and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), 42 initial

DACA applications and 162 renewa l applications from Vermont have been approved through the
second quarter of 2017. Ex. 1 (USCIS Data).
195.

One expert estimates that of that total, at least 37 DACA grantees currently work

in Vermont' s econom y. Ex. 53 (Nicole Prchal Svajl enka, A New Threat to DA CA Could Cost

States Billions of Dollars, Center for American Progress, July 21, 2017). If DACA is terminated,
these grantees will lose their work authorization. The resulting loss in employment will cause
significant loses in tax revenue and Gro ss Domestic Product ("GDP"). Over ten years, Vermont
can expect to $2,429,910 in GDP with the loss of DACA. Id.
196.

The market for highly skilled workers and employees is extremely competitive.

Rescinding the work authorization of DACA recipients will inhibit Vermont companies' ability to
adequately staff their organizations, develop their workforces, and recruit talent. If recruiting
efforts are less successful, these companies' abilities to develop and deliver successful produ cts
and services may be adversely affected.
197.

DACA recipients make significant contributi ons to state and local taxes. DACA

recipients average higher earning capacities than their undocumented peers and are able to better
participate in our economy, for example by purchasing homes and cars that are taxed by our state
and local authorities. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy ("ITEP"), the
State of Vermont alone will lose $48,000 in state and local taxes ifD ACA protections are lost. See
Ex. 54 (2017 DACA Tax).
198.

In sum, President Trump 's Exec utive Ord er rescinding DACA affects Vermont

residents, families, and businesses, as well as harms Vermont' s proprietary interests.
1

U.S . Census Bureau, Place of birth for the foreign-born popu lation in the United States : Vermont, 20 112015 America n Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; American Immigration Counci l, Fact Sheet: New Americans
in Vermont (Jan. 1, 2015 ), available at https:// www .americanimmigrationcounc il.org /research/ new-americansvermont.
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PLAINTIFF COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
199.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has a strong interest in retaining the DACA

program. USCIS has appro ved over 12,000 initial applications from DACA grantees since 20 12.
See Ex. 1.

200.

If DACA is terminated, these grantees will lose their work authorization. The

resulting loss in employment will cause significant loses in tax revenue and Gross Domestic
Product ("GDP"). Over ten years, Virginia can expect to lose $ 1.03 billion in tax revenues, and
$3.68 billion in GDP with the loss of DACA. See Ex . 4, Table 1 (Brannon Deel.).
20 1.

Moreover, rescinding DACA would adversely impact Virginia' s public colleges

and universities. Accor ding to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, over a thousand
DACA grantees attend Virginia's two-year and four-year public institutions of higher
learning. These students would be less likely to continue pursuing their education at those
institutions if there is no viable employment option available to them upon gradua tion.
DEFENDANTS
202.

Defendant Donald Trump is the President of the United State s, and authorized the

issuance of the DHS Memorandum that purports to rescind DACA. He is sued in his official
capacity.
203.

Defendant DHS is a federa l cabinet agency responsible for implementing the

DACA program. DHS is a Department of the Exec utive Branch of the U.S . Government, and is an
agency within the meaning of 5 U.S.C . § 552(f).
204.

Defendant USCIS is an Operational and Support Component agency within DHS.

USCIS is the sub-agency responsible for administering the DACA program.
205.

Defendant U.S . Immigrat ion and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") is an Operational

and Support Component agency within DHS. ICE is responsible for enforcing federal immigration
law, including identifying, apprehending, detaining, and removing non-citizens.

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Defendant Elaine C. Duke is the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland

Security. She is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act,
and oversees USCIS and ICE. She is sued in her official capacity.
207.

Defendant the United States of America includes all government agencies and

departments respo nsible for the implementation and rescission of the DACA program.
ALLEGATIONS
Establishment of the DACA Program .

208.

On June 15, 2012, then-Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napo litano issued a

memorandum establishing the DACA program (the "20 12 DACA Memorandum "). See Ex. 34
(2012 DACA Memorandum). Under DACA, individuals who were brought to the United State s
as children and meet specific criteria may request deferred action for a period of two years, subject
to renewal.
209.

Deferred action is a well-established form of prosecutorial discretion under which

the government forbears from taking removal action against an individual for a designated period.
The 20 12 DACA Memorandum explained that DACA covers "certain young peop le who were
brought to this country as children and know only this country as home" and that the immigration
laws are not "designed to remove prod uctive young people to countries where they may not have
lived or even speak the language ." Id. at 1-2.
210.

The 20 12 DACA Memorandum established that an applicant would be considered

for an exercise of prosecutorial discretion only by satisfy ing each of the following criter ia:
a. came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
b. had continuously resided in the United States for at leas t five years preceding
the date of the memorandum and is present in the United States on the date of
the memorandum ;
c. was cuITently in school, had graduated from high school, had obtained a genera l
education development cert ificate, or was an honorably discharged veteran of
the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States;
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d. had not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense,
multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose s a threat to national security
or public safety; and
e. was not above the age of thirty.
Id. at 1.

211.

USCIS described DACA as follows: "Deferred action is a discretionary

determination to defer a removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion. For
purposes of future inadmi ssibility based upon unlawful presence, an individual whose case has
been deferred is not considered to be unlawfully present during the period in which deferred action
is in effect. An individual who has received deferred action is authorized by DHS to be present in
the United States, and is therefore considered by DHS to be lawfully present during the period
deferred action is in effect. However, deferred action does not confer lawful status upon an
individual, nor does it excuse any previous or subsequent periods of unlawful presence ." See Ex.
14, Question 1 (USCIS Help Center, DACA FAQs).
212.

As the government has recognized, our nation "continue[s] to benefit ... from the

contribution s of those young people who have come forward and want nothing more than to
contribute to our country and our shared future." See Ex. 15 (Letter from Secretary Jeh Charles
Johnson to Rep. Judy Chu, Dec. 30, 2016).
The DACA Application Process

213.

USCIS affirmatively represented to DACA applicants that "[a]ll individual s who

believe they meet the guideline s ...

may affirmatively request consideration of DACA from

USCIS through this process," and after USCIS receives the applic ant' s forms, evidence , supporting
documents and application fee, "USC IS will review them for completen ess." USCIS further
affirmatively represented to DACA applicants that if it determines that the request is complete,
USCIS will send the applicant notices of receipt and for needed appointments , and then review the

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applications "on an individual , case-by-case basis" and notify applicants of its determination in
writing. See Ex. 16 (USCIS Help Center, How do I request consideration of DACA?).
214.

In order to apply for the DACA program, applicants had to submit extensive

documentation establishing that they meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants had to submit a Form
1-765 Application for Employment Authorization, and pay a $495 fee. See Ex. 14 at Questions 2841; see also Ex. 17 (USCIS, 1-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
(explaining that the filing fee for a DACA application cannot be waived).
215.

DACA applicants had to undergo biometric and biographic background checks.

When conducting these checks, OHS reviewed the applicant's biometric and biographic
information "against a variety of databases maintained by OHS and other federal government
agencies." See Ex. 14 at Questions 23. If any information "indicates that [the applicant ' s] presence
in the United States threatens public safety or national security," the applicant will be ineligible
for DACA absent "exceptiona l circumstances." Id. at Question 65.
216.

Once individuals were admitted into the DACA program, internal USCIS

"Standard Operating Procedure s" dictate that, absent an "Egregious Public Safety" issue, DACA
grantees should not be terminated from the program until the government has provided a "Notice
of Intent to Terminate " which "thorough ly explain[s] " the grounds for the termination." See Ex.
18 at 132, Appendix I (DHS, National Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) : Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals, Apr. 4, 2013). OHS policy further provided that the grantees of such notice
should be afforded 33 days to "file a brief or statement contesting the grounds cited in the Not ice
of Intent to Terminate" prior to termination of participation in the DACA program. Id.
217.

At the expiration of their two-year DACA term, grantees could seek renewal. As

USCIS has represented, DACA applicants "may be considered for renewa l ofDACA" if they meet

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the guidelines for consideration and meet other criter ia which "m ust be met for considerat ion of
DACA renewal." See Ex. 19 (USCIS Help Center, How will USCIS evaluate my request for
renewa l of DACA ?).

Benefits Provid ed Under the DACA Program
218.

DACA confers numerou s benefits on DACA grantees . Notab ly, DACA grantees

are granted the right not to be arreste d or detained based solely on their immigration statu s durin g
the time period their deferred action is in effec t. See Ex. 14, Que stion 9.
219.

DACA grantees also are granted eligibility for work authorizatio n. As USCIS has

explained, "an individual whose case has been deferred is eligible to receive employme nt
authorizatio n for the period of deferred action . . .. "' Id., Que stion 1.
220.

DACA grantees are eligible to receive certain public benefits . These include Socia l

Secur ity, retirem ent, and disability benefits, and , in certain states, benefits such as driver 's licenses
or unemployme nt insura nce. See 8 U.S .C. §§ 161 l (b)(2)-(3), 1621(d) . In the State of Was hington,
DACA holders also are eligible for certai n state financial aid programs and state-funded food
assistance. See Was h. Rev. Code§ 28B .92.010; Wash. Admin. Code§§ 388-400-0050 , 388-4240001 , 388-424-0030 . In the State of New York, DACA holders are eligible for teach ing and
nursing licenses. See Comm . of Educ. Regs.§§ 59.4; 80-1.3; Ex . 78 (NYS Board of Regen ts Press
Release, Feb. 24, 2016).
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DACA enables grantees to secure equal access to numerous other benefi ts and

opportu nities on which Americans depend , enabling grantees to open bank accou nts, obtain cred it
cards, start businesses, purcha se home s and cars, and conduct other aspect s of daily life that are
otherwise often unavailable for undocumented immi grants. See Ex. 5 (Wong Deel.).
222.

DACA has enabled hundr eds of thousands of young people "to enroll in colleges

and universities, complet e their education, start businesses that help improve our economy, and

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give back to our communities as teachers, medical professionals, engineers, and entrepreneurs all on the books." See Ex. 15 (Letter from Sec'y Johnson).
223.

These positive effects have rippled throughout the States' economies. Rescinding

DACA would not only rip away the life-changing benefits to individual DACA grantees, but would
also reverse the benefits to the community at large, including innumerable small businesses, nonprofits, and governments.2
The Government's Assurances That the Information Provided by DACA Applicants Would
be Kept Confidential and Not Used for Enforcement

224.

When the DACA program was first implemented, many eligible young people were

reluctant to voluntarily disclose information that could help facilitate their removal from the United
States. To encourage applications, DHS repeatedly promised applicants that information they
provided as part of the DACA application process would "not later be used for immigration
enforcement purposes. " Ex. 15 (Letter from Sec'y Johnson).
225.

Moreover, the approval notice granting deferred action under DACA lists only

"fraud or misrepresentation " in the application process or "[s]ubsequent criminal activity" as
grounds for revoking DACA. Ex. 24 (USCIS, DACA Approval Notice).
226.

The government's commitment to the DACA program was further communicated

to young people through its publication entitled "National Standard Operating Procedures (SOP):
Deferred Action for Childhood A1Tivals (DACA)" (the "DACA SOP"). Ex. 18. This document
sets forth the standards agency applies concerning DACA applications with nearly 150 pages of
specific instructions for granting or denying defened action.
2

See e.g., Ex . 20 (Ike Brannon , The Economic and Fiscal Impact of Repealing DACA, the Cato Institute, Jan. 18,
2017) ("The deportation of DACA participants would cost the American economy billions of dollars, as well as
billions of tax dollars foregone, while doing little to address the true concerns that Americans may have about
unauthori zed immigrants"); Ex. 21 (Tom Wong , et al. , DACA Grantees' Econom ic and Educational Gains Continue
to Grow , Center for American Progress , Aug. 28, 2017) (quoting multiple DACA grantee s whose sma.11businesses
will suffe r or even close ifDACA is rescinded); Ex. 22 (Tom Wong et al., New Study ofDACA Beneficiaries
Shows Po sitive Eco nomic and Educational Outcome s, Center for American Progress, Oct. 18, 2016) (study showing
that 9 percent of DACA grantees work at non-profits , a significant percentage work in ed ucation , and 6 perce nt
started their own business , includin g one owner who employs nine people and hopes to continue to grow and "hire
even more people from the community " [internal brackets and quotation marks omitte d]).

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USCIS affirmatively represented to DACA applicants that, except in limited

circumstances, "[i]nformation provided in [a DACA request] is protected from disclosure to ICE
and CBP for the purpo se of immigration enforceme nt proceedings." Ex. 25 (USCIS Help Center,
Will the information I share in my request for DACA be used for immigration enforcement
purposes?).
228.

USCIS affirmatively represented to DACA applicants that, except in limited

circumstances, "[i]f you have submitted request for consideration of DACA and USCIS decide s
not to defer your case . . . your case will not be referred to ICE for purposes of removal
proceedings." Ex. 26 (USCIS Help Center, If USCIS does not exercise deferred action in my case,
will I be placed in rem oval proceed ings?) .
229.

In the excep tional circumstances when USCIS refers a DACA applicant to ICE,

USCIS affirmatively represented to DACA applicants that "information related to your famil y
members or guardians that is contained in your request will not be referred to ICE for purposes of
immigration enforcement against family members or guardians." Ex. 27 (USCIS Help Center, If
my DACA case is referred to ICE for immigration enforcement purpo ses or if I receive an NTA,
will information related to my famil y members and guardians also be referred to ICE for
immigration enforcement purposes?).
230.

USCIS affirmatively represented to employers of DACA applicants that, except in

limited circumstances, if they provide their employees "with information regarding his or her
employment to support a request for consideration of DACA .. .. This information will not be
shared with ICE for civil immigration enforcement purposes." Ex. 28 (USCIS Help Center, If I
provide my employee with information regarding his or her employment to support a request for
consideration of DACA, will that information be used for immigration enforcement purposes
against me and/or my company?).
23 1.

The government' s representations that information provided by a DACA recipient

would not be used against him or her for later immigration enforcement proceedings were
unequivocal and atypical. For examp le, the federal government does not make the same
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repre sentation s for participant s in other simi lar pro grams , such as Temporary Protected Status .
These assurances were key to the succe ss of the DACA initiativ e. By making repeated, uniqu e,
and strong representation s, the federa l government induc ed per sons to rely on those repre sentation s
and apply to become DACA grantee s despite the potential risks.

The Government's Statements Regarding Continuity and Fair Treatment for DACA
Grantees
232.

Numerous public official s from both political partie s hav e reinforced the federa l

government's promi se to provide continuity and fair treatm ent to DACA grantee s, and have
recognized that DACA grantees have relied on the government 's representations in applying for
DACA. For example , in December 20 16, then-Secretary of Hom eland Security Jeh Charle s
John son acknowledged that there are 750,000 DACA grantees who have "relied on the U.S.
government 's representations " about DACA, and asserted that "representation s made by the U.S.
government , upon which DACA applic ants most assuredly relied, must continue to be honored."
Ex. 15.
233.

On December 8, 2016, then-Preside nt-elect Trump stated in an interview with TI ME

magaz ine that he would find an accommodation for DACA grantees, stating, "We're going to work
some thin g out that' s going to make people happy and pro ud." He further recognized, " [DACA
grantees] got brought here at a very young age, they ' ve worked here, they've gone to school here.
Some were good students. Some hav e wonderful job s. And they' re in nev er-nev er land because
they don't know what's going to happen. " Ex . 29 (Michael Scherer , Person of the Year 2016,
TIME Ma gazine, Dec. 2016).
234.

Again , on January 18, 2017, then Pres ident-ele ct Trump promi sed in an interview

with Fox & Friends that he was workin g on a plan to make DAC A grant ees "very happ y." He
further stated, "We' re working on a plan right now . And that plan, over the next two to three
month s, is going to come out. And it's a plan that 's going to be very firm , but it's going to have a
lot of heart." Ex . 30 (Francesca Chambers , Trump signals he 's softening on immigration as he says

he's 'working on a plan' that will make DREAMers 'very happy,' Daily Mai l, Jan. 18, 2017) .
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In January 2017 , Speaker of the House Paul Ryan stated that the government must

ensure that "the rug doesn't get pulled out from under" DACA grantees, who have "organize[d]
[their] li[ves] around" the DACA program. Ex. 31 (CNN, Transcript of CNN Town Hall with

Speaker Paul Ryan , Jan. 12, 2017).
236.

On January 25, 2017, President Trump again stated in an interview with David Muir

that "[DACA grantees] shouldn ' t be very worried. I do have a big heart." Ex. 32 (ABC News,

Transcript of ABC News anchor David Muir interview with Donald Trump, Jan. 25, 2017).
237.

On March 29, 2017, Secretary Kelly reaffirmed that "DACA status" is a

"commitment ... by the government towards the DACA person, or the so-called Dreamer." Ex.
33 (Ted Hesson & Seung Min Kim , Wary Democrats Look to Kelly for Answers on Immigration,
Politico , Mar. 29, 2017).
238.

On April 21, 2017, President Trump confirmed that his Administration's policy is

not to deport DACA grantees, and suggested that they "should rest easy ." Ex. 34 (The Associated
Press, Transcript of interview with Trump, Apr. 21, 2017).

President Trump's Statements about Mexicans
239.

Despite these various and repeated promises to DACA grantees made by the federal

government and by President Trump, including a recognition of DACA 's value and successes,
President Trump has a long history of disparag ing Mexicans, who comprise the vast majority of
DACA grantees.
240.

In announ cing his presidential campaign, then-candidate Trump compared

Mexican immigrants to rapists, stating: "Whe n Mexico sends its people, they' re not sending their
best. They ' re not sending you. They're sending people that have lots of problems , and they're
bringing those problems with us. They're bringing drugs. They ' re bringing crim e. They ' re rapists.
And some, I assume, are good people. " Ex. 35 (Washington Post, Transcript of Donald Trump's

Presidential Bid Announcement , June 16, 2015).

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During the first Republican presidential debate, then-candidate Trump again re-

stated his distaste for immigrants from Mexico: "The Mexican government is much smarter, much
sharper, much more cunning. And they send the bad ones over because they don' t want to pay for
them. They don't want to take care of them." Ex. 36 (Andrew O' Reilly, At GOP debate, Trump

says 'stupid ' U.S. leaders are being duped by Mexico, Fox News, Aug. 6, 2015.
242.

Soon after, on August 25 , 2015 , then-candidate Trump refused to answer questions

about immigration from Jorge Ramos, a Mexican-American and the top news anchor at Univision ,
a Spanish-language news channels. After sending his bodyguard to physically remove Mr. Ramos,
then-candidate Trump deri sively told Mr. Ramos to "Go back to Univ ision." Ex. 37 (Phillip
Rucker , First, Trump booted Univision anchor Jorge Ramos out of his news conference . Then

things got interesting, The Washington Post, Aug. 25, 2015) .
243.

In May 2016, then-candidate Trump referred to anti-Trump protester s who carried

the Mexican flag on Twitter as "criminals" and "thugs." Ex. 38 (Donald Trump, The prote sters in
New Mexico were thugs who were flying the Mexican Flag, Twitter, May 25, 2016), and Ex. 39
(Donald Trump, Many of the thugs that attacked peaceful Trump supporters in San Jose were
illegals, Twitter , June 4, 2016).
244.

In June 2016, then-candidate Trump impugned the integrity of a federal judge

presiding over a lawsuit aga inst one of his businesses because the jud ge is Hispanic. Suggest ing
his own opinions are anti-Hispanic, then-candidate Trump commented that Judge Gonzalo Curiel 's
unfavorable rulings "[H]as to do with perhap s that I'm very, very strong on the border. .. Now, he
is Hispanic, I believe. He is a very hostile judge to me." Ex. 40 (Jose A. DelReal and Katie Zezima,

Trump's personal, racially tinged attacks onfederaljudge

alarm legal experts, The Wash ington

Post, June 1, 2016).
245.

In an interview with CBS News on June 5, 2016, then-candidate Trump again

reiterated his anti-Mexican views, noting that "[Judge Curiel]' s a member of a club or society very
strongly, pro-Mexican, which is all fine. But I say he's got bias." Ex. 41 (Transcript of Face the
Nation , CBS News, June 5, 2016) . Judge Curiel is a member of is the San Diego Chapter of the
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La Raza Lawyers Association. See Ex. 42 (Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Trump supporters' false claim

that Trump Ujudge is a member of a pro-immigrant group, The Washington Post, June 7, 2016).
246.

On August 21, 20 15, two men urinated on a sleeping Latino man and then beat him

with a metal pole. At the police station, they stated "Donald Trump was right; all these illegals
need to be deported." When asked about the incident, then-candidate Trump failed to condem n the
men, instead stating that they were "passionate." Specifically , Trump stated, "[i]t would be a
shame ... I will say that people who are following me are very passionate. They love this country
and they want this country to be great again. They are passionate." Ex. 43 (Adrian Walker,

'Passionate' Trump fans behind homeless man 's beating?, The Boston Globe , Aug. 21, 2015).
247.

In October 20 16, during a presidential debate,then-candidate Trump respo nded to

a question about immigration by stating: "We have some bad hombres here and we' re going to get
them out." Ex. 44 (Katie Zezima, Trump on immigration: There are 'bad hombres ' in the United

States, The Washington Post, Aug. 30, 2017).
248.

On January 27, 2017, newly-inaugura ted President Trump and Mexico's President

Pefia Nieto discussed President Trump's propo sal for a border wall over the phone. During that
transcribed conversation, President Trump again referred to "hombres" stating: "Yo u have some
pretty tough hombres in Mexico that you may need help with, and we are willing to help you with
that big-league. But they have to be knocked out and you have not done a good job of knocking
them out." Ex. 45 (Greg Miller et. al., Full Transcripts of Trump's Calls with Mexico and

Australia , The Washington Post, Aug. 3, 2017).
249.

On August 25, 2017, President Trump pardoned former Maricopa County Sheriff

Joe Arpaio, who was to be sentenced for criminal contempt for failing to comply with a federa l
judge's order to stop racially profi ling Latinos. See Ex. 46 (Julie Hirschfield Davis and Maggie
Haberman, Trump Pardons Joe Arpaio, Who Became Face of Crackdown on Illegal Immigration ,
The N.Y. Time s, Aug. 25, 2017).
250.

Arpaio had been detaining people ostensibly beca use they had violated the law. But

in practice, his office detained huge number s of individuals solely because they looked Latino,
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without any reasonable susp icion of illegal conduct. See generally Melendres v. Arpaio, Findings
of Fact & Conclusions of Law, 2 :07-cv-02513-GMS,

ECF Doc. No.579 (D. Az . May 24, 2013).

After a federal court enjoined that practic e in 2011, Arpaio co ntin ued his unlawful and
discriminatory pra ctices unabat ed , "announc[ing] to the world and to his subordinate s that he was
going to continue business as usual no matter who said otherwise." United States v. Arpaio,
Finding s of Fact & Conclusions of Law, 2 : 16-cr-01012-SRB , ECF Do c. No . 210 at 13 (D . Az . July
31 , 2017) . On July 31 , 2017, a federa l co urt held Arpaio in criminal co ntempt , holdin g that he had
willfully acted in "flagrant disregar d" of the injun ction. Id.
251.

Befo re issuing the pardon , Pre sident Trump asked , "Was Sheriff Joe convicted for

doing his job? " Ex. 46 . After issuing the pardo n, Pre sident Trump sent a tweet ca llin g Mr. Arpaio
"an American patriot." Id.
252.

As Pre sident Trump 's statement s about Mexico and tho se with Mexican roots

show, the Pres ident has demonstrated a willingness to disparage Mex ican s in a mi sguid ed attempt
to secure support from his constituency, even when such impul ses are imp erm issible motiv es for
direc ting gove rnm ental poli cy .

Trump Administration's Threatening Statements about Deporting Immigrants
253.

On Jun e 13, 2017, Acting ICE Direct or Thomas H oman testified in front of the

Hou se Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Homeland Security, stating as to "every
immi grant in the co untry without papers," that they "should be uncomfortab le. You should look
over your shoulder. And you need to be worried ." Hearing on the ICE and CBP F.Y. 2018 Budget

Before the Subcomm. on Homeland Security of the H. Comm. on Appropriations, 115th Cong .
(20 17) 2017 WLNR 18737622. CNN reported that Hom an "doubled down" on these statement s
in an interview later that week , sta ting that "T rump and his administration have made clear that
any undo cumented immi grant co uld be arrested and face deportation proceedings at any tim e,
unless they have current and valid prot ect ion under DACA. " Ex . 48 (Tai Kop an , ICE Dire ctor:
Undocumented immi gra nts 's hould be afrai d,' CNN , Jun e 6, 2017) .

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On April 19, 2017, United States Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions stated in

an interview on Fox News' "Happening Now," program-in

response to a question regarding the

deportation of a DACA recipient- that "[e]verybody in the country illegally is subject to being
deported , so people come here and they stay here a few years and somehow they think they are not
subject to being deported -- well, they are ....

we can't promi se people who are here unlawfully

that they aren't going to be deported." Ex. 49 (Adam Shaw, Sessions defends immigration policies
after reported 'DREAMer' deportation, Fox News, Apr. 19, 20 17).

President Trump Rescinds DACA in Response to the Litigation Threats of a State Found To
Have Discriminated Against Latinos/Hispanics Nine Times Since 2012

255.

On June 29, 2017, the Attorneys General of ten states, led by the State of Texas,

sent U.S. Attorney General Sessions a letter threatening to add claims to litigation cunently
pending in the Southern District of Texas "to challenge both the DACA program and the remaining
expanded DACA permits," if the Executive Branch did not agree to end the DACA program by
September 5, 2017.
256.

The demand that President Trump eliminate DACA is part of a history of

intentional discrimination against Latinos/Hispanics by the State of Texas.
257.

Over the preceding decade, federal courts have repeatedly found the State of Texas

liable for engaging in unlawful discrimination based on race and/or national origin.
258.

For example, in Texas v. United States, 887 F. Supp. 2d 133, 161 (D.D.C. 2012),

three federal judges blocked a Congressional and State House redistricting plan after finding that
it "was enacted with discriminatory purpose."
259.

The litigation eventually culminated in a ruling by a three-judge panel on August

15, 2017 finding, again, that the 2010 congressional districts had been created with "racially
discriminatory intent " against Latinos and African American voters. Perez v. Abbott, SA- l 1-CV360, 20 17 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 129982, at *55 (W.D. Tex. Aug. 15, 2017).

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On October 9, 2014, in separate litigation challenging a state voter photo

identification ("ID") law, a Texas federal district court judge found that the provi sion had been
"imposed with an unconstitutional discriminatory purpo se" and "constitute[d] an unconstitutional
poll tax." Veasey v. Perry, 71 F. Supp. 3d 627, 633 (S.D. Tex. 2014).
261.

On remand from the Fifth Circuit, a federal district court concluded that the 2011

Legislature inten tionally discriminated against minority voters by requiring presentation of a photo
ID when casting their ballots. Veasey v. Abbott , 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 54253 , at *14-18 (S.D.
Tex. Apr. 10, 2017).
262.

DHS issued the DHS Memorandum rescinding DACA on September 5, 2017 , in

direct response to the threats of the State of Texa s and the other ten states , fulfilling the demand
of a State marked with a history of racial discrimination.
President Trump Backtracks on His Promise and Rescinds DACA

263.

Despite its repeated assurances, the federal government announced that the DACA

program will be rescinded and that the government will immediately cease accepting applications
under DACA. The federal government will process pending applications on a case-by-case basis.

See Ex. 74 (DHS, Memorandum Rescinding DACA , September 5, 2017). The federal government
will only issue renewals for recipient s whose permits expire before March 5, 2018, pro vided they
apply for renewal by October 5, 2018. Id. The DHS Memorandum further specifies that the
government will not approve any new or pending applications for advanced parole. Id.
264.

In issuing the DHS Memorandum rescinding DACA, the federal government

misleadingly claimed that DACA was unconstitutional , despite no court making that
determination. See Ex. 75 (DOJ, Attorney General Sessions Remarks on DACA , September 5,
2017).
265.

As a result of the DHS Memorandum , after the expiration of DACA grantees'

terms, the grantees will immediat ely face the risk of losing their employment, as well as vital
benefits, such as social security cards, driver licenses, financial aid, disability and health benefits,
among others. They also may lose their homes and communities if the program is allowed to

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expire : an internal Wh ite House memo reported on by CNN stated that DHS now is urging DACA
recipients "to prepare for and arrange their departure from the United States" when their DACA
terms end. Ex . 88 (Tal Kop an & Jim Acosta, Adm.in Memo: DACA recipients should prepare for

departurefrom the United States, CNN, Sept. 5, 20 17).
266 .

President Trump also has taken affirm ative steps to reduce the privacy prot ections

applicable to DACA data . In January 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing
all agencies, includin g DHS, to "ensure that their privacy po licies exclu de persons who are not
United States citizens or lawful permanent residents from the prot ections of the Privacy Act
regardin g personally identifiab le inform ation." Ex . 76 (Executive Order 13768 , "E nhancing Public
Safety in the Interior of the United States ," Jan . 25, 20 17). DHS has confirm ed that its new privacy
policy, adop ted in respo nse to the Execut ive Ord er, "permits the shar ing of inform ation about
immigrant s and non-immi grant s with federal, state , and local law enfo rceme nt." Ex. 51 (DHS,

Privacy Policy 2017-01 Questions & Answers, Apr. 27, 20 17).
267 .

The DHS Memorandum provides no assura nce to DACA grantees, or direction to

USC IS and ICE , that informa tion contained in DACA applications or renewal requests cannot be
used for the purpose of future immigration enforcement proceed ings.
268 .

To the contrary, DHS posted public guidance about the impact of the resc ission on

the same day that the DHS Memorandum was issued, expressly declining to give concrete
assurances abo ut how it would use the information provided by DACA applicants. DHS states that
although it generally will not "proac tively" use information obtaine d through DACA for
enforcement, it reserves the right to change that policy "at any time without notice" and that the
policy "may not be relied upon" by any party. Ex. 89 (DHS, Frequently Asked Questions:

Rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Sept. 5, 20 17). DACA grantees thus
immediately face the risk that inform ation they provided to the federal gove rnment co uld be used
against them at any time, without notice, for purp oses of immigration enforcement, includin g
detention or deport ation.

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FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
(Fifth Amendment - Equal Protection)

269.

The States reallege and incorporate by reference the allegations set forth in each of

the preceding paragraphs of this Complaint.
270.

The Due Proce ss Clause of the Fifth Amendment prohibits the federal government

from denying equal protect ion of the laws.
271.

The DHS Memorandum-t ogether with the President's numerous statements about

his intentions towards Mexican s, who comprise the largest pop ulation of DACA grantees-t arget
individuals for discriminatory treatment based on their national origin, without lawful j ustification.
272.

The DHS Memorandum was motivated, at least in part, by a discriminatory motive

and/or a desire to harm a partic ular group.
273.

The discriminatory terms and application of the DHS Memorandum cannot be

sufficiently ju stified by federal interests.
274.

Through their actions above, Defendant s have violated the equal protection

guarantee of the Fifth Amendment.
275.

Defendant s' violation causes ongoing harm to the States and their residents.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
(Fifth Amendment - Due Process - Info rmation Use)

276.

The States realle ge and incorporate by reference the allegations set forth in each

of the preceding paragraphs of this Complaint.
277.

The Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment requires that immigration

enforcement actions taken by the federal government be fundamentally fair.
278.

Given the federal government' s representations about the allowable uses of

information provided by DACA applicants, a refusal to prohibit the use of information contained
in DACA applications and renewal requests for purposes of immigration enforcem ent, including
identifying , apprehending, detainin g, or deporting non-citizens, is fundamenta lly unfair.

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Through their actions above , Defendants have violated the due process guarantee

of the Fifth Amendment.
280.

Defendants' violation causes ongoing harm to the States and their residents.

THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION
(Administrative Procedure Act - Substantively Arbitrary and Capricious,
Abuse of Discretion, Contrary to Constitution or Statute)

281.

The States reallege and incorporate by reference the allegations set forth in each

of the preceding paragraphs of this Complaint.
282.

The Administrative Procedure Act ("APA"}, 5 U.S.C. § 706(2), prohibits federal

agency action that is arbitrary, unconstitutional , and contrary to statute. In implementing the
DHS Memorandum and rescinding DACA with minimal formal guidance, federal agencies have
taken unconstitutional and unlawful action, as alleged herein, in violation of the Administrative
Procedure Act.
283.

In implementing the DHS Memorandum , federal agencies have acted arbitrari ly

and capricious ly, and otherwise not in accordance with law, and have abused their discretion, in
violation of the AP A.
284.

Defendants ' violation causes ongoing harm to the States' residents.

FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION
(Administrative Procedure Act - Procedurally Arbitrary and Capricious,
Notice and Comment)

285.

The States reallege and incorporate by reference the allegations set forth in each

of the preceding paragraph s of this Complaint.
286.

The APA, 5 U.S.C. §§ 553 and 706(2)(D) , requires that federal agencies conduct

formal rule making before engaging in action that impacts substantive rights.
287.

DHS is an "agency" under the APA. 5 U.S.C. § 551(1).

288.

The actions that DHS has taken to implement the DHS Memorandum are "rules"

under the APA. 5 U.S.C. § 551(4).

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In implementing the DHS Memorandum, federal agencies have changed the

substantive criteria by which individuals DACA grantees work, live, attend school, obtain credit,
and travel in the United States. Federal agencies did not follow the procedures required by the
APA before taking action impacting these substant ive rights.
290.

With exceptions that are not applicable here, agency rules must go through

notice-and-comment rulemaking. 5 U.S.C. § 553.
291.

The Defendants promulgated and relied upon these rules without authority and

without notice-and-comment rulemaking in violation of the APA.
292.

The States will be impacted because they have not had the opportunity to

comment on the rescission of DACA.
293.

Defendants' violation causes ongoing harm to the States and their residents.

FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION
(Regulatory Flexibility Act - Failure to Issue Regulatory Flexibility Analyses)

294.

The States reallege and incorporate by reference the allegations set forth in each

of the preceding paragraph s of this Complaint.
295.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 601-612 ("RFA"), requires federal

agencies to analyze the impact of rules they promulgate on small entities and publish initial and
final versions of those analyses for public comment. 5 U.S.C. §§ 603-604.
296.

"Small entities" for purposes of the RFA includes small businesses, small

nonprofits, and small governmenta l juri sdictions. 5 U.S.C. § 601(6).
297.

The actions that DHS has taken to implement the DHS Memorandum are "rules"

under the RFA. 5 U.S.C. § 601(2).
298.

The actions that DHS has taken to implement the DHS Memorandum are likely to

have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 5 U.S.C. §
602(a)(l).
299.

Defendant s have not issued the required analyses of DHS' s new rules.

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Defendants' failure to issue the initial and final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

violates the RFA and is unlawful.
301.

Defendant s' violatio n causes ongoing harm to the States and their resident s.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF
302.

Wherefor e, the States pray that the Court:
a.

Declar e that the DHS Memorandum rescinding the DACA program is
unauthorized by and contrary to the Con stitution and laws of the United
States;

b.

Declare that the actions that DHS has taken to implem ent the DHS
Memorandum rescinding the DACA program are proced ura lly unlawfu l
under the AP A;

c.

Declare that the actions that DHS has taken to implem ent the DHS
Memorandum rescinding the DACA program are substantively unlawfu l
under the AP A;

d.

Declare that the actions that DHS has taken to implem ent the DHS
Memorandum rescindin g the DACA program are unlawfu l under the RFA;

e.

Enjoi n Defendants from rescindin g the DACA program, pendin g further
orders from this Court ;

f.

Enjoin Defendant s from usmg information obta ined in any DACA
application or renewal request to ident ify, apprehe nd, detain, or deport any
DACA applicant or member of any DACA applicant' s family, or take any
action against a DACA app licant's current or former emp loyer; and

g.

Award such additional relief as the interests of ju stice may requir e.

DATED: September 6, 20 17
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ERIC T. SCHNEIDERMAN
Attorney General of the State of New York
By: Is Lourdes M. Rosado
Lourdes M. Rosado, Bur eau Chief
Sania Khan, Assistant Atto rney General
Diane Lucas, Ass istant Attorney General
Ajay Saini, Assistant Attorney Genera l
Civi l Rights Bureau
Office of the New York State Attorney
General
120 Broadw ay, 23 rd Floor
New York , New York 10271
Lourdes.Rosado@ag .ny.gov
Sania.Khan@ag.ny.gov
Diane.L ucas@ag. ny.gov
Ajay.Saini@ag.ny.gov
Tel. (212) 4 16-6438
Fax (212) 4 16-8074
BOB FERGUSON
Attorney Genera l of the State Washington

MAURA HEALEY
Atto rney General for the Commo nwea lth of
Massachusetts
By:

By:

Robert W. Ferguso n,* WSBA #26004
Attorney General
Colleen M. Melod y,* WSBA #42275
Civi l Rights Unit Chief
Marsha Chien ,* WSBA #4 7020
Assistant Attorney Genera l
Office of the Attorney General
800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000
Seattle, WA 98 104
ColleenM l @atg.wa.gov
MarshaC@a tg.wa.gov
Tel. (206) 464-7744

Is Jonat han B. Mill er
Jonathan B. Miller (Bar No. JM3508)
Genevi eve C. Nadea u*
Abigail B. Taylor *
Assistan t Attorneys Genera l
Office of the Attorney General
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02 108
jona than.m iller@state.ma. us
genevieve.nadeau@state.ma.us
abigail.tay Ior@state.ma. us
Tel. (617) 727-2200

KARL A. RACINE
Attorney General for the District of Columbia

GEORGE JEPSEN
Attorney Genera l of the State of Connect icut
By:

Isl Rob ert W Ferguson

By:

Is Mark K. Ko hler
Mark F. Kohler *
Assistant Attorney General
55 Elm Street
Hartford , CT 06106

Is Robyn R. Bend er
Robyn R. Bender*
Deputy Attorney General
Public Advocacy Division
44 1 4th Street, NW
Suite 650 North

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Washington, DC 20001
Tel. (202) 724 -6610
Fax (202) 730 -0650

DOUGLASS. CHIN
Attorney General of the State of Hawaii
By:

LISA MADIGAN
Attorney General of the State of Illin ois
By:

Is Donna Kalama
Deputy Attorney General
Donna Kalama*
State of Hawaii, Department of the
Attorney General
425 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 586-1282

THOMAS J. MILLER
Attorney General of the State of Iowa
By:

Is Karyn L. Bass Ehler
Karyn L. Bass Ehler,*
Chief, Civil Rights Bureau
Harpreet Khera, * Deputy Bureau Chief,
Special Litigation Bureau
A nna Crane ,* Ass istant Atto rney Genera
Caitlyn McEllis ,* Ass istant Atto rn ey
General
Jeff VanDam ,* Ass istant Atto rney
General
Civil Rights Bureau
Office of the Illin ois Atto rney General
100 W. Randolph Street
Chicago , IL 60601
Tel. (3 12) 8 14-3400
Fax (3 12) 814-32 12

HECTOR H. BALDERAS
Attorney General of the State of New Mex ico

Is Jeffrey S. Thompson
Jeffrey S. Thompson*
Solicitor General
Office of the Atto rney General of Iowa
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Jeff rey.T hompso n@Iowa .gov
Te l. 515 28 1 44 19
Fax. 515 28 1 4209

By:

MATTHEW DENN
Attorney General of the State of Delaware
By: sl Matt Denn
Attorney General Matt Denn *
Delaware Department of Justice
Carve l Sta te Building
820 N. Frenc h St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

Is Tania Maestas
Tania Maestas ,*
Deput y Atto rney General
Ari Biernoff,*
Assista nt Attorney General
Jennie Lusk,*
Assista nt Attorney General
New Mexico Office of the Atto rney
G eneral
408 Galisteo St.
Santa Fe , NM 8750 1
Tel. (505) 490 -4060
Fax (505) 490 -4883

PETER KILMARTIN
Attorney General of the State of Rhode Island
By: Is Peter Kilmartin
Peter Kilmartin *
RI Office of the Attorney General
150 Sout h Main Street
Providence, RI 02903

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JOSH STEIN
Atto rney General of the State of North Carolina ELLEN F. ROSENBL UM
Attorney General of the State of Oregon
By: Is Sripri ya Narasimhan
By: Is Brian De Haan
Sripriya Narasimhan*
Brian De Haan* #4565396
North Carolina Departmen t of Justice
Assista nt Attorney General
114 W. Edenton Street
Trial Attorney
Raleigh, Nor th Carolina 27603
brian.a.dehaan@doj .state .or. us
Tel. (9 19) 7 16-6400
Tel. (97 1) 673-1880
Fax (971) 673-5000
JOSH SHAPIRO
Atto rney General of Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
By: Is Jonathan Scott Goldman
Jonathan Scott Goldman ,*
Executive Deputy Attorney General,
Civil Law Division
Michael J. Fischer,*
Chief Deputy Attorney General , Impact
Liti gation Section
Office of Attorney General
16th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Te l. (717) 787-339 1

THOMAS J. DONOVAN , JR.
Attorney General of the State of Vermont
By: Is Beniamin D. Battles
Benjamin D . Battles,* Solicitor General
Julio A. Thompson ,* Assistant Attorney
General, Civil Rights Unit
Offi ce of the Vermont Attorney General
109 State Street
Montpelier, Vennont 05609
benjam in.batt les@vermo nt.gov
Tel. (802) 828-5500
Fax (802) 828-3187

MARK R. HERRING
Atto rney General of the State of Virginia
By: Is Matthew R. McGuire
Matthew R. McGuire,*
Act ing Deputy Solicitor General
202 North N inth Street
Richmond, VA 23219

*Pro hac vice motions will be forthcoming.

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submit the proposed facts/ current status.
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approach a decision, you need only provide the facts about the matter.
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triage given the volume. I expect to be sending additional requests to you today, but the timeline will
not be as tight. Thanks for the assistance!
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Subject: FW: immig ration priorities
Date: 2017/10/29 15:09:05
Priority: Normal
Type: Note

So I talked with Julia and Stephen Miller yesterday on immigration priorities. Stephen
and (I believe) Short had a conversation w Gen Kelly to get guidance on plan for selling
the immigration priorities. Below is their initial draft of DHS items.

To be honest we have done some of these and are planning more. Based on our meeting
late last week we are all moving in the same direct ion.

Elizabeth - I defer to you how you want to sync up all the below w Leg , OPA and OPE as
well as the components.

I have some tips on messaging from them. They were supportive of our OPE outreach
and are looking forward to supporting our opeds and pitch deck deve lopment.

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 Generally the below is a bit too prescriptive with respect to who does what but is in line
with what we were planning to do.

I suggest a group call once the deck is done this week as well as have christyn start
putting an immigration calendar together. Let me know how you want to move forward.

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do to help ... am standing by all weekend.

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 On June 28, 2017, at approximately 3:00 p.m. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting
Director Thomas Homan was at the White House for an event with local law enforcement, victims'
families and Members of Congress in connection with Kate's Law and the Sanctuary City bill. There was
some media that reported on the event and comments made by Director Homan . Later that afternoon,
I became aware of postings made on the social media site Tweeter. From Tweeter user "Ivar
GUNNARSSON" @gunnarsson "Abolish ICE and literally kill Thomas Homan ." From Tweeter user "a dad"
@wristonhockey "Lets all hope thomas homan dies separated from his family." From Tweeter user "Ben
JACOBS" @Benjacobs "Thomas Homan , head of ICE, on separating immigrant families, "families of US
citizens get separated every day." From Tweeter user "Royce de ALSO" @ProChoiceRoyce "Would be a
real shame if someone separated him from his life."

From: Neumann, Elizabeth

Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 10:40 AM
To : Maher, Joseph; Boulden, Laurie; Fulghum, Chip; Blank, Thomas
Cc: Nielsen, Kirstjen; Swartz, Neal; Boucher, Leo
Subject: RE: Threat/Risk Assessment

Adding Tom Blank - Tom plea se see instruction below and get description s of threats to
McComb asap.
USM please draft home to work approva l this morning to be ready to route when you get info
from ice. S 1 can sign this afternoon .

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Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 10:35:10 AM
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Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 10:15:55 AM
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Subject: RE: Threat/Risk Assessment

Will do.

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Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 10:15:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Threat/Risk Assessment

Hi Laurie ,
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Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:34:17 AM
To: Neumann, Elizabeth
Cc: Boulden, Laurie
Subject: FW: Threat/Risk Assessment
Hi Elizabeth,
The formal paperwork for this is going through our system now, but we wanted you to see the draft
timeline soonest. The timeline is based upon our expectation on how quickly the Components will be
able to produce a standardized Personal Security Vulnerability Assessment as well as account for the
period for review and Department approval, which is an explicit task in the MGMT response to the OIG
alert.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you .
Laurie

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Elizabeth
Since this is new territory for us and we don 't have robust policy in place I asked our folks to pull
together all process steps and applicable timeline for u. I'll get back to you with it soonest.
Chip
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Sent : Monday, June 19, 2017 07:20 AM
To : Fulghum, Chip
Subject : Threat/Risk Assessment
Hi Chip,
I have a few follow-up questions on the threat/risk assessment USM is conducting as part of the
determination of whether security support is needed for S2, ICE Director, and CBP Commissioner. Do
we have a time frame for when the assessment will be complete? Also, can your team share how they
conduct the assessment (e.g., what factors are considered in their assessment)?
Thanks!
Elizabeth
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Date: 2018/06/20 14:38:24
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detention and processing center was opened in 2014 at 3700 W. Ursula Avenue in
McAllen, Texas.Q.1The facility is made from a former warehouse which was leased by
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Date: 2018/06/ 17 15:31:03
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Sir,

15,635 total accompanied and unaccompanied children were encountered by CBP
between April 19 and May 31. The 1,995 children that said they were separated due to
the policy are 13% of the total number (15,6365) of accompanied and unaccompanied
minors CBP saw during the same timeframe.

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We can get you the first answer quick ly.
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determine.

V/R
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Christine - Absolutely. Just one point of clarification: he hasn' t introduced legislation yet,
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Subject: RE: Assistant Secretary Ciccone San Diego Visit - Friday June 15, 2018
Date: 2018/06/14 16:30:51
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Agreed.
The tour needs to focus on the proces s. What actually happens. Kids can call parent s it's more a function of the prisons the parents are in as to whether they can talk to the
kids (like any other prison setting for adults). Reuniting from the centers - if that
happens frequently - wou ld be another good area for the tour to focus on. The
information sharing - how that information is conveyed to parents and lawyers. Whether
that is done on paper , in briefings etc. There may also be an opportunity to discuss the
impact of California state laws that limit our ability to bring more facilities on line.
Please have your team circle back as soon as the tour is over let us know what else could
come up.
Thanks!
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Not sure if you can take photos - but that would be good . Focus on conditions, what they
tell minors and parents when they separate, how they comm unicate while separated,
process to reunify, etc.
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ALCON ,
AS Ciccone's visit is set for tomorrow. ERO San Diego is taking care of all
the transportation.
Thank you all for your assistance and cooperation.
Best regard s,
Ken
Assistant Field Office Director
Immigrat ion and Customs Enforcement
ERO San Diego

With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our
homeland, and our values.

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Looks good.

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Subj ect: Ass istant Secretary Ciccone San Diego Visit

As discussed. I made some minor tweaks.
It was a pleasure speak ing with you.

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Date: 2018/06/24 12:14 : 35
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Albence's take on ATD and non-detained docket.

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We will be pinging AG &DAG over the weekend, and Monday
we will have NSC convene the interagency on this and our other
resource requests . Just a few bullets is fine. But want to make
sure we're hitting the right notes to help you all.

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Deputy Chief of Staff
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Subject : RE: 51 tweet
Date: 2018/06/ 18 23:34:09
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Sent them to you

Kirstjen Nielsen
Secretary of Homeland Security

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Subject: FW: Planned Protest at the NAC

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 Want to understand our public response plan to this.
Thx

Kirstjen N ielsen
Secretary of Homeland Security

From: DHS Management Communications

Sent: Friday, June 01, 2018 7:49: 15 PM
Subject: Planned Protest at the NAC

Planned Protest at the NAC

The Office of the Chief Security Officer has become aware of a planned peaceful
protest related to immigration that may impact Nebraska Ave. Complex
(NAC) employees on Monday, June 4 at approximately 2 p.m.
These types of gatherings are protected by the First Amendment.

It is possible that protesters may peacefully assemble near NAC entrances or
around the immediate vicinity. The Force Protection Branch and the Federal
Protective
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exiting the NAC.

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pf any observed related disruptions.
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day.

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Date: 2017/12/27 07:50:23
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Type: Note

Will do
Ha Nguyen McNeill
Chief of Staff
Transportation Security Administration

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Can you print this email off before the 830? Sl would like for her plane ride with Chief
Kelly.

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Subject: Topics for Discussion w/ Chief

Ma'a m,
Suggested topics below for conversation with Chief Kelly •

TPS - El Salvador (DOS recommending Term ination in 18 months)

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USCG Commandant Selection

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Border Surge Policy Options - Separate Families

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No rth Korea

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January 5 th POTUS Briefing

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Puerto Rico - Long Term Housing Mission

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Kevin McAleenan Confirmation

Chad F. Wolf
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Department of Homeland Security

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Date: 2018/05/11 16:26: 12
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FYI
I've also flagged for ESECto print for her read folder.

Scheduler I Office of the Secretary
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Hi John,
Below is a message for Secretary Nielsen from Governor Mark Dayton. Thank you for passing this on.
"A lingering belief that Trump has reportedly held onto was that Nielsen was resisting his idea of separating
children from their families when they cross the US-Mexico border illegally. For several weeks, Trump had
advocated for the separation policy as a method to discourage border crossings, sources said to The Times ."
Madam Secretary,
I salute you and greatly respect you for your courage and integrity.

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Date : 2018/ 06/17 09:02: 16
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Never saw anything back on this yesterday.

Folks - this isn't optional.

Need an updated speech with these two topics as well as the additional language Jonathan sent over
last night (attached) - all three highlighted. Have to get this to 51 this morning. I do not have an
electronic version of the latest remarks, otherwise I would do it myself.

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Department of Homeland Security

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the items below into the cur rent

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Good deal. Thank you!
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Tracy and Ryan need to touch base with you regarding a meeting taking place
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VTC?
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Good to go. Getting it cleared now.
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plane Sunday.

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Date: 2018/06/09 13:27:01
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S 1 requested phone calls with these two members several weeks ago on the issue of
100% pro secutions and separating families. What's the latest?
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We will be pinging AG & DAG over the weekend , and Monda y we will
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to help you all.
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Subject: FW: ICE responses - 5 1 HSGAC "Get-Backs" Due 5/ 21
Date: 2018/05 / 21 10:58:27
Type: Note

Chad:
We need some relief today. We are being destroyed by the demands. DHS ESECtasked our OCR with
these responses. We don't know why our ESECwas not tasked. It moves a deadline of tomorrow COB
up to 2 pm today. We simply cannot make that one . We have quest ions from Tracy this morning, an
Sl meet to prepare for , hearing prep and testimonies plus support for the POTUS trip to NY.
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As a reminder, responses to your respective items listed below are due back to ESECby 2:00 PM
Monday May 21. Please use this email to respond to all get -backs, even if you are unable to offer a
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children over the age of four and what [DHS is] doing for children und er the
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the protoco l in place in terms of what is being done to allow the victim to be
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Subject: RE: Stories
Date: 2018/04/24 17:03:18
Priority: Norma l
Type: Note

Here's some we've been using. Also the story posted on Friday night and I circulated it
then. Can re-up for you.

On 7 October 2017, USBP agents in Eagle Pass, Texas apprehended unrelated Honduran
male adults and minors claiming to be family units by presenting fraudulent birth
certificates .

On 1 Novembe r 2017, USBP agents apprehended an unrelated Honduran male adu lt and
a juven ile in Eag le Pass, Texas . The adult admitted to pretending to be the father of his
friend's child to gain entry into the United States.

On 25 October 2017, USBP agents assigned to the Centralized Processing Center in
McAllen, Texas reported an unrelated Honduran male adult and minor claiming to be a
family unit by presenting a fraudulent birth certificate .

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admitted
to not being Father and Son, the mother had arranged trave l with the smugg ler and were
using fake Honduran birth certificate.

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Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 4:35:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Stories

Thanks chief

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Deputy Chief of Staff
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Subject: Stories

Katie Can you type up a summary of the two
stories we were working today. A
paragraph or two. Want to give chad
and secretary a heads up.
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Cc: Miles Taylor (Miles.Taylor@hq .dhs.gov)
Subject: FW: deadline question re: memo

Reporter question:

"We've reviewed a document that shows the heads of ICE,CBPand USCISrecommended this
week that the secretary authorize the criminal prosecution of all adults caught crossing the
border illegally, including

if they are traveling with children. We'd like to know when the secretary p lans to make a
decision, how much it would cost to carry out these prosecutions , and where you would
hold the children while their parents are being prosecute d?"

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Date: 2018/06/05 18:26:08
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Will make the edits and tee it up asap.

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Sent : Tuesday, June 05, 2018 6:24:24 PM
To: Hoffman, Jonathan
Cc : Ries, Lora L; Shah, Dimple; Waldman, Katie; Houlton, Tyler; Wolf, Chad; Mitnick, John;
MEEHAN, ANDREW C
Subject: Re: do we want to clear through OGC/COS?

Great- he j ust text them to you? If so, I think we have thumb s up to launch.
Miles Taylor
Deputy Chief of Staff
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Sen t : Tuesday, June 05, 2018 6:17:11 PM
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Chad; Mitnick, John; MEEHAN,ANDREW C
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Chad currently has hard copy and is making edits.
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Deputy Chief of Staff
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Subject: RE: FAMU
Date: 2018/04/22 16:20:48
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Just to provide an update here this is the final response that was sent from HHSto the NYT. They said
their data folks wou ld be back in touch on Monday to help rectify the difference, a woman named Lydia
is apparently handling for their team. As an FYI,they are also releasing their monthly UACs stats this
week showing how many were released to sponsors and reporting no new pattern.

U.S. law currently requires the Department of Homeland Security (OHS)to transfer
unaccompanied alien children (UAC), age 17 and under, to the care and custody of ACF's Office
of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), where they may eventua lly be released to a sponsor in the
United States. The total number of UAC referred to ORR in the first six months of FY2018
(October 2017 through March 31) is approx ima tely 21,574.
The vast majority of UAC arrive in the U.S. without their parents. When UAC are referred to
ORR, ORR is not routinely informed about how or when the UAC became separated from their
parent(s) or the whereabouts of the parents. ORRworks with OHScolleagues and other
aut horities to locate the parent(s).
For safety and other reasons children can be separated, by OHS, from their parents and
referred to ORR. In some cases, after arriving in ORR care, UAC will disclose that they have
been separated from their parent(s). In other cases, parents, attorneys and other relat ives wi ll
also contact ORR looking for separated chil dren. Since October 2017, ORR has collaborated
with OHSin approximately 700 cases to locate parent(s) in OHS custody.

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Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 11:11:28 AM
To: Hoffman, Jonathan
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Subject: Re: FAMU
My frustration on this continues to be at a all time high - I've been as king for these numbers for weeks.
Before we devise a strategy on how to respond - SI needs to understand the numbers and context.
This is beyond frustrating . A simple one pager with the numbers and context by this afternoon. Tracy/ Ryan - take
for action.

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number is the number of total fam ily member s in those units that are bro ken up (ie paren ts and children).
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Subject : RE:Statement on UACs

Attached are my edits. Sorry- didn't do them in redline.
Thisis high-profileenough that I need to send to 51 before posting.
Also,we need a UACfact sheet to post.
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Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 11:05:48 PM
To: Wolf, Chad; Short, Tracy; Tay lor, Miles; Mitnick, John
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Subject: Statement on UACs

The WH, Doj and hhs are all putting out statement s on UACs. We are doing the same . Here is a
draft. It will come from Tyler. Let me know if you have any edits.
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Yes please .

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March 17, 2017
The Honorable John F. Kelly
Secretary
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Wash ington, D.C. 20528
Re: Concern over Family Separation at the U.S./ Mexico Border
Dear Secretary Kelly,
On behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catho lic Bishop s' Committee on Migration
(USCCB/COM), Catholic Chari ties USA (CCUSA), and the Catho lic Lega l Immigration
Network (CLIN IC), we write you to exp ress our concern regardin g statements you made on
March 6 th regardin g yo ur departme nt 's consider ing a future po licy of separatin g parent s from
children as they arrive at the U.S ./Mexico border. 1
As you know , family unity is a cornerstone of our Amer ican immi gration system and a
foundational element of Catho lic teaching. We believe that separating fam ilies wou ld be
extremely detrimental to basic chi ld welfare principle s, contrary to our Catho lic values, and
ineffect ive to the goals of deterrenc e and safety. We urge you to reject this harmful policy.
We are longstanding provider s of social, legal , and other human services who proudly work
with the U.S. governme nt to help immi grant s and refugee s nationally. We operate all of our
programs based on accepted soc ial and chi ld welfar e p rinciples, such as the "Best Interest of the
Child " standard and trauma-informed care. Except in cases of abuse, abandon ment, and neglect, it
is always in the best interest of children to be with their own mother and father and fami ly.
Separating children from their parent s causes trauma that often lead s to irreparable emotiona l
scarring. From our years of experie nce, we know that children sho uld always be placed in the leas t
restrictive sett ing and therefore in a safe, fam ily environment, idea lly, with their ow n famili es.
The Catho lic Church recogni zes that the family is at the cen ter of social life , and so the
Ch urch places fami ly unity at the center of its advocacy for migrant s and refugee s. See USCCBCEM, Strangers No Long er, Nos. 64-67 (2003) . Mi grant and refugee famil ies already suffer
extraordinary strain. Pope Francis , Amoris Laetitia, No. 46. All governments , here and abroad,
should protect families and help keep them intact , not purpose ly separat e them. See Catechism
of the Catholic Church, Nos. 2209 -11 . T his important respo nsibilit y wo uld be countered by a
po licy that wo uld separate parent s from their children at our southern border.
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 While we appreciate and recognize your stated concern for the dangers that families
would encounter during their migration to the United States , we strongly believe that separati ng
parents from children will not deter families from making such a treacherous journey. A family
separation policy would not cure the pervasive root causes of migration existing in the Northern
Triangle today, such as comm unity or state-sanctioned violence, poverty, lack of educational
opportunity, gang recruitment, domestic abuse , and family separation . These are the factors that
are compe lling children and families to take the enormous risks of migration , including the
possible additiona l risk of family separation at the border. These are the factors, therefore , that
must be addressed as we look to repair our broken immigration system .
Furthermore , separating families at the U.S ./Mexico border would bring an end to the
common practice of families ' voluntarily pre senting themselves to Border Patrol officers.
Instead, fam ilies will be fearful and could avoid peacefully presenting themselves, puttin g them
and our Border Patrol officers at increased risk and danger. In tum , families are more likely to
resort to smugglers and traffickers. Like so many DHS agents, we have seen the dangers of
smuggling and trafficking firsthand and know the deadly consequences. We share a joint goal
with your department in combatting smuggling and trafficking rings and erad icating human
exploitation. We fear, however, that a policy of separat ing families at the border will not
advance that shared goal, but undermine it.
In sum, we respect fully request that you reject this proposal. We would be happy to
supply more inform ation on this topic to you and your staff. We have been grateful to operate in
partnership with DHS on many programs and policies since the inception of the Department. We
value our relationship with you and look forward to continuing our partnership. We are
committed to ensuring humane implementat ion of our laws and will gladly work with you to
make sure that most vulnerable are protected.

Sincerely ,

Most Reverend Joe Vasquez
Bishop of Austin
Chairman, USCCB Committee on Migration

Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann
Bishop of Orange, CA
Chairman , Catholic Legal Immigration Network , Inc.

Sr. Donna Markham , OP, PhD
President and CEO
Catholic Charitie s, USA
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Thanks and the best to you on this very special day.

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Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 3:57:10 PM
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Subject: FW: Private Letter for Secretary Kelly

FYI.

Kev in T. Carro ll
Coun selor, OHS

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Kevin,

Greetings. Attached please find a letter for Secretary Kelly focusing on concerns with
family separation at the border. This is a private letter and will not be published or
publicized.

Do let me know if there is another way you recommend we get this letter to the
Secretary.

Thank you for your collaboration,
Bill

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We have had some interaction with House Appropr iations Committee staff that could
result in some negative contact at your level. Minority staff (Darek Newby) spoke with
our liaison team in respect to the operation targeting the smuggling of children across the
border. The concern Mr. Newby expressed is that we have previously indicated ICE is
not targeting parents, but now appears to be doing so. Mr. Newby was informed that our
priorities remain the same and that we are collecting informat ion from the 1-213 as we
always have. Further, that we have been working with Border Patrol to utilize this
information in a more coordinated effort and are looking at those who are supporting the
smuggling financially. As you can appreciate, parents could be funding the smuggling
activities for their children . Representative Roybal-Allard 's office may contact on this
matter.

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Can u pls print

Kirstjen Nielsen
Secretary of Homeland Security

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On 7 October 2017, USBP agents in Eagle Pass , Texas apprehended unrelated
Honduran male adults and minor s claiming to be family units by presenting
fraudulent birth certificates.
On 1 November 2017, USBP agents apprehended an unrelated Honduran male
adult and a juv enile in Eagle Pass, Texas. The adult admitted to pretend ing to be
the father of his friend's child to gain entry into the United States .
On 25 October 2017, USBP agents assigned to the Centralized Proce ssing Center
in McAllen , Texas reported an unrelated Honduran male adult and minor claiming
to be a family unit by presenting a fraudulent birth certificate.
On January 23, 2016 a minor and Honduran national was encountered by Rio
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apprehended. Subjects later admitted to not being Father and Son, the mother had
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have been working to get the facts right. The second we have been work ing to correct an
initial erroneous statement by uscis.
Starting Monday, Michae l Bars (our new deputy press secretaiy) is going to be at USCIS
runn ing their comms shop for the foreseeab le future. Made this decision today based on
a number of recent problems there.

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Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 7:40:41 PM
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Subject: RE: Stories

Caitlin Dickerson of the New York Times is writing a story on family separation at the
border. She is going to report that 700 unaccompanied alien children were separated by
DHS from their families according to ORR from March 17 to October 18. Brian
Hastings from CBP spoke to the reporte r on background to outline the specific situations
in which children would be separated from their families, including prosecut ions and
fraud. She has on the record statements from ORR confirming the same. CBP was
unable to verify the numbers the ORR was providing. CBP has that approximately 345
UACs were separated during the same time frame -- ORR and CBP did not connect on
the discrepancy and still have not rectified the number differences.
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RE:

American Oversight v. ICE; 1:18-cv-2846
ICE FOIA Case Number 2019-ICLI-00011
Fifth Interim Release

Dear Mr. Yenouska:
This letter is the fifth interim response to your client's Freedom of lnfonnation Act (FOIA)
request to U.S. Immigrati on and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"), dated June 20, 20 18, and further
narrowe d by agreement between the parties. 1 Your FOIA request seeks records pertaining to:
1. All email communications containing any of the following terms:
a. "American Academy of Pediatrics"
b. AAP
c. Merkley
d. "Prosecution initiative"
2. All email communications that contain any of the words in Column A and any of the tenns
in Column B:
Column A
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b. Famil*
C. Parent*

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ICE has agreed to narrow the request according to the following proposed by Plaintiff:
l. To limit the search to only those sent by a named custodian. Plaintiff still requests that complete email chains be
produced , displaying both the sent messages and the prior received messages in each email chain. This means, for
example, that both the custodian's response to an email and the initial receive d message are responsive to the request
and should be produced. The revised request includes all prior messages (whether incoming or outgoing) reflected in
the responsive correspondence and any attachments thereto. We hope that this will cut out a substantial number of
unsolicited emails, news clips, etc.
2. To remove the search term " AAP" .
3. To revise request number 3 to: ("zero tolerance") AND (separat * OR deter * OR famil* OR child *)

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3. All email communicationsthat contain any of the words in Column C and any of the terms
inColumnD:
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With respect to ICE, you limited the search to the following custodians:
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Thomas Homan;
Thomas Blank;
John Feere;
Greg Archambeault (San Diego FOD);
Joseph Greene (San Diego AFOD);
Adrian P. Macias (El Paso FOD); and
Frances M. Jackson (El Paso AFOD).

ICE has considered your request under the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552.
A search of the ERO located records that were responsive to your request. For this production
ICE reviewed 520 pages of potentially responsive records. Of those, 159 pages are deemed
responsive and 361 pages have been deemed non responsive, duplicative, or require consultation
with another agency/component. These documents have been Bates numbered 2019-ICLI-00011
698 through 2019-ICLI-00011 856.

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Because this matter is now in litigation, if you have any questions about this letter, please contact
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Jackson of the United States Attorney's Office for the District
of Columbia at Michelle.D.Jackson @usdoj.g ov.
Sincerely,

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Fernando Pineiro Jr
(A) FOIA Officer

Enclosure (s): 159 pages

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AII- FYSA:
Highlights from today's HAC-HS'FY 2020 Department of Homeland Security Budget' hearing
w ith (A) Secretary McAleenan include the following (with ICE action items in red) are dist illed
below & forma lized in the attached document .

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HAC- HS FY 2020 DHS Budget Request Hear ing with (A) Secretary McAleenan
30 Apri l 2019, Rayburn House Off ice Building (RHOB) 2359, 9:00AM- 12:00 PM
(A) Secretary McAleenan's Testimony/ Opening Remark Highlights Pertaining to ICE:
• The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 's {ICE)average dai ly popu lat ion (ADP)
forecasting model reinforces a budget increase to 54,000 beds. This increase allows ICE
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 and remove those who have entered illegally and are resenting a danger to our
communities. The President's Budget maintains safe and secure facilities for 2,500
families.
• For lower-risk apprehended aliens, funding is requested to expand the Alternatives to
Detention {ATD) program to 120,000 daily participants. The ATD program supervises
certain individuals using a combination of personal visits and monitoring technology,
allowing individuals to remain in their communities while their cases are processed.
Additionally, the Transportation and Removal Program requires additional resources in
FY 2020 to ensure the safe and secure transportation of aliens who are either subject to
Final Orders of Removal or require transfer within the United States.
• Funding is included in the request for 750 additional Border Patrol Agents, 273 CBP
Officers, and more than 1,660 ICE frontline and support personnel.
• DHSwill submit legislative proposals to address/mitigate the southwest border (SWB)
crisis in short order.
HAC-HS Members' Opening Remarks Highlights:
• HAC-HSChairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) opened the hearing and conveyed that
DHS is not adequately addressing humanitarian, refugee/asylee, and migrants' concerns
at the border (she decried migrants' rights being merely an 'afterthought'); she derided
DHSfor limiting the scope of asylum, for overcrowding along the SWB, and for not
adjudicating immigration claims expediently (even though DOJ oversees the
immigration courts); however, the Chairwoman did not offer any indication that
Congress would furnish additional resources to address the above issues.
• HAC- HS Ranking Member Chuck Fleishmann (R-TN) conveyed the importance of DHS'
work, and the necessity and challenge of funding and completing the SWB wall/barrier .
• HAC Full Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D- NY) discussed the work of (A) Sl's
predecessor, Secretary Nielsen, and alleged that Secretary Nielsen did not discuss
election security/Russian hacking with the President for fear of reprisal. Lowey
discussed and derided Zero Tolerance Policy (ZTP)and Remain in Mexico {RIM). Lowey
also congratulated (A) S1 McAleenan for being 'in charge of DHSat a difficult time.'
Further, Lowey decried DHS' hardline immigration policies writ large, and indicated that
Congress needs to help DHS rectify these problems. Lowey called ICE's request for
1,660 additional frontline law-enforcement, support, and ADP increase to 54,000 as
'outrageous' to further an 'over ly aggressive interior enforcement pace,' and that ICE
operations/management remains opaque. Moreover, Lowey conveyed that ICEshould
prioritize the removal of hardened criminals (she ignores that 90% of FY 2018 removals
entailed migrants charged with or convicted of a crime, conveniently).
• HAC Full Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX) emphasized her and her
state 's pivotal relationship with DHSgiven its location along the SWB; she emphasized
the security crisis the recent migrant surge - topping 103,000 SWB crossings in March
from mainly {60% of the crossings being families) Central American countries - that
abounds and the need to address it. Granger acknowledged the staggering workload
CBP,ICE,and DOJ-Executive Off ice of Immigration Review {EOIR)faces, along with the
additional pressure the migrant crisis is applying to the situation.

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 (A) Secretary McAleenan's Question and Answer Session with the HAC-HS Members
• HAC-HSChairwoman Roybal-Allard (0-CA) discussed 'inefficiencies' in transportation ,
migrant housing, and quickly responding to (or a lack of ability to do so) conditions along
the SWB. Roybal-Allard also asked OHSfor the 'share of fraudulent documentation'
immigrants present for inspection. In round two of questioning, Roybal-Allard asserted
that ICEis 'going after immigrants in communities who are not dangerous to
communities and is sweeping up immigrants in arrests of other criminals.' Further,
Roybal -Allard directed ICEto craft a policy defining how/when facility condition
assessment waivers are granted and to continue to hire facilities inspectors in OPR.
Lastly, Roybal - Allard asked if OHSis amenable to the Homeland Security Council's
recommendation that migrants be afforded counsel in immigration proceedings at OHS'
expense if resouced appropriately.
o (A) Sl: El Paso has experienced an over 400% increase in FAMUs over the last
year; OHSis taking steps to address th is, including utilizing FY2019 funding for
facilities, transportation, food, medical care, and other custody support-OHS is
applying that funding, and is also deploying 'soft-sided' temporary processing
facilities along the SWB. OHSwill establish a permanent CPCin El Paso with a
range of services from medical care, showers, and food, to temporary housing
and the like. OHSwill work on a unified approach to immigration
enforcement/processing across OHSagencies. Co-Location efforts are underway
and are also critical to bolster/leverage efficiencies. OHSis also working to
leverage OHS-EOIRrelationships and expedite court case processing.
o (A) Sl reiterated several times that ICEconducts targeted enforcement
operations, not raids, and 87% of arrests are against those individuals with
criminal records/charges.
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HAC-HSRanking Member Fleischmann (R-TN) asked about the SWB wall; prior to FY
2017, 654 miles of wall were constructed, he asserted. The Ranking Member asked
about OHS' Border Security Improvement Plan, and how it was derived. The
Congressman also asked about how closely OHSis hewing to FY2019 Appropriations
Law regarding the use of Construction funds. Finally, Fleischmann also asked about DHS
hiring and what can be done - per recent OHSOIG reports - to bolster CBPhiring,
training , and capacity constraints. Lastly, in round two , Fleischmann asked about the
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(A) S1 responded that frontline operators informed the development of the Plan;
FODs, BP Chiefs, and front-line agents provided input on a sector-by-sector
approach to what security elements are warranted, including a physical barrier.
(A) S1 also conveyed that DHS is utilizing construction funds as
appropriated/required
by law.
(A) S1 indicated t hat CBP has made progress on a BP hiring plan and associated
training; the hiring plan supports t he 750 additional BP agent request.
(A) S1 conveyed that ongoing work to improve CBP training is underway with
FLETC;DHS is working to balance/optimize classes at CBP with actual LEO
onboarding leve ls each FY.
Last ly, (A) S1 indicated that exploring/leveraging facial recognition technology is
pivotal and will help as DHS pursues Congress long -emp laced mandate to deploy
a comprehensive biometric entry/exit system.

•

HAC Full Committee Chairwoman Nita Lewey (D-NY) asked about Migrant Protection
Protocols (MPP); Lewey conveyed that it remains unclear how the program works even
though it has expanded from Calexico to El Paso, other areas, and asked about how
coordination between the US and the Government of Mexico (GOM) works. Lewey also
asked about ZTP, namely, alleging that CBP continues to separate families.
o (A) S1 responded that the MPP is intended to achieve an actual court resolution
in a reasonable timeframe; it allows DHS to process more migrants at ports of
entry (POEs) and put them into the non-detained docket. Also, MPP dissuades
migrants from crossing the SWB illegally. DHS ensures that migrants can meet
with counsel and work with local NGOs as t heir hearings approach; Lewey asked
for additional information on this process.
o (A) S1 responded that less than two per day families are separated out of more
than 1,600 arrivals per day; for the safety and welfare of the child - e.g.,
communicable disease, safety concerns presented by the adult(s), etc. occassionally/in rare instances families are separated. Also, if a bona fide
familial relationship cannot be determined and to prevent possib le trafficking, a
family may be separated.

•

HAC Full Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX) asked whether ICE has
resources to both respond to asylum requests and those presenting themselves at
POEs/the border. Granger
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Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) lauded DHS' efforts along the SWB and writ larage given that
he lives along the SWB and sees DHS' work weekly when he returns home. Cuellar
asked about drugs entering the US through POEs (he alleged 70% of drugs enter
legally/in this manner), and the burden the SWB crisis places on CBP agents there. In
round two of questioning, Cuellar expressed that Mexico has been quite helpful with the
United States' immigration efforts, more so than the Trump Administration gives them
credit for doing. Further, Cuellar emphasized that DHS should continue to leverage the
US-GOM partnership.
o (A) Sl indicated that volunteer forces, overtime, overtime waivers, personnel
transfers, and other efforts are underway to address the SWB crisis, but
indicated that redirecting personnel and such efforts has detracted from
counternarcotics, smuggling, gang com batting, and other law - enforcement
efforts, to be sure.
o (A) Sl agreed that the historcal SWB challenge and associated regional
challenges DHS faces warrant a continued, robust relationship with the GOM;
DHS wants to forestall the dangerous journey many migrants (particularly
families and children) take to reach the United States, along with the harmful
importation of drugs.

•

Rep. Dan Newhouse (D-WA) thanked (A) Sl for his outstanding service and for stepping
into this role leading DHS. Newhouse lauded DHS personnel's effort both at the
northern border (in his district in west-central WA) and at the SWB. Newhouse
acknowledged that Congress must equip DHS with additional resources to achieve DHS'
security aims. Newhouse asekd about research DHS is doing and how R&D is
progressing; some of that R&D funding is funneled to the Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory in Newhouse's state.
o (A) Sl thanked Rep. Newhouse for his support; the Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory is critica l in helping to secure the Pacific Northwest. DHS Science and
Technology (S&T) and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) are
developing and deploying cutting-edge screening (drugs, air travel) technologies,
addressing chem/bio/radiological
threats, and are committed to continuing to do
so.

•

Rep. Charles 'Dutch' Ruppersberger (D-MD) asked about the SWB wall and alleged that
drug cartels will traffick drugs into the US regardless of a wall; he hopes immigration
reform, border security writ large - including 1,000 more Us, additional POE screening
equpiment, more LEOs, etc. - are needed. Ruppersberger asked about non-intrusive
inspection (NII) equipment ($564M in FY 2019), how much of that funding is
obligated/expended, and what future plans for these funds look like.
o (A) Sl conveyed that NII technology is pivotal; DHS spent 75% of the $564M, and
the funding's expenditure takes approximately 18 months (i.e., requires a lon g
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 seizures; DHS is working to scan a higher share of vehicles. DHSis also working
to recapitalize existing equipment at land/sea ports.
•

Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL)asked (A) Sl about the Flores settlement and its expansion
regarding the detention of un-accompanied children (UACs)to accompanied children
with families as well; Congress and the previous Administration failed to address Flores
and the impediments it exudes on immigration enforcement. In round two, Rutherfod
emphasized the importance of expanding DHS' training capabilities at the Air/Marine
Training Center, particularly to address maritime smuggling challenges as drugs move in
that direction (as SWB security increases). Lastly, Rutherford emphasized the need to
clamp down on U (Non-Immigrant Crime Victim) Visa fraud.
o (A) Sl conveyed Flores is a significant impediment to detention/enforcement;
the problem dates back to before FY 2014 when the last major surge of UACs
arrived from Central America, and even further back than that because Flores is
20 years old. The 20 - day limitation on families with children is part of the DHS
legislative fix/ proposals that DHSset forward and continues to emphasize,
among others.
o (A) Sl reiterated that hiring and mitigating attrition at CBPand ICE- and
increasing hiring capacity- remain a key priority for DHS; DHSwill not spend
appropriated funds inefficiently and continues to focus on best practices/lessons
learned from previous fiscal years' hiring efforts.

•

Rep. David Price (D-NC) conveyed his appreciation for (A) Sl's service during a 'chaotic
period for the Nation.' Price conveyed that he is confident that (A) Sl can steer DHS
back to a 'sane, defensible enterprise.' Further, Price asked about 287(g) and alleged
that 'raids' targeted migrants in this program from jurisdictions that recently ended
volutnary agreements between local law enforcement and ICE. Specifically, Price asked
if it is DHS policy to conduct enforcement operations (he said 'raids') in jursidictions that
recnetly ended cooprateive agreements with ICE? In round two of questioning, Price
asked about Northern Triangle migrant flow remedial action given the instability in the
NT region, and associated inter-agency budget challenges; how can improving
conditions in those countries & associated push factors assist DHS' SWB/immigration
efforts?
o (A) Sl affirmed that DHSwill not craft policy (and none exists) to target such
jurisdictions; further, he conveyed that 87% of ICEarrests are for migrants who
have committed other crimes, aside from federal, civil immgiration violations;
and, (A) Sl reiterated that ICEconducts 'targeted enforcement operations,' not
raids.
o (A) Sl conveyed, regarding NT challenges and push factors from those countries,
that a multi-faceted approach is warranted , including restoring integrity to the
immigration system and leveraging NT partnerships, as well as the US-GOM
partnership; joint operations against human smugglers exploiting Guatemala is
one example. Aid, however, should be targeted and effective to these countr ies;
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 continginet on improvements in accountability, transparency, economic
development, and crime/corruptoin
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Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) asked about leveraging the National Guard to surge/assist
with the SWB crisis; specifically, how is DHS leverating the National Guard, and what
more can DHS do/can Congress do, resource-wise, to mitigate DHS' dearth of
manpower/funding?
Lastly, Paolazzo also asked about DHS' ability to combat the
importation of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs.
o (A) Sl lauded DHS' partnership with DoD and the National Guard; further, this
partnership under Operation Guardian Support has bolstered DHS' ability to
increase SWB surveillance, BP stations' administrative capacity, responding to
migrants' humanitarian needs, and freeing LEOs to conduct their law enforcement tasks; this partnership continues to expand and is indispensable to
DHS (& has been for more than one year).
o (A) Sl also responded to a question about combatting the importation of
fentanyl and other synthetics, and told the Committee that its provision of funds
to DHS is bolstering DHS' efforts to invest in more screening technology to
accomplish this.

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Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) asked about ICE's courthouse arrests, namely, a sizable FYs
2016-to-2017 increase. Men also asked about the lacement of UACs with foster care.
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violations on this issue, and oftentimes arresting a targeted individual is safer
than doing so when the individual is at large.
o (A) Sl also repsonded that CBP only stops a child in crossing the
border/immigration
in-processing if/as concern for the child's (children's) safety
abounds; in the case of UACs, DHS works with the requisite consulate and HHSORR to place the children with foster care as needed. At a POE, children stay
with an officer (not in cages, per Meng's question).

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Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) asked about a DHS OIG report indicating that ICE fails to meet
national detention standards & that ICE provided waivers to facilities exhibiting deficient
conditions between 2015-2018; in what instances are waivers granted? Aguilar also
asked about the protection of transgender detainees in ICE custody. In round two,
Aguilar asked about family separations; what guidance are field officers using in
rendering a family separation determination?
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 safeguards are always taken in making such determinations, (A) Sl emphasized ,
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman -Schultz (D-FL) asked about the arrest and deportation of long standing migrants (particular ly in Florida) in the United States; how is ICE deciding
who/when it deports certain individuals, particularly those who may not have
committed other non-immigration-related
crimes? Wasserman-Schultz also asked
about ICE arrests during/after immigration interviews with USCIS. Futher, the
Congresswoman asked about detainees' access to food/water/bathrooms.
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Washington Post:

New ICE chief says agency plans to target more families for deport ation
By Nick Mlroff
June 4 at 5:09 PM

The Trump administration 's new immigration enforcement chief
said Tuesday that he is preparing to increase arrests and
deportations of migrant families living illegally in the U.S.
interior, promising the kind of more-aggressive approach the
White House has been seeking.
Mark Morgan , the new acting director of U.S. Immigration and
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 preparing to move forward with a plan - stalled under his
predecessor - that will target thousands of families that have
disobeyed court orders to leave the country.
"Our next challenge is going to be interior enforcement, " Morgan
said. "We will be going after individuals who have gone through
due process and who have received final orders of deportation.
"That will include families," Morgan said, adding that ICE agents
will deport them "with compassion and humanity. "
ICE officials familiar with the plans, speaking on the condition of
anonymity to describe internal deliberations, said the agency
does not have an imminent operation planned. But the officials
said Morgan is eager to move forward and that preparations are
underway.
Morgan, a former FBI official and Border Patrol chief who
impressed Trump through a series of tough-talking media
appearances, was hired to lead ICE at a time when the president
has been repeatedly angered and dismayed at the government 's
inability to stem record numbers of illegal crossings by Central
American families.
The Trump administration formulated a plan this year to deter
those families through increased arrests and deportations. The
Justice Department fast-tracked their cases to obtain thousands
of removal orders - many of which were issued when parents
failed to appear in court - then referred the families to ICE for
arrest and deportation.
ICE drew up a strategy for carrying out those orders in 10 large
U.S. cities, but then-DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and formeracting ICE director Ronald Vitiello balked, wanting more
preparation. The move frustrated senior Trump immigration
adviser Stephen Miller. Nielsen and Vitello were then ousted in
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 Speaking to reporters at ICE headquarters in Washington on
Tuesday, Morgan said the lack of interior enforcement against
families has itself become a "pull factor" for unauthorized
migration, especially as smuggling guides spread word in Central
America that the best way to avoid deportation from the United
States is to travel with a child.
More than 100,000 unauthorized migrants have crossed the
border in each of the past three months, and U.S. border agents
are now detaining an average of 4,500 people per day, the
highest level in more than a decade. More than 60 percent of
those who are taken into custody are families or underage
minors, a record portion.

If migrants state a fear of returning to their home countries, they
cannot be swiftly deported, and U.S. courts have set 20 days as
the maximum time a child can be held in immigration detention.
As a result, the overwhelming majority of families who cross the
border are briefly held, released and told to appear at a court
date well in the future, giving them a chance to live and work in
the United States for years while their claims are processed.
And if their asylum petitions are denied, the chance that those
parents and children will be tracked down and arrested remains
relatively low.
According to Homeland Security officials, 98 percent of the
parents and children who crossed the Mexico border without
authorization in 2017 remain in the United States, including
thousands ordered deported after skipping out on asylum
hearings and court appointments.
Conducting at-large arrests of families with children in major
U.S. cities would be a sensitive operation for ICE agents,
especially after the umbrage the Trump administration's failed
"zero tolerance" push last year that separated at least 2,700
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 Morgan said his agency's job is to enforce judicial orders and to
uphold the law, not to make decisions about who deserves to stay
or and who should face deportation.

"If Congress sees the laws as something that is not adequate or
appropriate, then Congress should change those laws ," he said.
Morgan, who started in his role last week, also has warned that
ICE investigators are detecting a growing number of children
arriving with adults who are not their biological parents. The
agency has started a pilot program to administer DNA tests when
authorities suspect an adult is falsely claiming parentage.
Among the 1,126 families investigated since mid-April, agents
determined 206 of them had made false claims, Morgan said.
ICE referred 399 cases to prosecutors, and 315 of those were
accepted, according to the agency 's latest data.
ICE officials said they could not provide data on the number of
those claims that involved children traveling with an unrelated
adult or those arriving with relatives such as uncles, stepparents
or other caregivers who are known to the children but are not a
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& Operations 'FY 2020 Budget Request' Hearing Highlights, Action Items for ICEAttached: FYSA

AllGood Afternoon; Please find highlights & action items (in red; there were two in total, pending
any additional QFRsin the coming week, if applicable) for ICEfrom the 'FY 2020 Budget
Request' House Committee on Homeland Security (CHS),Subcommittee on Border Security,
Facilitation, and Operations attached & embedded below.

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 'A Review of the FY 2020 Budget Request for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS)'
House Committee on Homeland Security (CHS), Subcommittee on Border Security,
Facilitation, and Operations Hearing Highlights, Action Items for ICE
9 May 2019, 2:00-4:00PM, Cannon House Office Building Room #310
Witnesses

Robert E. Perez
Deputy Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Matthew T. Albence
Acting Director
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Tracy Renaud
Acting Deputy Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Acting Director Albence's Testimony/Remarks

Overview of ICE's FY 2020 Budget Request & Itemized Budget Request Increases over FY 2019
• Every day , the over 20,000 dedicated , proud, professional men and women at ICE work
to promote homeland security and public safety through broad enforcement of over
400 federal laws governing border control, customs, trade , and immigration.
• The FY 2020 President's Budget includes $8.8 billion in discretionary funding, reflecting a
$1.2 billion increase from the FY 2019 enacted budget. Additionally, the Budget
estimates $527.4 million in budget authority derived from mandatory fees, bringing
total estimated budget authority to $9.3 billion.
o This increase in funding is critical for ICE to meet its current and future mission
needs and enables ICE to invest in necessary personnel , equipment and systems .
o Particularly, it provides resources and officers to address an increasing number
of at-large crimina l aliens and the ever-growing fugitive alien population-those
who have been provided due process and have been determined by a judge to
have no lawful right to remain in the United States-numbering
at more than
570,000.
o This increase in funding also provides for attorneys to reduce the rapidly
expanding non -detained alien docket; transportation costs for removals, med ical
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 investigative personnel to combat opioids, child exploitation, human smuggling,
and the deleterious impacts of transnational gangs across the Un ited States.
Enforcement and Removal Operat ions {ERO) FY 2020 Budget Request Highlights
• Our immigration enforcement efforts are led by the more than 6,000 law enforcement
officers of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). ERO's deportation officers
enforce our Nation's immigration laws by identifying , arresting, detaining , and removing
illegal aliens. To ensure the national security and public safety of the United States and
the faithful execution of the immigration laws, officers may take targeted enforcement
action against any removable alien who is present in the U.S. in violation of immigration
law.
• ERO remains committed to directing its limited enforcement resources toward those
aliens posing the greatest risk to the safety and security of the United States, as well as
the integrity of our border. In FY 2018, ICE removed 256,085 illegal aliens, a 13%
increase over FY 2017.
• Additionally, ICE' s ERO officers arrested 152,074 aliens, an 11% increase over FY 2017,
of which 138,117 had criminal histories.
• ICE housed a daily average of 42,188 illegal aliens, with 61% of the aliens booked into
detention stemming from CBP border apprehensions , a number which has swelled to
75% during FY 2019 because of the ongoing border crisis.
• ERO also responded to 1,533,007 immigration alien inquiries from Federal, State , and
local law enforcement agencies through ICE' s Law Enforcement Support Center .
• Additionally, ERO conducted 807 foreign Fugitive Alien Removals (FAR) arrests removable aliens wanted for or convicted of crimes comm itted abroad and residing
within the United States.
• Due to the crisis on the southern border (SWB), additional detention capacity w ill be
necessary to prevent the expansion of catch-and-release. Specifically, the budget
includes nearly $2.7 billion to increase detention capacity to support an average daily
adult alien populat ion of 51,500 and an average daily family population of 2,500, for a
total of 54,000 beds.
• The budget also includes an augmentation for ground and air transportation related
alien movements and removals , and additional funds for the Alternatives-to-Detention
(ATD) program to increase the average daily participants to 120,000.
Office of the Principal Legal Adv isor {OPLA) FY 2020 Budget Request Highlights
• Additional resources are also requested in FY 2020 to ensure that ICE's Office of the
Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) can carry out its statutory responsibility to prosecute
removal proceedings before the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) immigration courts.
There are currently over 870,000 pending cases before the immigration courts , and
OPLA attorneys are an i ndispensable part of the immigration hearing process .
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) FY 2020 Budget Request Highlights
• ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents protect the United States
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enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and
immigration. As the largest investigative arm of DHS, HSI utilizes its broad legal
authorities to investigate immigration and customs violations, including those related to
weapons and contraband smuggling, child exploitation, human trafficking and
smuggling, transnational gangs, export control, human rights abuses, narcotics, financial
crimes, cybercrime, intellectual property infringements, immigration document and
benefit fraud, and worksite enforcement.
The FY 2020 Budget maintains HSl's critical operations abroad, supports hiring of an
additional 150 domestic special agents and increases our efforts to target and combat
dangerous transnational gangs and other criminal organizations.

ICE FY 2020 Personnel/Hiring FY 2020 Budget Request Highlights:
• The FY 2020 Budget includes $313.9 million to hire additional personnel critical to
mission success. This funding would allow ICEto hire 850 additional ERO Officers, 150
additional HSI Criminal Investigators, 128 additional attorneys, and 538 additional
support staff including intelligence analysts, case management specialists, and other
operational support personnel.
Investing in Information Technology and Infrastructure FY 2020 Budget Request Highlights
• The FY 2020 Budget includes $7.8 million to fund the deployment and modernization of
ICE's information technology applications - systems infrastructure that support our
front-line personnel and improves information sharing with the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) and partner organizations.
• Tactical Communication (TACCOM) is an integral part of all successful ICE law
enforcement operations, including criminal apprehension, emergency response,
surveillance, and multi-agency task force operations. In addition to daily operational
needs, TACCOM provides critical support necessary for National Special Security Events
{NSSEs)and responses to natural and man-made disasters. ICE needs to procure and
deploy multi-band mobile and portable radios and the required radio infrastructure
nationwide to support interoperability communications, improve officer safety, increase
mission effectiveness, and reduce capability gaps. The FY 2020 Budget sustains $53.6
million in IT resources for this effort.
Facilities and Vehicle Recapitalization Effort FY 2020 Budget Request Highlights
• In addition to information technology enhancements, ICE facilities and vehicle
recapitalization plans are funded within the FY 2020 Budget. An additional $71 million is
requested to conduct critical repairs at ICE owned facilities and improve mission
capacity at leased facilities. Funding for the 5-year vehicle recapitalization plan is also
included providing $49.4 million to support the lease and acquisition of 1,000 new law
enforcement vehicles.
FY 2020 Budget Request Conclusion & Way Ahead Highlights
• ICE continues to work to balance effective law enforcement with the staggering number
of arriving aliens, including family units, at our borders. The increase in the flow and the

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 change in those who are arriving at our border are putting these aliens, particularly
young children, at risk of physical and emotional harm from smugglers, traffickers,
criminals, and the dangers of the difficult journey.
• ICE'sworkforce is dedicated to eliminating the transnational criminal organizations
responsible for the manufacture, distribution and sale of illegal and deadly drugs. ICE is
determined to work with our local law enforcement partners to meet this crisis head-on
and reverse the devastating toll these substances are taking on our communities.
• Funding people, technology, and equipment remain indispensable investments given
today's challenges; as such, ICEwill continue to remove illicit narcotics, dismantle gangs,
protect children from sexual exploitation, and detain and remove criminal aliens, public
safety threats, and immigration violators, and counter new & emerging threats in a way
that yields important results for the Nation in FY 2020 & the years ahead.

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Majority (Democratic) Members' Remarks. Questions & Answers
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Subcommittee Chairwoman Kathleen Rice (D-NY): Subcommittee Chairwoman Rice

conveyed that the FY2020 DHS Budget Request was 'deeply flawed, enforcement only,
short-sighted, doubles down on a number of highly questionable policies that have been
patently and repeatedly rejected by Congress over the past two years - including billions
of dollars for a useless border wall and hundreds of millions of dollars for additional
detention space for migrant families.'
The Chairwoman advocated for additional Non-Intrusion Inspection (NII) equipment
instead of an 'ineffective' border wall along the SWB.
Given the chance to 'invest in the resources to prevent opioid tragedies, the
Administration is doing nothing about it,' the Chairwoman exclaimed.
The Chairwoman exclaims that USCISfee funds should not be used for ICEdetention
beds in a 'backdoor' fashion; USCISshould not be in the immigration enforcement
business, she effectively claimed.
Moreover, the Chairwoman accused ICEof inhumanely treating pregnant and LGBTQ
detainees, as well as managing prison-like detention facilities; notably, the Chairwoman
did not cite any corroborating evidence of such claims.
Further, the Chairwoman does not support ICE's 54K detention beds, nor the portion of
the $4.SB supplemental request that would be utilized for detention beds.
Lastly, the Chairwoman accuses the Administration of 'illegally curtailing' the United
States' asylum process and excoriated the Reman in Mexico (RIM) policy. Overall, the
Chairwoman accuses DHSof orchestrating a policy of 'fearmongering.'
During the Q&A, the Chairwoman asked if any of the witnesses have been contacted by
Senior Advisor to the President Stephen Miller, who manages the Administration's
immigration policy/portfolio. The Chairwoman also asked about the FY2020 Budget
Request to reduce NII funding. (In round two of the Q&A, the Chairwoman did not posit
any questions to ICE;she asked CBPabout alleged 'targeting' of groups of migrants; CBP
does not target any group of migrants, CBPresponded).

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 o ADl Albence responded that he has been in meetings with Mr. Miller regarding
operational guidance, various White House immigration policies, how to
operationalize various proposals - an 'exchange of ideas' - and the like.
o ADl Albence deferred to CBPon the Chairwoman's NII question; she pushed for
ADl Albence's opinion, and Mr. Albence conveyed that the NII systems are
'effective,' but deferred to CBPon its budget request.

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Full Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS}: Full Committee Chairman

Thompson expressed that 'The President's FY 2020 budget proposal continues to
illustrate that the Trump Administration's priorities are skewed, short-sighted, and
cruel. One only needs to review the White House's supplementa l request sent to
Congress last week to know that the Administration continues to act in bad faith
regarding addressing the current challenge we face of our southern border.'
Further, Chairman Thompson indicated that 'There is a humanitarian crisis on our
southern border, and this situation has been unfolding for nearly a year. This crisis is
one of this Administration's own making, and few steps have been taken to truly
alleviate the pressures on the migrants, officers, and agents on the ground.'
Additionally, Chairman Thompson conveyed that 'the White House's supplemental
request is a non-starter. The request for $81. 7 million for more detention space for
migrant families illustrates that the Administration refuses to acknowledge or does not
care that detention is harmful to children. The request for $23 million for a pilot
program that will dramatically change the credible fear screening process is both deeply
problematic and possibly illegal - which is not surprising for the Trump Administration.
Neither of these two requests should be approved by Congress.'
Further, Chairman Thompson accused ICEof managing a detention system rife with
deficiencies that is inhumane.
Lastly, the Chairman conveyed that 'Border security is more than building a wall.
Shortchanging legal due process and treating migrants inhumanely are not in keeping
with our country's values. Democrats remain committed to being good stewards of
taxpayer dollars by targeting resources at proven border security efforts while treating
those arriving at our southern border in a humane manner. I would urge the
Administration to stop putting forward non-starter budget requests and instead join us
in that effort.'

Representative J. Correa (D-CA}: Congressman Correa discussed the United States'

'insatiable appetite for drugs,' fueling the drug trade & associated cross-border
violence.
• Congressman Correa lauded the DHS Fusion Centers implanted domestically and abroad
to apprehend high - risk criminals; he asked ADl Albence about international
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Congressman Correa also asked ADl about immigration

fugitives.

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Further, the Congressman asked the witnesses about conversations with Stephen
Miller.

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Additionally, Congressman Correa asked about hiring challenges, including passing
polygraph examinations (CBP confirmed that progress in the polygraph program has
been achieved & is ongoing).
o ADl Albence explained that HSI has a robust transnational criminal investigate
presence abroad.
o ADl Albence further explained that the 570K immigration fugitives he
referenced in his testimony constitute individuals who immigration judges have
ordered removed that remain at large in the United States.
o ADl Albence reiterated that conversations with Stephen Miller constituted an
exchange of ideas, including the possible operationalization of various initiatives;
he also confirmed that 'family separation' was not discussed.

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Representative Al Green (D-TX}: Congressman Green asked ADl Albence about his
work for the then -Imm igration and Naturalization Service {INS) in the 1990s; he asked
ADl Albence about ICE's history & what ADl has experienced, including various
'metamorphoses.'
The Congressman asked about 'INS being abolished & its functions
being placed in three agencies.,
o ADl A/hence confirmed that INS' functions were folded into OHSin 2003 - when
DHS was stood up- along with CBP and USCIS;(a semantic discussion ensued.
'INS does not exist now/ ADl Albence confirmed). ADl confirmed that the then
- 2003 merger was difficult and 'consternation, abounded, but that he would not
'reverse the merger.' ADl A/hence emphasized that the men and women of/CE
come to work every day trying to do their work better in a forceful response (the
Congressman was hinting at abolishing ICE, for emotional and other effect).
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Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY}: Congresswoman Clarke asked ICE about the
implementation of ICE1 s Check-In policy; traditionally, she all eged, detainees are
permitted to bring persona l associates (e.g., family members, clergy, public officials)
with them for ICE Check-In appointm ents.

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Further, the Congresswoman asked about the U.S. Census and prospective responses to
immigration - related questions forthcoming in the 2020 Census.
The Congresswoman asked USCISabout 'more confrontational, Credible Fear (CF)
interviews {USCISdefended the integrity and fairness of its CF interviews and Asylum
Officers; credibility issues fall in the purview of what Asylum Officers need to address).

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 o ADl Albence responded to Congresswoman Clarke's census question affirming
that he would never direct ICEpersonnel to do anything unlawful.

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Representative Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM): The Congresswoman asked CBPabout

efforts to on board support personnel to help migrants along the SWB so that law enforcement agents are not distracted from their operational work (CBPcontinues to
work on these efforts).
• Further, Congresswoman Torres Small asked CBPabout port-of-entry (POE) equipment
(CBP is grateful for what Congress has appropriated; additional funding is included for
POE modernization, hand-held screening equipment, facilities upgrades, and the like in
the FY2020 CBP Budget Request).
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In round two of the Q&A, Congresswoman Torres Small did not posit any ICE-related
questions.

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Minority (Republican) Members' Remarks, Questions & Answers
• Subcommittee Ranking Member Clay Higgins (R-LA): Ranking Member Higgins
supports DHS' Budget Request for FY 2020; he conveyed that the SWB is at the breaking
point, and that a humanitarian and security crisis abounds.
• Further, the Ranking Member highlighted the 109K April 2019 apprehensions, the
second-month-in-a-row, record-high SWB apprehensions; he noted that this tempo
strains CBP and ICE resources to the breaking point and beyond.
• Additionally, Ranking Member Higgins exclaimed that releasing migrants en masse,
preventing ICEfrom arresting criminal aliens that threaten public safety, blocking ICE
detention and other pivotal requests is standard modus operandi for the Democrats in
the House & Senate; accordingly, the Administration was right to submit a $4.SB
supplemental request, he conveyed.
• Moreover, the Ranking Member was pleased to see the down payment on border
security included in the FY 2020 Budget Request - including an additional 300 miles of
physical barriers along the SWB - as well as in the $4.58 supplemental request; hiring
additional OPLA attorneys, CBP and ICElaw - enforcement officers is also critica l, Mr.
Higgins indicated.
• Finally, the Ranking Member conveyed that he is eager to listen to DHS'
request/witnesses & will thorough ly support DHS' request for critical front-line
resources.
• During the Q&A, the Ranking Member posited various questions about CBP hiring and
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 investments; he asked ADl Albence about the Warran t Services Officer {WSO) Program.
In round two of the Q&A, the Ranking Member asked ADl Albence about bond
releases.
o ADl Albence explained that the WSO serves as an ICEforce multiplier; it allows
ICE to deputize state & local law - enforcement agencies to execute immigration
warrants on ICE's behalf. Kb)(5)

o ADl Albence discussed bond releases; many aliens not in ICE custody have
periodic reporting/check -in requirements. It remains the alien's responsibility to
notify DOJ of address and other changes.
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Representative Debbie Lesko (R-AZ): Congresswoman Lesko confirmed that Congress
needs to modernize existing immigration laws, close legal loopholes, and address the
staggering humanitarian and security crisis along the SWB. She also addressed

humanitarian abuses {e.g., rape of migrants en route north from the Northern Triangle
to the United States). Further, the Congresswoman asked about ICE's FY 2020 request
for additional OPLA attorneys. She also asked about asylum fraud along the SWB and
the exploitation of legal immigration loopholes.
o ADl Albence responded that without additional OPLA attorneys - even with
commensurate DOJ immigration attorneys - the immigration processing
bottleneck only exacerbates if ICE cannot prosecute immigration cases.
o ADl Albence also addressed HSI SWB surges to 'ferret out' upwards of 65
fraudulent families petitioning for asylum {out of a sample of approximately
265); these families were duly aware of exploiting existing immigration laws- as
were traffickers who profit off this system .
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Representative John Joyce (R-PA): Congressman Joyce discussed what he deems the

'lack of a secure border' that he 'w itnessed firsthand,' including the residual effects drug
smuggling have exerted on places like southwestern Pennsylvania, where the
Congressman lives/works.
The Congressman exclaimed that the House Majority 'refuses to act on' DHS' FY 2020
{and recent fiscal years') budget request{s).
Further, the Congressman asked whether passing laws to update asylum laws would
bo lster SWB security.
o ADl Albence reaffirmed that DHS' FY 2020 Budget Request is necessary to fully
support ICE's work & priorities, per Congressman Joyce's questioning.
o ADl also confirmed that asylum law updates are warranted; the Flores fix and
closing other legal loopholes are also critical to address ongoing SWB security
challenges.
Representative Michael Guest (R-MS): Congressman Guest asked each witness if the
current SWB situation entails a 'crisis.' Further, the Congressman fervently lauded DHS'

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Congressman Guest asked about levels of immigrants in ICE detention as well.
o ADl Albence (and the CBP and USCISwitnesses) affirmed the current SWB
situation entails an unprecedented security & humanitarian crisis.
o ADl Albence discussed record - level ADP and record wait times for immigrants
awaiting DOJ court hearings (these hearings - w it h a backlog of 900K cases - can
take years to proceed to conclus ion).
■ CBP further hammered home the point that maintaining immigrants in
detention through the entirety of the immigrat ion enforcement cycle updating Flores and the like - is pivotal.

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ICE Action Items*
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on the Warrant Services Officer (WSO) program

to the Subcommittee.
ICE will provide the ICE Check-In policy and an update on an ICE response to a letter the
Congresswoman referenced.

*Note: The Chairwoman directed that the record be kept open for ten days; accordingly,
Members of the Subcommittee may submit additional Questions for the Record (QFRs).

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Please find t he 'At the Breaking Point: The Humanitarian and Security Crisis at Our Southern
Border' Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC)Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigrat ion
hearing highlights and action items attached & embedded below; please advise if you have
questi ons.

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'At the Breaking Point : The Humanitarian and Security Crisis at Our Southern
Border' Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC),Subcommittee on Border Security and
Immigration * Hearing Highlights, Action Items
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 Witnesses:

Chief Carla L. Provost
Chief
United States Border Patrol U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland
Security
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Todd C. Owen
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office Of Field Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection , Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C.
Ms. Nathalie R. Asher
Acting Executive Associate Director, Enforcement And Removal Operations
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Jonathan Hayes
Director, Office Of Refugee Resettlement
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Manuel Padilla Jr.
Director, Joint Task Force - West
Department of Homeland Security
San Antonio, TX

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ERO (A) EAD Nathalie Asher's Testimony/Remarks:

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Overall, the United States continues to experience an unprecedented illegal
imm igration crisis along the southwest border (SWB) - particularly comprised of family
units and un-accompanied alien children (UACs) from Central America -- resulting from
outdated requirements and court decisions that prevent the detention of alien minors
and family units during the pendency of their removal proceedings and inhibit the
government from effectively removing those who receive final orders from an
imm igration judge .

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Legislative changes are needed to ensure that ICEhas the necessary authorities to
ensure the safe and successful repatriation of persons ordered removed, in addition to
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 the necessary funding and legislative changes, the integrity of the nation's immigration
system will continue to be undermined.
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Further, Ms. Asher highlighted the legislative changes warranted to address pull
factors engendering the current migration, security, and humanitarian crisis from
Northern Triangle {El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) to the United States, namely:
o Terminate the FSAand clarify the government's detention authority with respect
to alien minors, including minors detained as part of a family unit, to ensure that
families are kept together while awaiting immigra t ion proceedings;
o Amend the TVPRAto provide for the prompt repatriation of any UAC who are
not victims of human trafficking or who do not have a fear of return to their
home country and provide for similar treatment of all UAC from either
contiguous or noncontiguous countries to ensure they are swiftly and safely
returned to their countries of origin;
o Amend the definition of "special immigrant juvenile" to require that the
applicant must demonstrate that reunification with both parents {together or
separately) in the United States is not viable due to abuse, neglect, or
abandonment, and that the applicant is a victim of trafficking. The current legal
requirement is not operationally viable;
o Address the credible fear standard-a threshold standard for those subjected to
expedited removal to be able to pursue asylum before the immigration courts.
The current standard has proved to be ineffective in screening out those with
meritless claims, as on average, only about 12 out of every 100 credib le fear
claims result in a grant of asylum. It thus creates a pull factor and places a strain
on the system that inhibits the government's ability to timely address
meritorious asylum claims while allowing those without valid claims to remain in
the United States; and,
o Adding to this pull factor is the backlog of cases in immigration court, causing
years-long delays in the adjudication of asylum claims, during which time aliens
receive work permits and obtain equities and community ties they would not
otherwise have if their removal proceedings in court were adjudicated faster and
closer in time to their arrival. Congress has funded the increase in immigration
judges but has not appropriated to ICEa corresponding number of attorneys and
legal staff.

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Majority (Republican} Senators' Remarks, Questions & Answers :

•

Subcommittee Chairman John Cornyn(R-TX}:The Chairman discussed the
overwhelmed state of resources and people at the border given the current migration
crisis; he highlighted the demographic change from 90% single adult males circa 2006,
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 asked about necessary 'consequences' associated with illegal immigration & associated
activity.
o Chairman Cornyn also highlighted apprehension increases in Del Rio, Rio
Grande Valley, and El Paso. Cornyn claimed that Democrats are more
interested in scoring political points and being disingenuous about the nature
of the SWB crisis, that he reiterated Congress and DHS must address &
confront.
■ CBPand ICE both explained that as the migrant crisis exacerbates without additional resources, including family and adult detention
beds - DHS will release more migrants into the interior of the United
States.

o The Chairman asked that the witnesses speak candidly and apprise the
Congress how it can help address the ongoing SWB crisis.
o Additionally, Cornyn asked Chief Provost about an abandon child who was
apprehended after being abandoned in a corn field to highlight the loopholes
in current immigration law smugglers currently exploit, along with associated
danger posed to migrants.
o The Senator asked about the (negative) ripple effects channeling agents to
the SWB has on customs inspections, travel, and other lawful trade.
o The Senator asked CBP about how many countries SWB migrants arrive from;
CBPexplained that they arrive from upwards of 140 countries, including
dangerous , war-torn & strife-ridden hot spots like Yemen.
o Fina/Iv, Chairman Cornvn directed the record to remain open for one week so
that additional Questions for the Record (QFRs) can be submitted &
incorporated into the hearing Jog, and so that HHS and OHS can
adjudicate/respond to them.

•

Senator Ted Crux (R-TX): Senator Cruz lauded DHS ongoing efforts to uphold public
safety and combat terrorism and crime; Senator Cruz asked about SWB apprehensions,
and CBP proffered several statistics (i.e., apprehensions are increasing; on a recent
single day, more than 5,200 migrants were apprehended, a single-day record). Senator
Cruz asked about cartels' 'renting children' to further fraudulent immigration benefit
claims & associated cross-border criminal activity.

o Of note, Chief Provost explained that single adults will be released in short
order without additional ICEadult detention beds; further, the Chief
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 enforcement lifecycle is pivotal to upholding removal orders & the integrity
of the immigr ation system.
o Further, FY2019 year-to-date family unit fraudulent immigra t ion benefit
claims exceed 3,500.
o EADAsher further conveyed that redeploying resources, e.g., Special Agents,
Victim Assistance Specialists, etc., has negative effects on ICEinterior
enforcement and overarching efforts (Asher cited 30% of family claims being
fraudulent). Adults posing as children, the exploitation at multiple levels of
children, and related crimes constitute other major fraud/exploitation
problems germane to this crisis. l(b)(5)
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•

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT}: Senator Lee discussed a rule-of-law, immigration, loophole-

d riven, multi-faceted crisis at the SWB that is 'systemic' with 'gut-w renching, human'
consequences, particularly the trafficking/smuggling of minors, exacerbated by current
United States' immigration laws (the Senator specifically referenced Flores as one
example).

•

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO): Senator Hawley asked CBPwho is 'profiting' from
current smuggling efforts (cartels are profiting, CBPresponded).

o Senator Hawley further discussed the drug cartels' overrunning the SWB and
engendering the security & humanitarian crisis that abounds.
o Senator Hawley alluded to that large drug quantities arriving illicitly into the
United States do in fact bear negative consequences on middle America,
including states like the Senator's, Missouri.
o 'Every city and state in America is a border city and state,' referencing a
statement from ICEdirector nominee Mark Morgan, Senator Hawley
explained.
o Senator Hawley asked CBPabout the United States-Mexico partnership (CBP
conveyed that the ongoing partnership is robust and indispensable).

•

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN): Senator Blackburn asked about the imm igration

court backlog & associated resources ICEneeds to address it; and, Senator Blackburn
asked CBPabout the efficacy of the em placed sections of the SWB wall.
o EADAsher conveyed the critical need for additional OPLA attorneys
commensurate with a DOJ immigration judge increase to prosecute
immigration cases; further, the non-detained docket grows by 4,000- 8,000

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 cases per week (168K family units were released from ICEalone between
December 2018 up until year-to-date), EADAsher explained.
o Chief Provost confirmed that where the SWB wall is emplaced - in sectors
like San Diego - it certainly serves as a transnational crime deterrent.

•

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC): Senator Tillis asked CBPabout SWB crossings &
apprehensions, namely, that apprehensions will exceed SOOKin short order (which Chief
Provost confirmed).
o Tillis highlighted recruitment challenges given the brokenness of the current
immigration system and 'zero Congressional support to enable DHSto do its
job,' as he stated.
o Further, Tillis stated that DOJ cited an 80% statistic of migrants who do not
have a legitimate asylum claim; the United States is collecting funding from
people who were 'lied to' about viable asylum/ immigration benefits;
accordingly, the United States needs to 'shut off this migration faucet.'

•

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA): Senator Kennedy asked Mr. Padilla about asylum
seekers and absconders; the Senator alluded to that- if, theoretically all asylum and
immigration petitioners showed up for court hearings -- there would not be 11M
undocumented immigrants in the United States. Lastly, Senator Kennedy claimed that
his Democratic colleagues do not care about enforcing immigration laws, and he asked
the witnesses what Congress can do to address the current SWB crisis.
o Mr. Padilla conveyed that transnational criminal organizations exploit current
asylum & other immigration laws based on current legal loopholes that
abound.

o Of note, Chief Provost conveyed that holding immigrants -including families throughout the entirety of the immigration enforcement lifecycle (which
thereby warrants amending Flores) is critical, as is tightening asylum
requirements. Chief Provost emphasized that ICEneeds additional adult
detention beds.

*********
Minority (Democratic) Senators' Remarks, Questions & Answers:

•

Subcommittee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL): The Subcommittee Ranking
Member thanked DHS personnel for its front-line work/service; he derided the Zero
Tolerance Policy (ZTP),family separations, and current SWB and interior immigration
enforcement efforts.

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Ranking Member Durbin also berated the Trump Administration for the
government shutdown in December 2018-January 2019.
o Senator Durbin asked EAD Asher about asylum advocates and claimed that
DOJ provide statistics stating that 89% showed up to final immigration court
hearings.
■ EAD Asher responded that asylees show up at first until doing so no
longer benefits them; asylees (and other petitioners released into the
interior, by extension) do not show up for final order of removal
hearings 97% of the time.

•

Full Committee Ranking Member Diane Feinstein (D-CA): The Full Committee Ranking
Member thanked each of the witnesses and DHS and HHS for its work.
o

Ranking Member Feinstein derided ZTP and fami ly separations and the death
of several children in DHS custody; she discussed the pivotal nature of
confronting the 'humanitarian crisis,' as she called it, at the SWB.
o Further, Ranking Member Feinstein derided an Accenture hiring contract CBP
purchased; Chief Provost deferred, being an operational official, to her
human capital officials, who will follow up with the SJC.
o Ranking Member Feinstein asked about 'empty family detention beds among
the 2,500 - funded level' and requests for additional funding .
■ EAD Asher explained that - currently - three family residential
centers (FRC) exist in PA (one) and Texas (two); the PA FRC is largely
reserved for single male family head of household beds.
• Also, EAD Asher conveyed that Karnes has been converted to manage
the uptick in single adult females; hence, given family composition
changes/trends, the FRCs' population adjusts accordingly.
■ Further, ICE is helping mitigate the overflow of SWB apprehensions,
including the use of the FRCs. ICE is using Dilley (in the Rio Grande
Valley) for approximately 1,900 families (female, single heads of
household & their children).

■

Further, ICE's average daily population for adults has recently
exceeded availability (over 42K).
■ ICE has booked in more than 114K additional CBP apprehensions into
custody in FY 2018 year-to-date over FY 2018 , EAD Asher cited for the
SJCSubcommittee.
■ EAD Asher that ICE will utilize all available funding - including carryover (Senator Feinstein cited $200M in carry-over) - for detention
beds; however, the continuum does not stop, and when beds are
purchased matters; infrastructure to ensure that cases are heard, that

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 medical care abounds, and similar concerns also constitute the larger
problem of resource avai labi lity, EAD Asher explained (i.e., Congress
will fund one piece or another of the immigration lifecycle, but not
the entirety of the problem writ large).
• EAD Asher explained how ICE assists HHS with transportation of UACs
to HHS; ICE will run out of transportation funding in short order.

•

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT}: Senator Blumenthal referenced an unspecified

DHS-DOD request for DOD assistance, including waivers (CBP was not aware of this
request).
o Senator Blumenthal discussed ZTP - implemented one year ago todayleading to 3,000 family separations; he asked about a January 2019 DHSOIG report that conveyed that DHS was allegedly separating families as early
as 2017.
■ CBP Provost responded that family separations occur in the interest
of a child's welfare, e.g., a lack of bona fide familial
relationship/immigration
fraud, alleged trafficking or abuse of the
child, and the like . Further , there has never been a 'fa mily
separation' policy, rather, a 'prosec ut ion' policy (ZTP).
o Senator Blumenthal asked ORR about a timeframe when all separated
children will be reunified with their parents (ORR declined to provide a
specific date and cited additional resource requests of $2.9M to continue
such efforts).

•

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT): Senator Leahy discussed DHS' 'inhumane family
separation policy' and associated family reunification; he asked Ms. Asher about this

issue and a fact sheet that discussed HHS-OHS data sharing regarding family
reunificat io n, including leaked emails between HHS-DHS.
o Senator Leahy also asked if POTUS directed DHS to resurrect ZTP, including
but not limited to binary choice. Further , Senator Leahy asked what share of
migrants released into the interior of the United States are later convicted of
crimes.
■ EAD Asher explained that the DHS-HHS systems did not initially sync
up automatically; HHS is not a law enforcement agency, and DHS is,
so the systems were siloed. However, through the reunification
process, via spreadsheets & share point and information cross-over,
HHS and DHS worked to duly reunite as many families as possible.

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■

EAD Asher conveyed that she is not aware of POTUS resurrecting or
directing DHS to resurrect ZTP.

■

EAD Asher discussed that last-in, first-out immigration cases resulted
in an 87% no-show rate to immigration court as well. This further
burdens ERO resources, i.e., associated efforts with finding such
absconded migrants.

Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI): Senator Hirano cited ongoing issues with the denial of
Real ID identification cards to legitimate applicants.
o Senator Hirano asked EAD Asher about Alternatives to Detention (ATD) not
furthering immigration enforcement & removal efforts; the Senator also
asked about individuals 'illegally present,' including visa overstays. Senator
Hirano asked about ICE's prioritization of enforcement and removal actions
as well. Lastly, Senator Hirano asked CBP about push and pull factors
contributing to the current migration crisis.
■ EAD Asher explained that individuals un lawfully present - either via
crossing the border or as a visa overstay- are here illegally; in country and out - of - country overstays are both in an illegal status
(EAD Asher conferred with Mr. Owen on this question, to which he
responded).
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■

EAD Asher conveyed that addressing root cause/push/pull
important , partially, in addressing ongoing immigration
trends/problems.

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EAD Asher will follow up with a breakdown of adult/families
provides this information to the Hill regularly).

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EAD Asher confirmed that ICE will provide statistics germane to migrants released into
the interior of the United States later convicted of a crime.

•

CBP and ICE will apprise the SJCof fraud and criminal exploitation
developments/associated statistics along the SWB as they arise (ongoing).

AChairman Cornyn directed the record to remain open for one week so that additional
Questions for the Record (QFRs) can be submitted & incorporated into the hearing log, and so
that HHS and DHS can adjudicate/respond to them.

*********
*Note: Jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee
Immigration entails the following, namely:
•

on Border Security and

Immigrat ion, citizenship, and refugee laws;

•

Oversight of the immigrat ion functions of the Department of Homeland Security,
including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Ombudsman Citizenship and
Immigration Services;

•

Oversight of the immigration-related
functions of the Department of Justice, the
Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee
Resettlement, and the Department of Labor;

•

Oversight of international
and policy; and,

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Private immigration

migration, internally displaced persons, and refugee laws

relief bills.

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snacks. In the middle of the trip another two (2) turkey sandwich meals, oatmeal
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Merkley Calls for Investigation Following the
Death of Another Child in U.S. Custody
Merkley Calls for Investigation Following the
Death of Another Child in U.S. Custody
Thursday, May 2, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the revelation yesterday that another migrant child has died
in U.S . custody, Oregon's Senator Jeff Merk ley today fo1ma lly called for the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) to open an investigation into the circumstances of the boy's
death.
"I write with great sadness and urgency to request a thorough investigation regarding the death
of a third young unaccompanied child wh ile in the care of the U.S . immigration detent ion
system. In this case, a 16-year-old unaccompanied boy from Guatemala was repeatedly
transferred between local hospita ls and the Southwest Key Casa Padre facility in Brownsvi lle,
Texas, until his death on Apri l 30, 2019. This news is extreme ly disturbing and Amer icans are
rightfully alarmed by yet another ch ild's death whi le under our government's custody."

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 This week's death follows two other tragic deaths of migrant children in U.S. custody within the
last six months . Two children from Guatema la- Jakel in Caal, a seven-year-o ld, and Fe lipe
Gomez Alonzo, an eight-yea r-o ld- died in U.S . Border Patrol custody in December, 2018 .
In January, Merkley traveled with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Alamogordo , New
Mexico, to investigate the circumstances of Gomez Alonzo's death.
In today's letter, Me rkley demanded that HHS pro vide Congress with an update on the status of
any investigat ion by May 16.
"We can all agree that this death shou ld never have happened , and we must take immediate
act ion to ensure other children do not suffer the same fate, " Merkley concluded.
The full text of the letter is avai lab le here and fo llow s below.
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May 2, 20 19
Dear Secretary Azar and Mr. Levinson:
I write with great sadness and urgency to request a thorough invest igation regardin g the death of
a third you ng unaccom panied chi ld wh ile in the care of the U.S . immi grat ion detent ion system .
In this case, a 16-year-old unaccompanied boy from Guatemala was repeatedly transferred
between local hospitals and the Southwest Key Casa Padre facility in Brownsville , Texas , until
his death on April 30, 20 19. This new s is extre mely disturbing and Americans are rightfull y
alarmed by yet another child 's death whil e under our gove rnm ent's custody.
To address this senseless tragedy , I write to formally request tha t the Hea lth and Human Services
Office of Refugee Resettlement as well as the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector
General immediate ly open an invest igat ion into the circumstances of this boy's death, and
whet her suffic ient procedures are in place to ensure the health and safety of children in the care
of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. I further request that Secretary Azar or his designee
provide a sub stant ial status update on the progress of this investigation to Congress no later than
May 16th , 2019 .
We can all agree that this death should never have happened, and we must take immediate act ion
to ensure other children do not suffer the same fate. I look forward to your prompt response to
this matter.
Sincerely ,

Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homela nd Security

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Kirstjen Nielsen has hung on as Homeland Security secretary, but at what price?
Los Angeles Times
Molly O'Toole
April 3, 2019 - 9:00 AM
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-kirstjen-nielsen-homeland-security-border20190403-story.html
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen put down her pen, stood up and hugged
the officials from El Salvador , Guatemala and Honduras , thanking them for their work on
what she hailed as a "historic " pact to target unauthorized migration.
Within hours, President Trump had accused the Northern Triangle countries of doing
"nothing " and threatened not only to cancel aid to all three, but to close the U.S.-Mexico
border entirely .
"We 're not paying them anymore because they haven't done a thing for us," Trump
declared .
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Fifteen months into her tenure as head of the government's third-largest department ,
Nielsen embodies a paradox: She has succeeded in holding onto her job, defying
numerous reports that Trump had decided to fire her , but has done so by becoming the
public face of controversial policies that haven't worked as planned - and in some
cases have backfired.
Despite being publicly berated and rejected by Trump, the 46-year-old Nielsen, soon to
be one of only four female Cabinet members, is one of its longest-serving members.
And one of its most embattled.
She faces House subpoenas and some two dozen investigations by the Homeland
Security inspector general's office over immigration and security policy . Record
numbers of asylum seekers and Central American families have flooded the border .
And Trump has considered naming an "immigration czar" to coordinate the response, a
move that Nielsen supports even though it would further dilute her authority.
In a Fox News op-ed Monday , Nielsen blamed "outdated laws, misguided court
decisions , and a massive backlog of cases " for the migration spike and said she told
Northern Triangle partners last week: "Time is up."
"Real action is needed -

now, " she wrote . "As a nation, we cannot stand for this."

In an effort to try to stop Central Americans from claiming asylum in the U.S., the Trump
administration has taken a series of controversial steps: separating children from their
parents, sending roughly 6,000 troops to the border, detaining asylum seekers in tent
cities and barbed-wire pens and forcing asylum applicants to remain in Mexico while
they await a U.S. court ruling that could be years away.
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 Instead , the number of asylum applicants has soared. Customs and Border Protection
estimates that apprehensions of border-crossers will near 100,000 in March , topping
February 's 66,450 arrests , more than almost any month in the last decade . The
numbers will likely continue to rise as warmer weather brings a seasonal uptick in
migration .
"We face a system-wide meltdown, " Nielsen wrote to lawmakers on
Thursday, requesting emergency powers such as the ability to more quickly deport
unaccompanied Central American minors.
Outside critics and the department's inspector general say the administration's policies
have worsened the crush at the border .
A move to limit access at ports of entry, for example , has given people an incentive to
cross elsewhere. The administration's refusal to seriously consider expanded
cooperation with and aid to the Central American countries the migrants are fleeing all
but guarantees the problem w ill worsen .
"Two years into his administration, Donald Trump has failed to scare these migrants
away because they are fleeing desperate circumstances, " said Leon Rodriguez , director
of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from 2014 to 2017. "Unless they think
about this in a different way, and don't just keep dialing up on enforcement, nothing 's
going to change ."

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The DEMOCRATS have given us the weakest
immigration laws anywhere in the World .
Mexico has the strongest . & they make more
than $100 Billion a year on the U .S. Therefore ,
CONGRESS MUST CHANGE OUR WEAK
IMMIGRATION LAWS NOW , & Mexico must
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Trump 's latest threat , to close the border to all traffic, would risk serious damage to U.S.
businesses . Administration officials want Mexico to work more aggressively to keep
migrants from reaching the U.S. - a dicey bet given that country 's historic ambivalence
about American migration policies and its limited resources dedicated to enforcement.

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 Nielsen serves two important roles for a president who sees political combat in the
Twitter trenches as central to winning in 2020: He expects her to turn some of his
highest-profile promises into policy, but also to take the heat when they're met with
controversy .
Her staunch defense of those policies - at the cost of her credibility with members of
Congress - pleases a president who prizes loyalty , even as it complicates her future,
according to current and former officials who spoke with The Times .

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The Homeland Security department did not make Nielsen or another official available,
nor provide comment.
"I think she's being a good soldier," said Rep. Bennie Thompson , a Mississippi
Democrat and chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. "She 's just trying
to keep her job. "
A senior White House official conceded there were moments when Nielsen was on the
outs, but said that especially with her defense of the president's national emergency
declaration in February, "her stature in the administration has only risen."
"She's still in the position of defending some of the less popular administration policies ,"
the official continued , requesting anonymity to speak about internal personnel matters.
"I'd say that is going to consistently be her challenge; she's going to be one of the
administration officials who's called to the Hill the most in this era of very heavy
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....the Border, or large sections of the Border,
next week . This would be so easy for Mexico to
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etc .}, that the Border closing wou ld be a good
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Immigration policy was once claimed as being a major victory for Trump. Early in his
tenure , the number of people crossing the border without authorization dropped
precipitously . As the numbers fell to a 45-year low, administration officials brushed
aside suggestions of a temporary lull and proclaimed that Trump's mere presence in
office had changed everything.
Two years later , U.S. officials spent this past weekend detaining hundreds of men ,
women and children underneath an international bridge in El Paso behind fencing and
barbed wire.
As officials have long warned , the rise in asylum-seeking Central American families has
overwhelmed a U.S. immigration system designed decades ago for single , adult
Mexican men who could be promptly returned across the border.
The numbers remain below the highs hit from the 1980s into the mid-2000s , when U.S.
agents routinely arrested more than 1 million people a year at the U.S.-Mexico border.
In fiscal 2017, officials arrested 303,916; in fiscal 2018, which ended Sept. 30, U.S.
agents arrested 396,579 people , closer to the levels seen in the last years of the
Obama administration.
But being well below the historic peak provides little comfort to Trump and aides domestic policy advisor Stephen Miller and John Bolton, the president's national
security advisor - who talk of asylum seekers as "invaders."

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"I don 't get the sense that most people are satisfied with the status quo, " the senior
White House official said.
Nielsen entered this difficult arena with much less experience than her predecessor as
Homeland Security secretary , John F. Kelly - a retired Marine Corps four-star general
who headed the military's Southern Command before joining the administration .

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 As a young lawyer three years after Sept. 11, 2001 , she had worked on President
George W. Bush's Homeland Security Council and managed legislative policy at the
Transportation Security Administration. Nielsen then spent more than a decade
in private-sector security consulting before volunteering to help serve as the "sherpa "
guiding Kelly through his confirmation.
She followed him to Homeland Security as his chief of staff in early 2017, and to the
White House when he became chief of staff six months later.
In October 2017, Trump nominated Nielsen to replace Kelly as head of Homeland
Security, w hose more than 240,000 employees handle not only immigration and border
security-Trump
's signature issues - but also cyber-security , safeguarding elections
and hurricane response.
She brought to the job a deep knowledge of policy, according to those who know her.
"She 's literally an encyclopedia ," said Blain Rethmeier , who worked at the Bush White
House with Nielsen and helped her and Kelly navigate their confirmations .
Still, Trump has viewed Nielsen with suspicion because of her association with
theRepublican establishment. And she has worked hard to show her dedication to a
president who prizes loyalty .
Like Kelly, she has publicly backed, or declined to condemn , a number of Trump 's more
extreme statements.
Shortly after taking the helm at Homeland Security , Nielsen dodged questions from
senators on whether Trump had described Haiti and some African countries as
"shitholes" - stating a preference for immigrants from nations like Norway .
In July 2018 , she echoed Trump's claim that "both sides were to blame " after the deadly
violence between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Va .,
saying: "It's not that one side is right, one side is wrong ."
Through repeated controversies, she's stuck with the administration line. "She 's
tenacious," Rethmeier said. "A lot of people in this political environment would 've tucked
tail, resigned and gone to the private sector. "
Last year , with Trump incensed by reports of a large group of Central American
migrants traveling north , he berated Nielsen for over half an hour in a Cabinet meeting .
In June , Nielsen stood at the White House podium and took ownership of the
controversial tactic of splitting up migrant children and their relatives. Two days later ,
the president undercut her when, amid growing public outcry and bipartisan
pressure, he signed an executive order to stop family separation .

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 Both Congress and the Homeland Security department's inspector general currently are
investigating how the family separation policy came about- and whether Nielsen had
been truthful in her testimony about it.
Then in October - standing before a border barrier bearing a plaque commemorating
the president - Nielsen touted the first miles of Trump 's promised wall, though the
newly erected replacement fencing in Calexico was planned back in 2009.
Weeks later , just after deploying troops to the border ahead of the Nov . 6 midterm
election , Trump canceled a trip with Nielsen to the Texas border, saying he'd decided to
fire her.
In an interview with The Times just before he left the White House , Kelly, who declined
to be interviewed for this story , said he'd warned colleagues not to take credit for drops
in border crossings that would inevitably go back up.
As for Nielsen, he said, "She is her own woman ; she is not a protege . ... It's a very, very
difficult job ."

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Suspect someone on your staff has already pulled information, but can you have someone forward any
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Tom - do you have any helpful background on this meeting? DD staff pegged EROfor briefing mater ials.
The invite only says "family separation hearing discussion."

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Subject: Checking in: Tomorrow's Read Ahead Materia ls
Good afternoon folks,
Checking in on the read ahead mate r ial due today. Can you please provide a status update?

Meeting on Thursday, Jan 31 st :
o Meet w/ Cl (RRB , Commiss ioner's Small Confe rence Room @ 12:00 pm) ERO to provide briefing documents
Thank you!
Kb)(6);

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Subject: READ AHEAD MATERIALS: Due by 4 :00 PM - Wednesday, 29, 2019

Good Morning Everyone,
It is a friend ly reminder that all read-ahead materia ls should be routed through your components
COS/DCOS for clearance before submitting to the DD Staff. It should be noted, if an amended
document is sent, it must identify in yellow highlighting the additional material , and that if there
are multiple docume nts being submitted , the prog ram must identify the correct order of the
documents so that AD l 's book can be properly updated .

Briefing documents are required 48 hours in advance of a meeting, or one week in advance of
the Director or Deputy Director' s trave l. No edits will be accepted after the 48 hour deadline has
passed. These requirements allow the Director and Deputy Director's staff the time needed to
review and clear the documents. When submitting documents for review , please ensure use of

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 the correct lett erhead and that all formatting is correct and all track changes and/or comments are
removed from the document(s) . Please also note, only cleared documents may be used during
briefings where presentations are provided.
DIRECTOR 'S SCHED ULE :
All of Acting Director Vitiello 's meetings will be listed under the ICE.Scheduler, please
contact (b)(6);
for calendar inclusions and updates.
Meeting on Thursda y, Jan 31st :
o Meet w/ C l (RRB , Commissioner's Small Conference Room @ 12:00 pm) ERO to provide briefing documents
Meeting on Friday, Feb 1st :
o S 1 - Operational SVTC (NAC Building 5 SCIF / Components via SVTC @ 10:00
am) - OD to provide briefing documents
o CFO I OHC I Policy Bi-Weel<lyUpdate ( 11018 @ 1:00 pm) - M&A to provid e
briefing documents
Meeting on Monday, Feb 4th :
o Succession Plan and FO Organiza tion ( 11018 @ 10:00 am) - ERO to provid e
briefing documents
Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 5th :
o Monthly OPR Up date (1 1018 @ 3:00 pm)- OPR to provide briefing
documents

DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S SCHEDUL E:
All of Ac ting Deputy Director Albence's meetings will be listed under the A-DD
Calendar, please contact l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
~or calendar inclusions and
updates .
Meeting on Thursda y, Jan 31 st :
o A-DD in the NC R.
Meeting on Friday, Feb 1st :
o CFO I OHC I Policy Bi-Weekly Update ( 11018 @ 1:00 pm) - M&A to provide
briefing documents - ICE Scheduler
Meetin g on Monday , Feb 4 th :
o Success ion Plan and FO Organ ization ( 11018 @ 10:00 am) - ERO to provide
briefing documents - ICE Scheduler

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 Meeting on T uesda y, Feb 5 th :
o EAD OPLA/OPR (11084@ 12:30 pm)-No briefing documents required
o Monthly OPR Update (11018@ 3:00 pm)- OPR to provide briefing
documents - ICE Scheduler

Respectfully,

eputy
1e o taff
Office of the Deputy Director
U.S Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Imm i ration and Customs Enforcement
(202) 732 (b)(6);
(202) 309 ~_)(7)(
Warning:
·s UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIALUSE ONLY(U//FOUO). lt contains information that may be exempt
from public release under the ree
·on Act (5 U.S.C. 552). lt is to be controlled, stored, handled, transmitted,
distributed, and disposed of in accordance with OHS po icy r
information and is not to be released to the public
or other personnel who do not have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approva o
·
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 From:
Sent :
To:
Subject:

Blank, Thomas
8 Feb 2019 19:43 :44 +0000
ERO Scheduler
RE: Discussion: Letter from Rep. Cicill ine re: Family Separation Hearing

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Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
202 732 (b)(6);
Cell 202 591 b)(6);

-----Original Appointment----From: ERO Scheduler
Sent : Friday, February 8, 2019 2:32 PM
To: Blank, Thomas
Subject : Discussion: Letter from Rep. Cicilline re: Family Separation Hearing
When : Friday, February 8, 2019 3:00 PM-3:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where: ERO Conf. Room 11069
Please let me know if this time works for everyone.
Thanks,
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4 Feb 2019 22:55:56 +0000

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RE: 19011069 - DRAFTTestimony

Thanks. I already did and I am fine with it. But you should proceed.
Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
202 732
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I am reviewing now if you want to take a look as well
From : Kelly, Christopher S
Sent : Monday, February 4, 2019 5:52 PM
To : Hackbarth, Sean M b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Subj ect: RE: 19011069 - DRAFTTestimony
See attached. I had a couple of questions for ERO.
From : Hackbarth, Sean M
Sent : Monday, February 4, 2019 2:51 PM
To: #ICE DD STAFF~(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Subject: FW: 19011069 - DRAFTTestimony
Im port ance: High

Kovacic, Raymond

Good afternoon, all Attached is the DRAFTstatement for EAD Asher's upcoming 2/12/ 19 testimony before the House
Judiciary Committee/Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee regarding Oversight of Family
Separation. Request front office review/clearance prior to OHS review/clearance . Note: OHSOLA has
requested our cleared statement as soon as possible today to meet 0MB clearance time lines.

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Sean
From: ERO Taskings
Sent : Monday , February 4, 2019 2:47 PM
To: Hackbarth, Sean M 4~
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Subject: 19011069 - DRAFTTest imony
Importance : High

_________

____,

Good afternoon Mr. Hackbarth,
The attached draft is cleared by Nat halie R. Asher, Acting Executive Associate Director for
Enforcement and Remo val Operations.
Please note that OPLA reviewed the document for legal sufficiency and cleared with no
comments by SES Chief Counsel Karen E. Lundgren. ERO also requests OPP review.
Thank you,
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Detention and Deportation Officer
EROExecutive Information Unit
Enforcement and Removal Operations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

202.732l(b)(6)l(O) I 443.580j(b)(6)1Cl
NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or otherwise confidential information. lfyou arc not an intended recipient
or believe you have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use this
information. Please inform the sender that you received this message in error and delete the message from your system.

From: Hackbarth , Sean M
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 3:54 PM
To:Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc: Kovacic, Raymond Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: DRAFTTestimony
Import ance: High

Per our convers ation, attach ed is the DRAFTtestimony for the 2/12/19 hearing before House Judiciary .
Apologies for the short notice, but the committee sent the hearing invitation to OLA during the
shutdown. Due t o th e short timeline, we reused previously cleared testimony on the same t opic, but
th ere are a few areas (stats mostly) that need to be updated (see commen t s).

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 Invited witnesses include the following:
• Acting Director Vitiello (ICE)
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Commissioner McAleenan (CBP)
Director Henry (HHS)
Former Director Lloyd (HHS)

V/R,
Sean
Sean M. Hackbarth
Office of Congressional Relations IU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

(202) 732i ~b)(6) 1

The below testimony workflow has been assigned to ICE for action. The draft statement is due
to ESEC on 1/31/2019 at 10:00am . Please email ESEC -CA-STAFF with any questions. Thank
you.
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2/12/201
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Family
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1/29/201
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Blan k, Thomas
26 Jan 2019 15:48:16 +0000
Kovacic, Raymon d
RE: Family Separat ion Heari ng

10-4.

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Date: Satur day, Jan 26, 20 19, 10:47 AM
To: Blank, T homas 4(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Subject: RE: Fami ly Separat10n Heanng

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A formal invitation letter will be sent to ICE addresse d to AD 1. CBP is invited and a
similar notice will go to C l. AD 1 can either choose to attend or send a delegate. OLA has
been notified by the Comm ittee as well.

Thank you,
Ray

Raymond Kovaci c
Ass istant Director
ICE - Office of Congressional Relations
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: am1 y eparat10n eanng

Let me give it some thou ght. When you say noticed, what do we have in house? A letter
from the Comm ottee? Or has DH S been asked to provide a witness?

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 Su bject: FW: Family Separation Hearing

Good Morning Tom ,
Chairman Nad ler will be noticing a family separation hearing on 2/12 for ADI to testify.
Since the nomination process is moving forward, who do you recommend as the ICE
witness?

Thank you,
Ray

Raymond Kovacic
Assistant Director
ICE - Office of Congressiona l Relations
Fro m: Hackbarth , Sean M f_b_)(_6_);_(b_)_
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Subj ect: FW: Family Separation Hearing

FYSA
Sean
Sean M. Hackbarth
U .S Immigrations and Customs Enforcement/Office of Congressional Relations
(202) 732 j(b)(6);

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Date: Friday, Jan 25, 2019, 6:36 PM
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 HiJ(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
First, I am glad you both are about to get funding and your staff back, even if for a
short time.
Second, we wanted to let you know, on Monday, we likely will be sending letters
inviting Commissioner McAleenan and Acting Director Vitiello, among others, to
testify at a Family Separation Oversight hearing on February 12th . I wanted to let
you know as soon as we knew to give you all as much time as possible.
I am around on my cell if you have questions .
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
counse l
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security
House Committee on the Judiciary
H2-189 Ford House Office Building
Direct: (202) 226~(b)(6);

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30 May 2019 18:48:09 +0000
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
RE: Folders for COS Blank 's Signat ure/C learance

From :

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Subject:
Thanks very much.

Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immig rat ion and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Depart ment of Homeland Security
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Se nt : Thursday, May 30, 2019 9 :28 AM
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Subject: Folders for COS Blank 's Signature/C learanc e
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I left several folders on you r chair (since Mr. Blank was in a meeting) that I've reviewed &
cleared - ODD has also reviewed and cleared them, including (A) DD Al bence - for COS Blank's
rev iew/signature.
(b)(5)

No issues t hat I saw; I included a coup le of m inor grammatical ed its in my rev iew of these
folder s.
Than k you.

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Office of t he Director (OD)
U.S. Immigra t ion and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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RE: Politico: Former Trump refugee director to depart HHS

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Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Subject : Politico: Forme r Trump refugee director to depart HHS

Politico: Former T rump refugee director to depa rt HHS
By DAN DIAMOND
05/29/2019 11 :07 AM EDT

Scott Lloyd, whose nearly two-year tenure leading the HHS refugee office sparked lawsuits and
congressional inquiries , will leave the Trump administration next week, HHS announced
Wednesday.
Lloyd ran the refugee office for most of 2017 and 2018 as HHS was taking custody of thousands
of migrant children separated from their families under the administration's zero-tolerance border
enforcement policy. The administration struggled to reunify those families after a federal court
order, and House Democrats this year have probed Lloyd's role in the separat ions and whether he
was h·uthful while testify ing to Congress.
Story Continued Below

Lloyd testified in February that he failed to alert HHS leaders about the health risks of separat ing
migrant children. HHS leaders previous ly concluded that Lloyd mismanaged efforts to reunify
families, POLITICO reported last year.
Lloyd also was widely criticized by Democrats and reproductive health groups over his efforts to
block unaccompa n ied teenage girls in gove rnment custody from obta ining abort ions , pro mpting
an ACLU-led legal battle that reached the Supreme Court.
Lloyd was transferred in November 2018 to the HHS office for faith-based initiatives , where he's
served as a liaison betwee n the Trump administration and the religious commun ity.

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Sent:

28 Jan 2019 21:26:35 +0000

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RE: M eet ing to Discuss

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Su bject : FW: Meeting to Discuss

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Just spoke with CBP regarding the be low request from ADl for the Family Separation Hearing on
02/12. I have h im scheduled to meet with Cl on Thu rsday, 01/31 @ t he RRBto discuss.
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Executive Assistant , Office of the Director
U.S. Imm igration and Customs Enforcement
(D) 202-732 b)(6);
(C) 202-819 ~)(7)(
From: Vitiello, Ronald D
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 9:26 AM
To : MCALEENAN, KEVIN K},....
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Subject: RE: Meeting to Discuss

Commissioner,
Pasted below is a heads up from House Judiciary regarding hearing on ZTP.
Like some time NLT Tuesday to get your views and planned representatives.

Ronald D. Vitiello
Acting Director
From: l(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)
Date : Friday, Jan 25, 2019, 6:36 PM
To:(b)(6); (b)(?)( C)

Cc:
Hackbarth, Sean M (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Subject : Re: Family Separation Hearing

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 Adding Sean for ICE.
Sent from my iPhone
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First, I am glad you both are about to get funding and you r staff back, even if for a short time.
Second, we wanted to let you know, on Monday, we likely will be sending let t ers invit ing
Commissioner McAleenan and Acting Director Vitiello, among others, to testify at a Family
Separation Oversight hearing on February 12th . I wanted to let you know as soon as we knew to
give you all as much time as possible .
I am around on my cell if you have questions.
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Counsel
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security
House Committee on the Judiciary
H2-189 Ford House Office Building

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U.S. Immigration
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 From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Blank, Thomas
29 Jan 2019 14:30:14 +0000
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RE: Highlights from the Director's Daily Stand-Up Meeting for 29 January: FYSA

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Thanks very much.
From:i(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Sent : Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:14 AM
To: Blank, Thomas <fb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc:l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Subject: Highlights from the Director's Daily Stand-Up Meeting for 29 January: FYSA

Sir - FYSA: Highlights from the 29 January Director's Stand-Up meeting include the following,
namely:
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Thank you.

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Special Advisor
Office of the Director (OD)
U.S. Immigra t ion and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:47:43 +0000
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J;Loiacono, Adam V;Asher, Nathalie Rj(b)(6);
Subje ct:
RE: GC Legal Memo: Criminal Prosecution of Aliens Who Entered
Unlawfully: Legal Guidance on Potential Separation of Family Members
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 Due to recent increased scrutiny on family separations, we are looking to be more
proactive in how we approach this sensitive issue, understanding that they can quickly
escalate into very high profile cases.
As we discussed on our conference call dated March 28, 2018 (minus PHI), these agreed
upon protocols are only for those FAMU separations that are done by ERO after ERO
accepts custody of a FAMU:
• Authority to separate an alleged FAMU resides at DFOD and FOD level. This
authority is not conferred to acting DFODs.
• Within two hours of the separation, a Field Office FOJC or a FRC AFOD will
send an email notification to JFRMU advising of the separation.*
• Increased awareness and scrutiny of the detained adult's case management are
critical so as to avoid potential gaps in case management and for consideration of
mitigating or aggravating factors (i.e. adult never mentions alleged child vs.
adult consistently trying to connect with separated child).
*JFRMU will be sending a notification template to the FOJCs and FRC AFODs this week
to streamline the process and ensure uniformity in reporting.
Please let me know if you have questions - thank you for your cooperation.
NRA

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Subject: FW: Sen. Merkley Tour Request 6/17/18

Good Evening All,
SEN Merkley is requesting a tour of Port Isabel Det Ctr again . Dave is working it from
ERO.
Due to the sensitivity of recent events, I thought you should be aware .
Thank you,
Ray

Raymond Kovacic
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Subject: FW: Sen. Merkley Tour Request 6/17/18

Hey Dave, urgent please see below.

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Subject: FW: Sen. Merkley Tour Request 6/ 17/18

All, please see below, Sen Merkley is request ing a tour of Port Isabael on Sunday the
17th with multiple other members. I'll be speaking to his staff on Monday to gauge our
ability to sway them to a M-F visit but similar to the Saturday, June 23rd CODEL,
however with votes and congress being in session it will probably limit their ava ilability.
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Sen. Merkley would like to request a tour of Port Isabel ICEDetention Facility on Sunday, June
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OFF ICE OF SENA TOR JEFF MERKLEY

313 Har t Senate Office Bldg .

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Blank, Thomas
Thu, 8 Mar 2018 16:52:58 +0000
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Separation of Family Units
Consolidated HSI CBP FAM U Document .pdf
Norm al

Tracy:
Attached is a document compiled from HSI, ERO, and CBPdata which was prepared in response to your
request below. This summary includes Human Smuggling Cell (HSC) Intelligence Products, CBP
Intelligence Products, the Enforcement Integrated Database (EID) Detention Notes, an ERO Intelligence
Lead (DROLEAD)report as well as a list that CBP created related to separated Family Units. Of note the
CBP list also covers those separated due to a sponsor's criminal history etc.
Let us know what else you need.
Regards,
Tom

From: Short, Tracy

Sent : Tuesday, March 6, 2018 1:30 PM
To: Blank, Thoma s
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Subject: Data on separat ions
Tom ,
Can ICE provide data on separation of children from the ir purported fam ily members for FY 2017 and FY
2018 TD? Th is would be for any reason , including prosecution of the parent and failure to establ ish a
fami lial relationship . Thanks .
Tracy

Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
US Imm igratio n and Custom s Enfo rcement
US Department of Homeland Security
500 12th Street SW
Washingt on, D.C. 20536
Offic e 202 732lth\t R\·I
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Mon, 4 Jun 2018 00:15:29 +0000
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FW: Urgent: Sen. Merkley visit to McAllen the Border Patrol Processing
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We ll, I guess he got his tour
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Subject: FW: Urgent: Sen. Merkley visit to McAllen the Border Patrol Processing Center tomorrow

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Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:10:26 +0000
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RE: Sen. Merkley Tour Request 6/17 /18
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Subject: RE: Sen. Merkley Tour Request 6/ 17/ 18
Did Merkley get a tour? He would have held a press conference if he did most likely.
Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Imm igrat ion and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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 Good Evening All,
SEN Merkley is requesting a tour of Port Isabel Det Ctr again. Dave is working it from ERO.
Due to the sensitivity of recent events, I thought you should be aware.
Thank you,
Ray

Raymond Kovacic
Assistant Director
ICE - Office of Congressional Relations
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To: Kovacic, Raymond <1,fh_)_fn_)_· f-h-v =
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Subject : RE:Sen. Merkley Tour Request 6/17 /18
We already know from last week that Senator isn't going to budge. I'll let Bible know but he will
be in New Orleans for NSA.

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Subject: FW: Sen. Merkley Tour Request 6/17 /18
Hey Dave, urgent please see below.

Thank you,
Ray

Raymond Kovacic
Assistant Director
ICE - Office of Congressional Relations
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multiple other members. I'll be speaking to his staff on Monday to gauge our ability to sway
them to a M-F visit but similar to the Saturday, June 23rd CODEL,how ever with votes and
congress being in session it will probably lim it their availability.
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Hi (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Sen. Merkley would like to request a tour of Port Isabel ICE Detention Facility on Sunday, June
17th for himself and several colleagues.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you can approve this visit .
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Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:34:02 +0000
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Johnson, Tae D;Asher, Nathalie R;Albence, Matthew; (b)(5 ); (b)(l )(C)

Subject:
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RE: Prospective Family Separation Flores 'Fix' Legisla
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Ray:
Just to be clear on tours of detention facilities. While the FOOSwill generally advise ERO Headquarters
about Congressiona l visit requests, please make sure that OCR advises ERO leadership and the OD when
requests are received. Same for CFO if appropriators ask.
Thanks,
Tom
Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
202 732.fiill]
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Subject: RE: Prospective Family Separation Flores 'Fix' Legislation
Ray:
I'm not aware that anyth ing's been develope d to date. Tae and ERO would be t he first to do such an
analysis and ICE budget would help put that into a final ICE deliverable.
Steve

Stephen Roncone
Immigration and Cust oms Enforcement
Chief Financial Officer
202 897 Kb)(6);

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Steve,
Do we have figures to support increased detention costs with a Flores fix?

Thank you,
Ray

Raymond Kovacic
Assistant Director
ICE - Office of Congressional Relations

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Chief Financial Officer
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Subject : FW: Prospective Family Separation Flores 'Fix' Legislation

Sir - Please see below; GOP Senators are working on a possible Flores 'Fix' that would mandate families
at the Southwest Border are kept together.
OCR wants to know, what, if anything, ICE has derived on possible ADP & dollar/
a 'Fix' occur & families be kept together .

resource needs should

Please see the article below linked wi t h full text copied; I will engage ERO on this issue to assess
what/how much additional ADP & funding ICE would need in the event of a Flores' Fix' with your
approval?
Thank you .

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'GOP senators drafting legislation to keep immigrant families together.' from The Hill.
Cornyn, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said the legislation is cu rrently being crafted by a working group of
GOP senato rs, but they are hoping to pitch the Senate GOP conference on the bill as early as the
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 "The bottom line is that it would make sure families stay together through the entirety of the legal
proceedings and make sure they get an expedited hearing in front of an immigration judge," Cornyn
said.
Cornyn's comments come as President Trump's "zero tolerance" policy along the border, which is
forcing the separation of immigrant families, has sparked high-profile backlash among Republicans. GOP
lawmakers are weighing what, if any, action they should take to push back on Trump.
Senate Democrats have united behind a bill from Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), but Republicans argue
that bill is too broad and would result in the release of immigrants trying to enter the United States
illegally.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is expected to introduce his own bill, while GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) said
40 senators approached him to discuss legislation during a Monday night vote series.
Cornyn added that the working group is trying to come up with one bill that could merge the various
ideas being bandied about the GOP conference.
"My understanding of what the staff has done is come up with a consensus of all these bills ... that could
garner the broader support in our conference," he said. "Ideally, what we 'd do is be able to get this
hotlined and get it to the president's desk in short order."
He said separate ly that if they could get enough support for their legislation it could be moved through
the Senate "in a matter of days."
But any legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate. Getting a bill "hotlined" would require the
consent of every senator, which could be a political impossibility on an issue as divisive as immigration.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who is a part of Cornyn's working group, separately told radio host Hugh
Hewitt that he would try to attach an immigration proposal to a larger appropriations bill being debated
by the Senate this week.
"All we need to do, Hugh, is overturn the so-called 'Flores Settlement,' allow families to be held at the
border, provide a little bit of extra money to the military and OHSfor family housing units while those
claims are adjudicated," he said.
Cotton added that "we're going to offer an amendment this week on the spend ing bill. It can be done
promptly."

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Subject: RE: Family Separation Legislation

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kb)(6):
That's right, check out the quote from Sen Cotton in this article
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/392996-gop-senators-drafting-legislation-to-keep-immigrantfamilies-together

l(b)(6) ; (b)(?)(C)
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Office of Congressional Relations
U.S. Immigrat ion and Customs Enforcement
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Hi l(b)(6);
If I understand your question correctly, you're asking what, if anything, ICE has worked up$ and
additional ADP wise in the event a Flores fix arose & became law? Thanks; I'm double - checking with
ERO as well.

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U.S. lmmi ration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Subject : Family Separation Legislation
Im port ance: High

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Blank, Thomas
Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:21:35 +0000
Albence, Matthew
RE: OoO Support to OHS/ICEfor Family Units - Executive Order on
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Thanks . I don't think so. Take Tae of you want.

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Subject: FW: DoD Support to DHS/ICE for Family Units - Executive Order on Family Separation

Do you want to go to this meeting?
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Subject: RE: DoD Support to DHS/ICE for Family Units - Exec utive Order on Family Separation
Ok. I'll set up transport and include him in the invite . Let me know tomorrow if you want to add
anyone else.
Hope you get some rest .

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Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:30 PM
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have +2 for the RRB meeting . Who are you br inging with you?

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Yes. Plus Tae and anyone else from CMD that's needed

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Subject: RE: DoD Support to DHS/ICEfor Family Units - Executive Order on Family Separation

W ill you or Nathalie be on th is call tomorrow?

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 -----Origi nal Appointment----From:l(b)(6); (b )(7)( C)
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 8:50 PM
To: !<b)(6): (b)( 7)(C)
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Subject: DoD Support to OHS/ICEfor Family Units - Executive Order on Family Separation
When : Thursday, June 21, 2018 1:30 PM-2:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where : Pentagon 30247 or Phone Conference
Importance : High
Mr. Albence,
I here is the call in information for Thursday afternoon's
On behalf of DASDkb)(6):
discussion on DoD support to DHS/ICEfor housing family units. We will have senior official
representation from the Military Services and other OSD and Joint Staff offices invo lved in
providing the support. Please forward this to the other officials in ICE that need to part icipate in
the conference call.
The call in information is:

If you have any questions, please let us know.
Very Respectfully

eputy ,rector, Defense Support of Civil Authorities
ODASDHomeland Defense Integration &
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
OASDHomeland Defense & Global Security
(W) 571-256 (b)(6);
(BB) 703-50 (b)(?)(C)

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Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:50:02 +0000
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Jon Feere
Senior Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security

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This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and/or
deliberative and/or law enforcement sensitive information. It is not for release, review ,
retransmission, dissemination, or use by anyone other than the intended recipient. Any
disclosure of this communication or its attachments must be approved by U.S. Immigration and
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Blank, Thomas
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:01:04 +0000
Albence, Matthew
l(b )(6); (b )(7)( C)
FW: Fact Sheet - Family Separation and Reunification
Fact Sheet - Family Separation and Reunificat ion June 2018.docx
Normal

Matt:
Do you have concerns about sending the below paragraph over? It was cleared through EROfor the
transition documents prepared for Vitiello.
Tom
Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Home land Security
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Subject : Fact Sheet - Family Separation and Reunification

Per discussion, this is the most recent document I have on hand re: reunification. It was tasked out for
the transition binder. There's only a paragraph on reu n ificat ion below/attached. It's my understanding
that EROhas more detailed information than this.
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Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:06:18 +0000
Wolf, Chad
Fact Sheet - Family Separation and Reunification
Normal

Chad:
A little more granular information than what was prepared fo~b)(6) jlast night. This is cleared by ICE and
was part of the briefing materials put together and delivered to Ron Vitiello this week.
Tom
Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Home land Security

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Homan, Thomas
11 Dec 2017 17:58:58 -0500
Blank, Thomas
RE: S1 Decision Memos

He wasn't in the meet ing

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Subject : RE: SJ Decision Memos
Tom:
I am confused about why she asked for Decision Memos when the FAMU was already done and
ready to go? Presumably Nealon heard her ask and the documen t s are his.
Tom

From: Homan, Thomas

Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 5:44 PM
To: Blank, Thomas
Subject: RE: S1 Decision Memos

The first one is good to go but the UAC one is about a different topic. They are
discussing l(b)(5)

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coordinated and cleared with us. See attached. kb)(5)

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 Let me know what you think.
Tom

From: Seguin, Debbie
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:26 PM
To: b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Blank, Thomas; Jackson, Frances M.
Cc: b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject: RE: Sl Decision Memos
Attached is the OHSPLCYsigned family separation memo. Also attached is the UAC redesignation memo (also signed by OHS PLCY)
Kb)(5)

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To: Blank, Thomas; Jackson, Frances M.; Seguin, Debbie
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Cc:kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject: RE: Sl Decision Memos
Ok, my mistake. I thought they would have originated with us. Knowing they came from OHS
will help me search differently .
l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(202) 732 . .b)(6);
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From: Blank, Thomas
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4: 15 PM
To: Jackson, Frances M.; (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Seguin, Debbie
Cc: b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
SubJect:
Kb)(6);
I'm sure you do but I am not sure how they are coded or titled. These memos would have been
signed by Acting Assistant Secretary James Nealon and have come down here for comment and
coordination from the OHSOffice of Policy. It would have been in the early September
timeframe.
Debbie, I think you are aware of this as we ll and may have copies.
Tom

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Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:11 PM

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Subject: RE: Sl Decision Memos

ERO is still checking with ERO-taskings and the division.
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Sent: Monday, December 11 2017 4:10 PM
To: Blank, Thomas (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

(b)(6) ; (b)(?)(C)

Seguin, Debbie

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Subject: RE: Sl Decision Memos

Tom,
We cannot find any decision memos in our system related to these topics . My staff and I also
don't remember seeing any come through us but we will be on stand-by to assist.

l(b)(6);

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Let's start with you. We are being tasked with draf t ing Decisio n Memos for S1 on separating
Family Units and on vetting sponsors when they pr esent themselves to take a UAC from HHS.
Neither of these are new and I believe DM's have previously been drafted . ES may have them.
Policy may have them and ERO may have them.
We need to get them dusted off , interna lly coordinated and sent over to OHS.
Let me know what the status is.
Tom
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Sent:

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RE: Heads Up - S1 briefing next Mon

Subject :

Ok . Thank s.

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Each component should send me their respective briefing slides by 4:00 p.m. 1 tomorrow,
Sunday. Please let me know if you have questions._
PLCV/ESEC

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up for review before it goes through the formal ESECclearance process.
Thank you.
Tracy

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All,
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 All,
Attached is a draft agenda for the Immigration and Border Security briefing for Sl next Monday
at 12:45. I have copied it into this email for ease. This will be a 90 minute briefing. I have
probably over-included most of the relevant agenda items that I could think of based on prior
briefings, but some may be missing or incomplete. Please review this draft agenda, revise, and
consolidate the attached Word document into one document and return it to me ASAP,as once
it is in final form it will be tasked back out to you through ESECto prepare the briefing
materials. Please consolidate issues for efficiency.
Thanks.
Tracy
Secretary's Immigration and Border Security Briefing

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 policy fixes and long-term , such as regs and legislation). Please stand-by for further
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Good Afternoon:
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votes are planned later in the week) and Senators are developing and dropping bills that affect us t hi s
week, I wanted to make sure we are on the same page. l(b)(5)
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Tom
Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Home land Security
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Sent : Tuesday, June 19, 2018 4:40 PM
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'GOP senators drafting legislation to keep immigrant families together,' from The Hill.
Cornyn, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said the legislation is currently being crafted by a working group of
GOP senators, but they are hoping to pitch the Senate GOP conference on the bill as early as the
Tuesday policy lunch.
"The bottom line is that it would make sure families stay together through the entirety of the legal
proceedings and make sure they get an expedited hearing in front of an immigration judge," Cornyn
said.
Cornyn's comments come as President Trump's "zero tolerance" policy along the border, which is
forcing the separation of immigrant families, has sparked high- profile backlash among Republicans. GOP
lawmakers are weighing what, if any, action they should take to push back on Trump.
Senate Democrats have united behind a bill from Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), but Republicans argue
that bill is too broad and would result in the release of immigrants trying to enter the United States
illegally.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is expected t o introduce his own bill, while GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) said
40 senators approached him to discuss legislation during a Monday night vote series.
Cornyn added that the working group is trying to come up with one bill that could merge the various
ideas being bandied about the GOP conference .
"My understanding of what the staff has done is come up with a consensus of all these bills ... that could
garner the broader support in our conference," he said. "Ideally, what we'd do is be able to get this
hotlined and get it to the president's desk in short order."
He said separate ly that if they could get enough support for their legislation it could be moved through
the Senate "in a matter of days."
But any legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate. Getting a bill "hotlined" would require the
consent of every senator, which could be a political impossibility on an issue as divisive as immigration.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who is a part of Cornyn's working group, separately told radio host Hugh
Hewitt that he would try to attach an immigration proposal to a larger appropriations bill being debated
by the Senate this week.

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 "All we need to do, Hugh, is overt urn the so-called 'Flores Settlement,' allow families to be held at the
border, provide a little bit of extra money to the military and DHSfor fam ily housing units while t hose
claims are adjudicated," he said.
Cotton added that "we're going to offer an amendme nt this week on the spending bill. It can be done
promptly."

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 Homan, Thomas
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 01:09:13 +0000
Loiacono, Adam V;Blank, Thomas;Edge, Peter T
Cc:
Albence, Matthew;Ashe r, Nathalie R;Benner, Derek N;Erichs,
Alysa;Davis, Mike P;Davidson, Michael J;Loiacono, Adam V;Skinner, Moira
Subje ct:
RE: Mej ia-Mejia v. ICE, No. 18-1445 (D.D.C. filed June 19, 2018) -Individual Family Separation Lawsuit
Import ance:
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Subject: Mejia-Mejia v. ICE , No. 18-1445 (D.D.C . filed June 19, 2018)-- Individual Family
Separation Lawsuit

AllToday, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia , an individual plaintiff filed a
complaint against the U.S. Government and a number of government officials in their official
capacities (including Acting Director Homan) challenging her separation from her child and
seeking the release of her child from HHS ORR. Plaintiff also filed a motion for a temporary
restraining order. A copy of the pleadings are attached and a short summary is below.
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Thanks,

Adam V. Loiacono
Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Enforcement and Lit igat ion
Office of the Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Desk: 202-732 hURY
lphone : 202-500 b)(6);
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
--ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE ---ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT --This commun icat ion and any attachments may contain conf identia l and/or sensitive attorney/cl ient priv ileged information or attorney work
product and/or law enforcement sensitive information . It is not for release, review , retransm ission, dissem ination, or use by anyone other
than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender if this email has been misdirected and immediately destroy all originals and copies.
Furthermore do not print, copy, re-transm it, disseminate, or otherwise use this information. Any disclosure of this communication or its
attachments must be approved by the Office of the Principal Legal Adv isor, U.S . Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This document is
for INTERNAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY and may be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Informat ion Act, 5 USC §§
552(b)(5), (b)(7).

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 From:
Blank, Thomas
Sent:
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:18:21 +0000
To:
Rodriguez, Waldemar
Subject:
FW: Yet ANOTHER Family Separation Challenge -- Padilla v. ICE, No. 18-928
{W.D. Wash. filed June 25, 2018
Attachments :
1-complaint-2.pdf
Importance:
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Waldemar:
Can you share what you have on this one?
Tom
Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Home land Security
202 73 fh)(R)
Cell 202 591 (b)(6):

From: Davis, Mike P
Sent : Tuesday, June 26, 2018 3:33 PM
To: Edge, Peter T Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Subject: Yet ANOTHER Family Separation Challenge -- Padilla v. ICE, No. 18-928 {W.D. Wash. filed June
25,2018

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AllA new lawsuit challenging family separation was filed yesterday, this time in the U.S. District
Court for the Western District of Washington. In addition to challenging the "policy" of family
separation, Plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunct ion to enjoin DHSand the named
components from separating any more families, force reunification of families already
separated, and prevent removal of parents who are not reunited with their children until a
hearing can be held to determine whether separation is warranted. The preliminary injunction
also seeks to force USCISto conduct credible fear interviews within 7 days of the proposed
court order. A short summary follows, and the complaint is attached.
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Individual defendants, named in their official capacity only, are ICE Acting Director Homan, ICE
Seattle Field Office Director Marc J. Moore , OHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen , USCIS Director L.
Francis Cissna, CBP Comm issioner Kevin K. McA leenan, HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II, and ORR
Director Scott Lloyd. Defendants also include OHS, ICE, CBP, USCIS, HHS, and ORR.
Thanks ,
M ike

Michael P. Davis
Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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integrity

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From : Davis, Mi ke P
Se nt : Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:37 AM
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RE: Another Attorney Access Lawsuit -- FCISheridan -- Innovation Law Lab v. Nielsen, No. 181098 (D. Ore. filed June 22, 2018)

lSubject:

Yesterday, Judge Michael Simon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, granted
Plaintiffs' TRO request (order attached). Under the TRO, unless and until ordered or agreed
otherwise, for the next 28 days:

1. Credible fear interviews at FDC Sheridan cannot proceed unless the alien has been able
to attend a "know your rights" (KYR) training session conducted by Law Lab (the pro
bono outfit that brought the lawsuit), and if the detainee has requested representation
from a Law Lab attorney or other legal counsel , to consult with that attorney;
2. FDCSheridan detainees can't be transferred outside of the District of Oregon without
3.

4.

5.

6.
7.

the consent of counsel for that detainee or prior leave of court;
The Government needs to provide Law Lab's designated pro bono attorneys, or a
detainee's otherwise designated counsel of choice, with access to at least two of FDC
Sheridan's attorney visitation rooms for a minimum of six hours per day, seven days a
week, to perform group KYRtraining as well as individualized interviews and
consultations with aliens detained at FDCSheridan. We also need to "make all
reasonable efforts" to ensure that these attorney visitation rooms are equipped with
outside- line telephones that have speakerphone capability, to facilitate an attorney's
consultation with a detainee who does not speak English by calling a telephoneaccessible interpreter or interpretation service. Attorney calls may not be monitored;
BOP/ICEmust install at least four telephone lines in each detention unit where aliens
are held, with each line capable of placing free direct calls to legal service providers,
including to Law Lab. Phone lines must be accessible during facility "awake hours," or
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., whichever is longer, seven days a week, and attorney
calls may not be monitored;
The Federal Public Defender for the District of Oregon and any counsel of record must
be provided advance notice of any scheduled credible fear interview;
Attorneys must be allowed to use laptop s in accordance with BOP security guidelines
while performing legal services on behalf of aliens at FDCSheridan; and
ICEand BOP must appropriately allocate ICEand BOP resources sufficient to
accommodate the expanded attorney visiting time and other requirements of this
Order.

Thanks,

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 Mike

Michael P. Davis
Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. lmmi ration and Customs Enforcement
(202) 732 (b)(6); Desk) I (202) 90,t:b)(6);!Cell)
b)(6) ; (b)(7)(C)
From : Davis, Mike P

Sent : Monday, June 25, 2018 8:10 AM
To: Edge, Peter Tl(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

Matthew j(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Cc: Loiacono, Adam V kb)(6): (b)(7)( C)
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Subject: Another Attorney Access Lawsuit -- FCI Sheridan -- Innovation Law Lab v. Nielsen, No. 18-1098
(D. Ore. filed June 22, 2018)

AllI am writing to advise you of anothe r lawsuit challenging attorney access issues at a BOP
facility, this lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and is directed
at the FCI Sheridan. It raises near ly identical issues to the Castillo lawsuit referenced below. A
short summary follows and the comp laint and mot ion for TRO are attached.
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Thanks and regards,
Mike

Michael P. Davis
Executiv e Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
U .S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

202-732-l'h ) (n

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With honor and integrity, we will safeguard
the American people, our homeland, and our values.
Integrity

From : Loiacono, Adam V
Se nt : Friday, June 22, 2018 10:57 AM
To: Edge, Peter T kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc: Davis, Mike P l

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Subject : Attorney Access Litigat ion at Victorvi lle -- Castillo v. Nielsen, No. 18- 1317 (C.D. Cal. fi led June
19, 2018).
AllIn light of efforts to expeditiously expand detentio n capacity, I wanted to bring the following lawsuit to
your attention. On Tuesday, t he ACLU fi led a lawsuit challenging att orney access at the Victorville BOP
facility. A short summary fo llows and the complaint and TRO motion are attached .
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Thanks,
Adam V. Loiacono
Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Enforcement and Litigation
Office of the Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. Immigr ation and Customs Enforcement
Desk: 202 -732 --llliRfil]
lpho ne: 202 -S00l(b)(6);
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-- ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE ---ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT --This commun icatio n and any attachments may contain confide ntial and/or sensitive attorney/clien t privi leged informat ion or attorney wor k product
and/o r law enforceme nt sens itive information. It is not for release , review , retrans mission, dissemi nation, or use by anyone other than the intended
recipient. Please notify the sende r if this ema il has been misdirected and imme diately destroy all origina ls and copies. Furthermore do not print, copy ,
re-transm it, disseminate, or otherw ise use this information. Any disclosure of this comm unication or its attachme nts must be ap proved by the Office of
the Principal Lega l Advisor, U.S. Imm igration an d Customs Enforcement. This document is for INTERNA L GOV ERNMENT USE ONLY and may be
exempt from disclos ure under the Freedom of Informa tion Act, 5 USC§§ 552(b)(5) , (b)(7).

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Sent:
To:

Blank, Thomas
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:49:58 +0000
Johnson, LizJ(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

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Subject:
FW: Yet ANOTHER Family Separation Challenge -- Padilla v. ICE, No. 18-928
{W.D. Wash. filed June 25, 2018
Attachments :
1-complaint-2.pdf
Importance:
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Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Home land Security

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From: Davis, Mike P
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 3:33 PM
To: Edge, Peter T!(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Matthew (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Cc: Loiacono, Adam V (b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: Yet ANOTHER Family Separation Challenge -- Padilla v. ICE, No. 18-928 {W.D. Wash. filed June
25,2018

AllA new lawsuit challenging family separation was filed yesterday, this time in the U.S. District
Court for the Western District of Washington. In addition to challenging the "policy" of family
separation, Plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunct ion to enjoin DHSand the named
components from separating any more families, force reunification of families already
separated, and prevent removal of parents who are not reunited with their children until a
hearing can be held to determine whether separation is warranted. The preliminary injunction
also seeks to force USCISto conduct credible fear interv iews within 7 days of the proposed
court order. A short summary follows, and the complaint is attached.
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Individual defendants, named in their official capacity only, are ICE Acting Director Homan, ICE
Seattle Field Office Director Marc J. Moore, OHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, USCIS Director L.
Francis Cissna, CBP Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan, HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II, and ORR
Director Scott Lloyd. Defendants also include OHS, ICE, CBP, USCIS, HHS, and ORR.
Thanks,
Mike

Michael P. Davis
Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

202-732~(b)(6);

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With honor and integrity, we will safeguard
the American people, our homeland, and our values.
Int egr ity

• Courage

• Exce ll ence

Fro m : Davis, Mike P

Se nt: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:37 AM
To: Edge, Peter T j (b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Matthew
b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Cc: Loiacono, Adam V (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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Subject: RE: Another Attorney Access Lawsuit -- FCISheridan -- Innovation Law Lab v. Nielsen, No. 181098 (D. Ore . filed June 22, 2018)

Yesterday, Judge Michael Simon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, granted
Plaintiffs' TRO request (order attached). Under the TRO, unless and until ordered or agreed
otherwise, for the next 28 days:

1. Credible fear interviews at FDC Sheridan cannot proceed unless the alien has been able
to attend a "know your rights" (KYR) training session conducted by Law Lab (the pro
bono outfit that brought the lawsuit), and if the detainee has requested representation
from a Law Lab attorney or other legal counsel , to consult with that attorney ;
2. FDC Sheridan detainees can't be transferred outside of the District of Oregon without
the consent of counsel for that detainee or prior leave of court;
3. The Government needs to provide Law Lab's designated pro bono attorneys, or a
detainee's otherwise designated counse l of choice, with access to at least two of FDC
Sheridan's attorney visitation rooms for a minimum of six hours per day, seven days a
week, to perform group KYRtraining as well as individualized interviews and
consultations with aliens detained at FDC Sheridan. We also need to "make all
reasonab le efforts" to ensure that these attorney visitation rooms are equipped with
outside-line telephones that have speakerphone capability, to facilitate an attorney's
consultation with a detainee who does not speak English by calling a telephoneaccessible interpreter or interpretation service. Attorney calls may not be monitored;
4. BOP/ICE must install at least four te lephone lines in each detention unit where aliens
are held, with each line capable of placing free direct calls to legal service providers,
including to Law Lab. Phone lines must be accessible during facility "awake hours," or
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., whichever is longer, seven days a week, and attorney
calls may not be monitored;
5. The Federa l Public Defender for the District of Oregon and any counsel of record must
be provided advance notice of any scheduled credible fear interview;
6. Attorneys must be allowed to use laptops in accordance with BOP security guidelines
while performing legal services on behalf of aliens at FDC Sheridan; and
7. ICE and BOP must appropriately allocate ICE and BOP resources sufficient to
accommodate the expanded attorney visiting time and other requirements of this
Order.

Thanks,
Mike

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Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(202) 73 (b)( 6 (Desk) I (202) 904-!(b)(6'!Cell)
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
From : Davis, Mik e P

Sent : Monday , June 25, 2018 8:10 AM
To: Edge, Peter T (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Matthew (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Cc: Loiacono, Adam V <dfhH R\· fh\n,r r.,

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Subject: Another Attorney Access Lawsuit -- FCI Sheridan -- Innovation Law Lab v. Nielsen, No. 18-1098
(D. Or e. filed June 22, 2018)

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All -

I am writing to advise you of another lawsuit challenging attorney access issues at a BOP
facility, this lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and is directed
at the FCI Sheridan. It raises nearly identical issues to the Castillo lawsuit referenced below. A
short summary follows and the complaint and motion for TRO are attac hed.
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 Thanks and regards,
Mike

Michael P. Davis
Execut ive Deputy Principal Lega l Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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202-732J(b )(6);

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With honor and integrity, we will safeguard
the American people, our homeland, and our values.
Integrity

• Courage

• Excellence

From : Loiacono, Adam V
Se nt : Friday, June 22, 2018 10:57 AM
To: Edge, Peter T Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
~ Blank, Thomas 4(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc: Davis, Mike P L
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Subject : Attorney Access Litigat ion at Victorvi lle -- Castillo v. Nielsen, No. 18- 1317 (C.D. Cal. fi led June
19, 2018).
AllIn light of efforts to expeditiously expand detentio n capacity, I wanted to bring the following lawsuit to
your attention. On Tuesday, t he ACLU fi led a lawsuit challenging att orney access at the Victorville BOP
facility. A short summary fo llows and the complaint and TRO motion are attached .
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Thanks,
Adam V. Loiacono
Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Enforcement and Litigation
Office of the Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. Immigr ation and Customs Enforcement
Desk: 202-732 -kbH6):
lpho ne: 202-500!/h\/ R\·

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!(b )( 6 ): (b )( 7 )( C )

-- ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE ---ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT --This commun icatio n and any attachments may contain confide ntial and/or sensitive attorney/clien t privi leged informat ion or attorney wor k product
and/o r law enforceme nt sens itive information. It is not for release , review . retrans mission, dissemi nation, or use by anyone other than the intended
recipient. Please notify the sende r if this ema il has been misdirected and imme diately destroy all origina ls and copies. Furthermore do not print, copy ,
re-transm it, disseminate, or otherw ise use this information. Any disclosure of this comm unication or its attachme nts must be ap proved by the Office of
the Principal Lega l Advisor, U.S. Imm igration an d Customs Enforcement. This document is for INTERNA L GOV ERNMENT USE ONLY and may be
exempt from disclos ure under the Freedom of Informa tion Act, 5 USC§§ 552(b)(5) , (b)(7).

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 From :
Sent :
To :
Subject:

Blank, Thomas
11 Oct 2017 12:24 :04 -0400
Albence, Matthew
RE: Enforcement Lifecycle Request- DPC- FOLLOW UP

She is added.

From: Albence, Matthew
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:35 AM
To : Blank, Thomas
Subject: RE: Enforcement Lifecycle Request- DPC- FOLLOW UP

Ok-Phi l told me about that. If you could add Frances please. Thank s!

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From : Blank, Thomas 4(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Da te: Wedne sday, Oct 11, 20 17, 10:32 AM
To: Albence, Matth ew 4"b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: RE: Enforcement Lifecycle Request- DPC - FOLLO W UP
Loo king at 12:30. (b) (5)

(b) (5)

Alsq(b)(6l Anybody else?

From: Albence, Matthew
Sent: Wednesday , October 11, 2017 11:17 AM
To : Blank, Thomas
Subject : RE: Enfo rcement Lifecycle Request- DPC- FOLLOW UP

Can we get on Tom' s calendar Tomorro w. I shou ld be back in office by 10

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Subject: RE: Enforcement Lifecyc le Request- DP C - FOLLO W UP
Matt:

Tom

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 From: Albence, Matthew
Sent : Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:56 AM
To : Seguin, Debbie; Blank, Thomas
Cc: kbl(Bl:(bl(7l(Cl
!Miller, Philip T
Subject : RE: Enforcement Lifecycle Request- DPC - FOLLOW UP

Not sure if we have it, although it's not necessary for the WH quest ion.
(b) (5)

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From: Seguin, D ebbie 4('b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Date: Wedne sday , Oct 11, 2017 , 9:52 AM
To : Albence, Matthew (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
iller, Ph ilip T (b)(
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Subj ect :
: n orcement Lifecycle Request- DPC - FOLLOW UP
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Thanks, Matt . Should I go back and ask for a copy of what they sent to the WH or do you have it?

From: Albence, Matthew
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:39 AM
To : Blank, Thomas; Seguin, Debbie
Cc~(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) ~ Miller, Philip T
Subject: RE: Enforcement Lifecycle Request- DPC - FOLLOW UP

10-4. Will do.
K~!~~);,
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From: Blank , Thoma s <l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Date: Wedne sday, Oct l l, 2017, I0:3 I AM
, Seguin , Debbie {b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Tom

From: Albence, Matthew
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:29 AM
To : Seguin, Debbie; Blank, Thomas
Cc:k b)(6) ; (b)(7)(C) !Miller, Philip T
Subject: RE: Enforcement Lifecycle Request- DPC - FOLLOW UP

(b )(5)

Thanks all.
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Debbie

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 Cc:

Blank, Thomas
11 Dec 2017 16:27:39 -0500
Seguin, Debbie (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
b)(6) ; (b)(7)(C)

Subject:

RE: S1 Decision Memos

From:
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ackson, Frances M .

Thanks. This helps a good deal.

From: Seguin, Debbie

Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:26 PM
To:
Blank Thomas; Jackson, Frances M.
Cc b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
b)(6) ; (b)(7)(C)
Subject: RE: 5 1 Decision Memos
Attached is the (b) (5)

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Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:16 PM
To: Blank, Thomas; Jackson, Frances M.; Seguin, Debbie
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me search differently.
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Sent: Monday, December 11 2017 4:15 PM
To: Jackson Frances M.; (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Seguin, Debbie
Cc (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
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Subject: RE: 51 Decision Memos

I'm sure you do but I am not sure how they are coded or titled.

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 Debbie, I t hink you are aware of this as well and may have copies.
Tom

From : Jackson, FrancesM.
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:11 PM
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Blank, Thomas; Seguin, Debbie
Cc: b)(B); (b)(?)(C)
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Tom,
We cannot find any decision memos in our system related to these topics. My staff and I also don't
remember seeing any come through us but we will be on stand -by to assist.
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Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 3:39 PM
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We need to get them dusted off, int ernally coordinat ed and sent over t o DHS.
Let me know wh at the status is.
Tom

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 Thomas Blank
Chief of Staff
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
US Department of Homeland Security
500 12th Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20536
Office 202 732ffb)(6): I
Cell 202 591 (b)(6);
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Blank, Thomas
21 Dec 2017 17:52:51 -0500
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FW: Urgent New York Times Request

FYSA

From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 5:43 PM
To: Homan, Thomas; Edge, Peter T; Albence, Matthew ; Miller, Philip T; Benner, Derek N; Alysa Erichs;
Davis, Mike P; Seguin, Debbie; Johnson, Tae D
packson, Frances M.; l(b)(6);
Charissa M
Subject: FW: Urgent New York Times Request

Cc: Blank, Thomas;Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

IElzea, Jennifer; Pallas,

All - ju st a heads up that the NYT and Washington Post are both expected to run stories this
weekend focused on the series of policy meas ures DHS is considerin re ardin FAMUs and
UACs. More details below about what they're reporting (b)(5)
DHS is providing the following general response:
"Illegal immigration has declined dramatically over the last year under President Trump. When
the numbers of border apprehensions hit historic lows this spring, we noted that the numbers
were likely to climb in time as it can be very difficult to sustain these reduced levels, especia lly
when smugglers and transnational criminal organizations have the time and resources to exp loit
existing and well known loopholes. The Administrat ion has asked Congress for additional
resources and authorities to support our immigration priorities - includin g funding for the border
wall, enhancing interior enforcement and reforming our outda ted visa lottery and chain migration
policies.
"The Trump Adm inistration Immigration Policy Priorities were released on October 8, 2017 and
articulated the Department's primary objectives related to border secur ity and interior
enforcement. These priorities include addressing critical pull factors by closing loopholes and
reforming the asylum process and parole policies that enable illegal immigration and swell the
immigrat ion court backlog; ensu ring the safe and exped itious return of Unaccompanied Alien
Children (UACs) and family units; and expediting the return of individuals illegally present in
the United States. To achieve those objectives, DHS, in cooperation with interagency partners,
reviewed proced ural, policy, regulatory and legis lative changes to achieve the objective of better
securing the border. Some of these procedural, policy, and regulatory changes have been
approved and DHS is working with other Departments and Agenc ies to implement."

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Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 4:20 PM
To: ICEMedia; Rodriguez, Sarah
Subject: Urgent New York T imes Request

Hi All,
My sincere apologies for the late notice on this req uest. I'm providing as much time
as possible.
We are running a story in Saturday 's newspaper about the suite of policies being considered by Secretary
Nielsen with regard to families and unaccompanied minors who enter the country without authori zation .
The story, which will be attributed to officials at the State Department , the White House and OHS, who
declined to be named because they were not authori zed to speak publicly, will say that ICE has proposed
to Secretary Nielson the elimination of family detention , such that parents and children who cross the
border together will be automatically separated from one another , with parents being placed in ICE
custody and children being placed in ORR custody.
It will also refer to the NGO report that claims to have documented more than 150 cases of this already
happening, despite that it has not yet been adopted as an officia l policy .
The story will go on to mention other policies that are under consideration by the secretary, which include
ICE taking over and beefing up the background checks that are conducted on people who sponsor
unaccompanied minors , and expanding those checks to include other peop le who live in the same home.
Another proposed policy that will be mentioned is one to conduct random spot checks on the homes where
UACs are placed.
The story will also mention that some officia ls within DHS have voiced misgivings about family
separation.
And, it will say that the White House convened an interagency working group which includes The State
Department , DHS and its divisions , and the Department of Justice , along with the National Security
Adv isor and the Domestic Policy Council , to look at ways to stem illegal migration, particularly that of
unaccompanied minors.
Here are my questions for you related to the story:
a) What is the rationale for these potential policy changes?
b) If it is to deter illegal crossings , what makes ICE believe this will work when other measures have not?
c) Does ICE have any response to criticism from NGOs that separating parents from children is cruel?
Please be in touch with a comment and/or response as soon as possibl e as our deadline is tomorrow at
4pm. Again , apologies for the short notice.
Many thanks,

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 From :

Sent:
To:

Subject :

Blank, Thomas
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Thanks , will do. Can you also send me a little background that addresses separation in
terms of what we do operationally? He really doesn't understand it and think s the
members are talking about adu lt coup les and I'm not sure that's the case.
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Matt - below is some language that we/DHS have used on similar inquiries, in case
helpful. I think we should flip it back on Congress - why aren't they concerned about the
safety and wellbeing of children who are put in the hands of dangerous human smugglers,
perilous journey, etc. Thats what the administration is seeking to addres s in its
immigration framewo rk and Congress needs to act. Their concern is misplaced.

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Subject: FW: Urgent: Sen.Merkley visit to McAllenthe BorderPatrol ProcessingCentertomorrow
Date: 2018/06/0322:04:07
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Upda te of the Merkley visit.

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FYSA

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Subject: FW: Urgent: Sen. Merkley visit to McAllen the Border Patrol Processing Center tomorrow

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came over on short notice and was integral to providing
some great info to the Senator on this (contentious) tom. I greatly appreciate him being
there today .

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Subject: RE: Urgent: Sen. Merkley visit to McAllen the Border Patrol Processing Center tomorrow

Good afternoon, AC This tour just ended.
He began with a media gaggle in front of the building before coming into the facility.
Once inside, we provide the Senator a quick brief to include watching "The Shift" video.
Once finished, he began asking questions, sta1ting with "When a family comes in, which
room are they brought into?"
We explained the process that occurs once someone is arrested to include where "intake"
occurs (McAllen station), where they end up for processing (CPC), etc.
He then brought up family separation, when it began, international law against it and
credible fear. We explained the process for separating families and why (prosecution) as
well as when those people may be reunited . We cited the EO and AG guidance. He
seemed to think we were separating families as a consequence. I explained numerous
times that we made the separation as a result of the prosecution and that it wasn't a
consequence.
He asked how long we've been separat ing families. I made it a point to tell him that we've
separated families for as long as I can remember, especia lly when it comes to criminal
aliens. He said we began doing this latest effor for all families just last summe r. I said
that may be conect because we (the U.S. Border Patrol) were doing that out in El Paso ,
Texas. We ju st began separa ting all families amenab le to prosec ution in RGV in April.
(During this exchange, he said I was telling him someth ing different than the Secretary
had put out. Once we got through the process, he seemed to understand quite a bit better.)
ERO AFOD • •
·oined us for this tour and answered several quest ions
pertaining to reunification, asy lum, credib le fear and immigration court, placeme nt, etc.
The Senator mentioned that parents and judge s have no idea where the kids are, once
separated . We spent time walking the Senator through the process and explained what we
do to ensure identification is easi ly accessib le in the file (for both kids and parents.)
Because of that, all agencies who touch the file can easily find identifying information
for all parties associated.

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 a point of contention and he asked why the press wasn't allowed in. I explained tha t there
were a multitude of privacy issues at stake. He didn't like the answer. I told him that we
were working on the possibility of allowing that through our OPA and he asked to be
connected with them. I told him that wouldn't be an issue (recommend providing AC
Meehan's info.)
We walked the Senator though the entire process that occurs on thelifllliide of the
facility (intake , processing , prosecution, etc.) He got to stop at our area where "virtual"
processing occurs to see families who were not separated (based on having children of
tender age.) He asked at this point about us creating UAC's since children who arrive
with family are not actually UAC's . I explained tha t as a legal designation once we
separate the family in order for the child to be placed into the right path and ensure they
have the care necessary as they continue through the proce ss.
of the CPC where the Senator was briefed on the facility ,
We then went to thellliide
who is held there , ancillary services provided, etc. As part of the tour, the Senator
stopped and spoke to a father/son. The father, who was prose cuted, had been recently
reunited with his son. He asked this man questions like "are you claiming fear" (answer
was "no"), "do you have other kids in the US" (answer was "no") and "are you hearin g
about families being separated" (answer was "yes".) He also asked this man if he had
fear of returning to his country (Guatemala); he was very clear in answering "no."
At several points throughout the tour, the Senator pointed out that what we told him and
showed him were not what he was hearing/reading in the press. He asked if he could still
contact us if he had any further questions. I to ld him he could and prov ided my card. I
also told him our OCA might be rea ching out to his office.
After he left, he approached the media gaggle again and conducted another brief presser
across the street from the facility. After leaving, he was on "Facebook Live" speaking
about his tour. In listening to him speak, it is clear he left still with some confusion about
the process (specifically whether ALL aliens coming into the facility claim fear or not.)
He also referred to an "A number" (Alien Registration Number ) as an "asylum number."
He said he was headed to an ORR facility where he was deni ed access but intended to go
anyway and knock on the door.
I'm available for questions.
Attendees:
Senator Jeff MERKLEY
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Subject: RE: Urgent: Sen. Merkley visit to McAllen the Border Patrol Processing Center tomorrow

Good copy . Great job handling this last minute request. Let me know if there are any
headaches.

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Good afternoon , AC.
The visit starts at 1500 or so. His plane is running late.
They're looking for a place off-si te to do a press avail outside ...so we'll try to help them
with that. They didn't say anything about it when I said media can't come in.
Will provide a quick readout afterward.
Thanks!

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Thanks,illltv
hat time is his visit today and how did he staff respond when you told
them there wou ld be no media?

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Subject : RE: Urgent: Sen. Merkley visit to McAllen the Border Patrol Processing Center
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Thanks .
Did this request come out of the blue?

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Sir- your staff has provided them and I appreciate it.
Working now on the "updated" request. They have two media with them . We don 't allow
media into the CPC so I' 11shut them down on that. The Senator also expects to "interact
with families" which we can do since others have done that, as well.

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Thanks for the heads up. Happy to discuss if you have quest ions. Do you need TPs?

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Sir,
Thank you for reach ing out to flag this issue for OCA. I'm connecting you with OCA's AC
DAC Lowry and our Chief of Staff
regarding Sen. Merkley's request to
visit the CPCTomorrow.

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Hi -

See below . Let me know if you'd rather chat on the phone .

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Hello illl

and liilll

Wanted you to see the request below to ensure awareness. We have no issues providing a
quick tour and answering some que stions for him ...but is HQ engaging with The Hill on

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 family separation issues? It will certainly come up so I want to be sure our messaging is
coord inated.
Is there anything I should discuss ...or should not?
Thanks!

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ill be coordinating with you short ly.

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Hello Sen. Merkley will be travelling to McAllen, TX tomorrow afternoon to tour the Border Patrol
Processing Center {3700 W. Ursula Ave, McAllen TX). Can you please let me know who can meet
him at the facility to give him access?As a member of Senate Appropriations Committee,
Senator Merkley requires expedited approval for access to this facility in order to fully
understand the impact of the new "zero tolerance" policy.

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(U//FOUO} Warning Problem Update 2: Recent Uptick in Family Unit Aliens and

UnaccompaniedAlien ChildrenMigration LikelySeasonal
(U//FOUO) The recent increase in Central American Family Unit Aliens (FMUA) and
Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC} migrating to the U.S. Southwest Border (SWB} is likely a
result of typical summer migration flows. Following the President's Executive Order on Border
Security and Immigration and Enforcement Improvements in January 2017, CBP exper ienced a
significant decrease in the number of encountered FMUA and UAC illegally migrating to the
Un ited States. Whi le the overall numbers remain below prev ious fiscal years, CBPsaw an
increase in the FMUA/UAC migrant flow to the SWB in June 2017-the largest increase since
the implementat ion of the Executive Order.
(U//FOUO) Historically, seasonal migration flows begin to increase in the spring and
continues to ebb and flow throughout the summer months.
(U//LES) Although U.S. Border Patrol (USBP)saw a 47% decrease in tota l apprehens ions,
there was a 32% increase (t o 2,339) in FMUA and a 24% increase (to 1,966) in UAC
apprehensions in June, compared to May 2017 apprehensions of 1,587 and 1,491,
respectively .1, 2 In the month of June, the Office of Field Operations also saw a 16% (to
1,247) increase in the total number of inadmissible FMUA and a 19% (to 250) increase in
UAC inadmiss ibles, compared to May 2017 inadmissib les of 1,073 and 210,
respectively .3
(U//LES) USBPcontinues • migrants from the Northern Triangle countries (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras)
made up 94 percent of FMUA and 79 percent of UAC apprehensions in June.4
FMUA Daily Monthly Averages

UAC Daily Monthly Averages

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JUL

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APR

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103

125

135

146

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188

219

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172

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159

162

2017

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2017

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48

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2015

2016

2017

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2015

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(U//LES) USBP'sFMUA and UAC(ages0--17)apprehensionsfor CY17 (as of June 29, 2017), compared to the same time period
for CY16 and CY15, depicting that, historically, the majority of encounters occur during the summer months.

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 (U//FOUO) As traditional Central American push and pull factors have not significantly
changed, Central Americans will continue to make a risk-based calculation about the timing
of their migration attempts. We assessthat migrants' interpretations of changes in U.S. policy
- real or perceived - affect the ir confidence in the calculation of likely success in reaching and
re main ing in the United States, leading them to await more favorable conditions before
attempting their journey. We have moderate confidence in this assessment because we lack
recent polling data and/or interviews of Central America-based indiv iduals who have yet to
migrate.
(U//FOUO) The perception of stricter border enforcement policies has caused potential
Central American migrants to abandon their plans to migrate to the U.S. temporarily opting to migrate within Latin America. 5 Others, who have made their way as far as
Mexico , are choosing to stay and seek asylum in Mexico rather than continue their
journeys to the United States.6•7•8•9
(U//FOUO) Central Americans who aspire to migrate to the U.S. reported str icter border
enforcement policies would not deter them, according to a Department of State, Bureau
of Intelligence and Research-Office of Opinion Research (INR/OPN) focus group
comprised of aspiring Central American migrants .10 Moreover, a December 2016
INR/OPN survey found Central Americans likely to migrate were concerned about
possible policy changes; however, the U.S. was still their top destination .11
(U//LES) The majority of subjects interviewed by CBPfrom January to June 2017 claimed
the main push factors infl uencing their decision to migrate to the United States remain
consistent with previous years: poor economic conditions, unemployment, violence,
and increased gang influence or threats. Similarly, migrants' main pull factors rema ined
consistent with previous years: better economic opportun ity , support of family and self,
enjoyment of a better way of life, and reunification with family 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

(U) Implications
{U//FOUO/LES) If migrants abandoned their 'wait-and-see' approach toward migrating because
they assesstheir chances of staying in the United States are increasing, then we would expect
to see an incremental rise in migrant flow over the next several months. 17, 18

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July 2017 I (U) USBPFMUA/UAC Appr ehensions I Extracted information
is U//LES I Overall document classification is U//FOUO/LES
5 (U) I New York Times I 3 July 2017 I (U) Central Americans, "Scared of What's Happening" in the U.S., Stay Put I Accessed on
6 July 2017 I Extracted information U I Overall document classification is U I
https://www.nytimes.com/2017 /07 /03/wor ld/ a mer icas/h ond u ras-migration-bor der-wal I. htm l#sto ry-contin ues-19
6 (U) I NPRI 2 May 2017 I (U) Central American Refugees Opts to Stay in Mexico Due to Trump's Policies I Accessed on 6 July
2017 I Extracted informat ion is U I Overall document classification is U I http://www .npr.org/2017/0S/02/526613680 / centra lamerican-refugees-opt-to-stay - in- mexico-due -to-trumps-po licies
7
(U) I Reuters I 5 May 2017 I (U) Spooked by Trump, Cent ral American immigran t s turn to Mexico I Accessed on 6 July 2017 I
Extracted information U I Overall document classification is U I http://www.reuters.com/artic
le/us -usa-immigratio n-centralamerica-idUSKBN1811BA
8 (U) I New York Tim es I 12 Febr uary 2017 I (U) Migrating North, but to M exico, Not t he U .S. I Accessed on 6 July 2017 I
Extracted information is U I Overall documen t classification is U I http://www.nbcnews.com/news/la
t ino/more-familiesfleeing-central -america - resett le-mexico -instead-aiming-u n779601htt ps://www.nytimes.com/2017 /02/12/world/a me ricas/mexico-migration-asyl um .htm I
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 (U) I NBC New s I 5 July 2017 I (U) I More Fam ilies Fleeing Central Americ a Resettle in Mexico Instead of Aiming fo r U.S. I
Accessed on 7 July 2017 I Extracted information is U I Overa ll document classificat ion is U I
10(U//FOUO)
9

11 (U//F

0)
(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)
(b) (7)( E )

Accessed on 7 June 201 7 I Ext racted informat ion is U//FO UO//LES
1s(U//FOUO//LES) I CBP

I Overall classificat ion is U//FOUO//LES

(b) (7)(E)

2 March 2017 I Accessed on 11 March 2017
(b) (7)(E)
(U//FOUO// LES)
(b) (7)(E)
4/07/2017 I Accessed on 29 June 2017 I Extracte d informat ion is U//FOUO//LES I Overall
documen t classificat ion is U//FOUO/LES
17(U) I Deutsche Welle I 16 May 2017 I (U) Central Amer ican Immig rants Turn to Mex ico I Access on 2 June 2017 I Extracted
informat ion is Unclassified I Overall classif ication is Unclassified I http://www.dw .com/en/centra l-american -immigrants -turn to -mexico/g -38792211
18 (U) I USATODAYI 9 M ay 2017 I (U) Illegal Border Crossings Continue to Drop, even as Trump Ramps up Anti -Im migrat ion
Enforcement I Accessed on 7 June 2017 I Extracted info r mation is Unclassified I Overall classification is Unclassified I
https://www .usatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/09/i
llegal-border -crossings-dro p-immig rat ion-enforcement trump/1014726 18/
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DHS-(CBP)-18-0360-O-000017

 Tra nsfer and
Custod y

If UAC not eligib le for or does
not choose withdrawal or
voluntary return, UAC issued
NTA and transferred to HHS
ORRwithin 72 hours.

UAC transferred to HHS ORR
within 72 hours.

HHS manages custody and
care of UAC.

HHS manages custody and
care of UAC.

HHS may release UAC to
identified and approved
sponsors as appropriate .
NTA filed with DOJ EOIR.

HHS may release UAC to
identified and approved
sponsors as appropriate.
NTA filed with DOJ EOIR.

Aliens who are subject to
mandatory detention are
transferred from CBPto ICE
custody.

Family units are transferred from
CBPto ICEcustody and detained in
special family residential centers.
Family units may also be
separated , if appropr iate.

If alien in expedited removal
expressesfearofreturn,the
case is referred to USCISfor an
interview to determine if the
alien has a credib le fear (CF)of
persecution or torture.

If any member of the fami ly unit in
expedited remova l expresses fear
of return , the case is referred to
USCISfor an interv iew to
determine if any fami ly member
has a credible fear (CF) of
persecution or torture.

USCISscreens for CF.

USCISscreens for CF.

If CF is not found, the alien may
ask an Immigration Judge to
review USCIS'snegative
determinat ion. If review is
requested, USCISf iles an 1-863,
Notice of Referral to
Immigrat ion Judge.

If CF is not found, each family
member receives his or her own
negative determination and may
ask an Immigration Judge to
review the negative determination.
If review is requested , USCIS files
an 1-863, Notice of Referral to
Immigration Judge.

If the alien does not ask for IJ
review, or if the Immigration
Judge concurs with USCIS's
negative determination, then
the alien is expeditiously
removed .

If the fami ly members do not ask
for IJ review, or if the Imm igration
Judge concurs with USCIS's
negative determination, then the
family unit is expeditiously
removed .

Prot ection
Screen ing

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DHS-(CBP)-18-0360-O-000018

 If CF is found, USCISprepares
Form 1-862, Notice to Appear
(NTA) in Immigration Court.

If CF is found, USCISprepares Form
1-862, Notice to Appear (NTA) in
Immigration Court, for each family
member in ER/CF.

NTA is served on alien and fi led
with DOJ EOIR.

NTA is served on each family
member and filed with DOJ EOIR.

If CF is found, ICEmay release
the alien from detention on
paro le or bond.

If CF is found, ICEreleases the
family unit on parole or bond.

Removal
Proceedings

AMf::HICAN

DOJ EOIRconducts removal
proceed ings under INA
section 240.

DOJ EOIRconducts removal
proceedings under INA
section 240.

DOJEOIR conducts remova l
proceedings under INA section
240.

DOJEOIR conducts remova l
proceedings under INA section
240.

UAC may apply for asylum
with USCIS(even if in removal
proceed ings).

UAC may apply for asylum
with USCIS(even if in removal
proceedings).

The alien may apply for asylum
or other forms of relief or
protection from removal.

Each family member may apply for
asylum or other forms of relief or
protection from removal.

If granted rel ief, UAC may stay
in United States. If granted
withholding of removal or
deferral of removal, UAC will
not be removed to designated
country of removal.

If granted relief, UAC may stay
in United States. If granted
withho lding of removal or
deferra l of removal, UAC will
not be removed to designated
country of remova l.

If granted relief, alien may stay
in the United States. If granted
withholding of remova l or
deferral of removal, alien will
not be removed to the
designated country of removal.

If granted relief, alien may stay in
the United States. If granted
withhold ing of remova l or deferra l
of removal, alien will not be
removed to the designated
country of removal.

If not granted relief or
protection and ultimately
ordered removed by IJ with
appeals exhausted, ICE may
effectuate removal.

If not granted relief or
protection and ultimately
ordered removed by IJ with
appeals exhausted, ICEmay
effectuate removal.

If not granted relief or
protection and ultimately
ordered removed by an IJ and
appea ls are exhausted, ICE may
effectuate removal.

If not granted relief or protection
and ultimately ordered removed
by an IJ and appea ls are exhausted,
ICEmay effectuate removal.

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DHS-(CBP)-18-0360-O-000019

 Comprehen sive list of qu est ions/ answers
HHS
•

How many kids have been separated?
o

How many are under 12?
Fu 8:8sciail!J

8a:l5

CBP - Southw est Bord er (SBO)
Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) In Custody b y Age and Over 72
Time of Re ort: 6/18/18 1530
Source:

UAC
Tender Age
0-12
USBP

OFO

SBO

•

UAC
UAC
UAC
Tender Age
Ages 13-17
Ages 13-17
Over 72 h rs.
Over 72 hrs .

28

24

120
100
220

1
1
2

1
1
2

9
7
16

3

70

21

129
107
236

Female
Male
Total
F emal e
Male
Total

69
33
102

Female
l\lale
Total

20
4

34

5

104

26

9
37

Total
UAC in
Cu stod y

189
133
322
10

0

8

3

18

31

199
141
340

9

40

To t al
UAC
o, ,er 72
hrs

104

T en der Age Childr en =

30.59%

of all UAC in Cus tod y.

66

Total UAC over 72 hr s=

19.41%

of all UAC in Cus tod y.

18
0

1\-IEXLA C In Cust ody =
l\U :.X LAC Over 72 =

5.29 %
0.00 %

of all UAC in Cus tod y.
of all UAC Over 72 in Custody.

48
13
61
4
1
5
52

14
66

Does ICEsend parents back without kids?

They can . The parents and/ or kids ca n cho ose for th e kid s to go th rough pro cee d ings still
without th e ir paren t s. They can also coordin at e thei r reuni fication for the remov al &
voluntary departur e of the childre n.
•

How does the process work for reunification with parents who have been adjudicated
are being removed?

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 The agencies, sponsors, and consulate officers coordinate the location and logistics of
reunification.

•

How long does it take for children to contact parents and parents to contact children
once in custody?

Those that are in custody have access to make phone calls daily. During initial processing,
the consulate of each individual's country is notified as well and they have the opportunity to
speak to them .

•

How does ORR know where the parents are, and how does ICEknow where the kids
are?

All of this information is documented during initial processing with CBP.

State
•

In which cases (lawful and unlawful entries, including asylum requests in both cases)
should families anticipate being separated?

They should understand that if they cross the border illegally that it is a crime and they could
be prosecuted .

•

Will you consider parents or adults traveling with children to be traffickers or
smugglers? How do we determine this?

•

What are you doing to address coyotes and smugglers responsible for aiding or
convincing people to attempt illegal entry?

Due to the loopholes, most smugglers are having the families and children just give up to
border agents so they don't have a coyote .

•

What happens to the children once they are separated, and when/how are they
reun ifie d with the ir families?

The children go to HHS if a parent is prosecuted or detained for removal proceedings.

•

For how long might UACs and children separated from their families expect to stay in
the U.S.? Will they go to school during this time?

Under current laws and rulings, children could stay in the US for years

•

Will you deport children? If so, after what point, and to where? To whom will they be
released to upon arrival?

If a family or child is removed, coordination occurs with the Consulate of the receiving/home
country.

•

Do claims of domestic violence or danger from non-political violence (gangs, criminal
organizations) still serve as grounds for asylum?

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DHS-(CBP)-18-0360-O-000021

 Each situation is unique and goes through an asylum interview and process as required.

WH Comms
•

Can you explain the difference between Central Americans and Mexicans processed at
the border? They are all processed the same. If they are not from Mexico or Canada,
they cannot be returned to their country without additional detention, logistics and
coordination.

Mexicans and Canadians can be removed the same day.

•

How many families who show up at ports of entry are separated?

They are not unless there is criminal activity expected.

•

This can be for internal use, but Zero Tolerance doesn't apply to what age group of
family?

Generally 5 and under but it can depend on the district/state/border

station.

OVP

•

Have we seen any decline in people trying to cross with kids over the past week since
the massive press attention to the issue started? Or too early to discern an impact?

•

How many children have actually been separated over the past month? (Feinstein is
saying over 2k). How many of them are the result of detaining asylum seekers?

A little over 1900 for May. They are separated due to the prosecution of the parents.

•

How many kids in detention have we discovered recently are not with actual parents or
family (thus we can infer some kind of smuggling/trafficking.)?

About 40 percent of UACs get picked up by a parent, about 10 percent have a sponsor that is
not a close relative. After the buildup at the border during the Bush years, just about fill
illegal aliens have a smuggler or assistance crossing the border. They can't access most parts
of the border without one. The exception would be Mexican nationals living in border towns
(Juarez/Mexicali, etc.).
The journey through Mexico and crossing the border in the desert can be very dangerous for
most adults and even more so for females and kids.

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DHS-(CBP)-18-0360-O-000022

 •

How many children have been found dead from trying to cross the border over the past
few years?

https://www.cbp.gov/document/stats/us-border-patrol-fiscal-year-southwest-border-sectordeaths-fy-1998-fy-2017
•

How quickly can families be sent back to Central America once the parent has been
adjudicated (non-asylum cases)

Most simple cases can be adjudicated in a few weeks. The issue is the ability to appeal and
post a bond before the appeal process completes, leading to a release from custody .

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DHS-(CBP)-18-0360-O-000023

 Office of Information Governance and Privacy
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20536

U.S. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
March 24, 2020
Joseph Yenouska, Esq.
Goodwin Proctor, LLP
901 New York Avenue
Washington, DC 20001
RE:

American Oversight v. ICE; 1:18-cv-2846
ICE FOIA Case Number 2019-ICLI-00011
Seventh Interim Release

Dear Mr. Yenouska:
This letter is the seventh interim response to your client’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), dated June 20, 2018, and further
narrowed by agreement between the parties. 1 Your FOIA request seeks records pertaining to:
1. All email communications containing any of the following terms:
a. “American Academy of Pediatrics”
b. AAP
c. Merkley
d. “Prosecution initiative”
2. All email communications that contain any of the words in Column A and any of the terms
in Column B:
Column A
a. Separat*

Column B
b. Famil*
c. Parent*

1

ICE has agreed to narrow the request according to the following proposed by Plaintiff:
1. To limit the search to only those sent by a named custodian. Plaintiff still requests that complete email chains be
produced, displaying both the sent messages and the prior received messages in each email chain. This means, for
example, that both the custodian’s response to an email and the initial received message are responsive to the request
and should be produced. The revised request includes all prior messages (whether incoming or outgoing) reflected in
the responsive correspondence and any attachments thereto. We hope that this will cut out a substantial number of
unsolicited emails, news clips, etc.
2. To remove the search term “AAP”.
3. To revise request number 3 to: (“zero tolerance”) AND (separat* OR deter* OR famil* OR child*)

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d. Guardian*
e. FMUA

3. All email communications that contain any of the words in Column C and any of the terms
in Column D:
Column C
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

ACLU
“zero tolerance”
Asylum
“credible fear”
1158

Column D
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.

Separat*
Deter*
Famil*
Parent*
Kid*
Child*
Mother*
Father*
Guardian*
UAC*
UC*
FMUA

With respect to ICE, you limited the search to the following custodians:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

Thomas Homan;
Thomas Blank;
John Feere;
Greg Archambeault (San Diego FOD);
Joseph Greene (San Diego AFOD);
Adrian P. Macias (El Paso FOD); and
Frances M. Jackson (El Paso AFOD).

ICE has considered your request under the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552.
A search of the ERO located records that were responsive to your request. For this production
ICE reviewed 263 pages of potentially responsive records. Of those, 6 pages are deemed
responsive and 257 pages have been deemed non-responsive, duplicative, or require consultation
with another agency/component. These documents have been Bates numbered 2019-ICLI-00011
936 through 2019-ICLI-00011 941.

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Because this matter is now in litigation, if you have any questions about this letter, please contact
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Jackson of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District
of Columbia at Michelle.D.Jackson@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,

Fernando Pineiro Jr
(A) FOIA Officer

Enclosure(s): 6 pages

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 From:
Sent :
To:

Cc:
Subject:
Import ance:

Feere, Jon
Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:20:27 +0000
Homan, Thomas;Blank, Thomas
Simon, Joseph D (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
RE:Affording Congress an pportunity to Address Family Separation E.O.
Normal

The article includes this new language:

This story has been updated to clarify how migrant parents will be processed going
forward. An earlier version incorrectly stated the Trump administration was
suspending prosecutions for parents of migrant children. The senior Customs and
Border Protection official quoted below was describing how the agency's operations
would change to no longer refer parents of migrant children for prosecution. Decisions
whether or not to prosecute are the purview of the Department of Justice.
A Justice Department spokesperson denied changes to the zero tolerance policy and said prosecutions
would continue.

A spokeswoman for the Justice Department, Sarah Isgur Flores, said "zero t olerance" remained in effect.
"There has been no change to the Department's zero tolerance policy to prosecute adults who cross ou r
border illegally instead of claiming asylum at any port of entry at the border," she said.
https://www. wash ington post.com/wor ld/ nationa I-security/ us-wi 11
-stop -p rosecut ing-pa rents -who -crossthe -borde r-iIlegaIly-with -ch iIdren-officia l-says/2018/06/21/ 4902b 194-7 564-1 le8-805c 4b67019fcfe4 story.html

Jon
From: Feere, Jon
Sent : Thursday, June 21, 2018 2:58 PM
To: Homan, Thomas Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
~ Blank, Thoma (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc: Simon, Joseph D 4{b)(6) ; (b)(7)( C)
~ ,__
(b-")('-6)";"--'(b"""
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Subject : RE: Affording Congress an Opportunity to Add ress Family Separation E.O.

____.

Jon

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DHS-18-0360-Q-000001
2019-ICLl -00011 936

 From : Feere, Jon
Sent : Thursday, June 21, 2018 12:45 PM
To : Homan, Thomas ~b )(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc: Simon, Joseph D ~....
- ________

t Blank, Thomas

(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

_,Jl(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

'----,------------------'

Subj ect: Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation E.O.

(b)(S)

REPORT: ILLEGALS CROSSING WITH CHILDREN WON'T BE PROSECUTED...

The dramatic about-face comes just one day after President Trump
signed an executive order ending his administration's widely
denounced practice of separating families apprehended at the Mexico
border.
Trump's order said the government would maintain a "zero tolerance "
policy toward those who break the law, but a senior U.S. official, when
asked to explain how the federal government would change
enforcement practices, told The Washington Post that Border Patrol
agents have been instructed to stop sending parents with children to
federal courthouses for prosecution .
"We're suspending prosecutions of adults who are members of family
units until ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) can
accelerate resource capability to allow us to maintain custody ," the
official said .
Jon
Jon Feere
Senior Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security

**** * *** This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and/o r delibera t ive
and/or law enforcement sensitive information. It is not for release, review, retransmission,
dissemination, or use by anyone othe r than the intended recipient. Any disclosure of this
communication or its attachments must be approved by U.S. Immigra t ion and Customs
Enforcement.***** * **

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DHS-18-0360-Q-000002
2019-ICLl-00011 937

 Feere, Jon
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 22:20:48 +0000
To:
Homan, Thomas;Albence, Matthew
Subje ct:
Fw: Message from Secretary Nielsen on Affording Congress an
Opportunity to Address Family Separation
Attac hme nts:
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Fro m :

Sent:

"With these legislative changes, we can secure our borders and uphold our humanitarian ideals" ....

Jon
Jon Feere
Senior Advisor
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

********This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and/or deliberative and/or law
enforcement sensitive information. It is not for release, review, retransmission, dissem ination , or use by
anyone other than the intended recip ient. Any disclosure of this communication or its attachments must be
approved by U.S. Immigrati on and Customs Enforcement. ********
From: Office of the Secretary
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2018 5:36:45 PM
Subject: Message from Secretary Nielsen on Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Fami ly
Separation
[DHS Logo]
(b )(5)

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DHS-18-0360-Q-000003
2019-ICLl-00011 938

 (b)(5)

Best regards,
Kirstjen M. Nielsen
Secretary of Homeland Security
With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people , our homeland, and our values.

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DHS-18-0360-Q-000004
2019-ICLl-00011 939

 Feere, Jon
Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:35:41 +0000
Culver, Jared
FW: Message from Secretary Nielsen on Affording Congress an Opportunity to
Address Family Separation
Importance:
Normal

From :
Sent :
To :
Subject :

From: Office of the Secretary
Sent : Friday, June 22, 2018 5:37 PM
Subject : Message from Secretary Nielsen on Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family

Separation
(b)(5)

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DHS-18-0360-Q-000005
2019-ICLl -00011 940

 I'

b)(5)

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DHS-18-0360-Q-000006
2019-ICLl-00011 941

 Office of Information Governance and Privacy
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20536

U.S. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
April 29, 2020
Joseph Yenouska, Esq.
Goodwin Proctor, LLP
901 New York Avenue
Washington, DC 20001
RE:

American Oversight v. ICE; 1:18-cv-2846
ICE FOIA Case Number 2019-ICLI-00011
Eighth Interim Release

Dear Mr. Yenouska:
This letter is the eighth interim response to your client’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), dated June 20, 2018, and further
narrowed by agreement between the parties. 1 Your FOIA request seeks records pertaining to:
1. All email communications containing any of the following terms:
a. “American Academy of Pediatrics”
b. AAP
c. Merkley
d. “Prosecution initiative”
2. All email communications that contain any of the words in Column A and any of the terms
in Column B:
Column A
a. Separat*

Column B
b. Famil*
c. Parent*

1

ICE has agreed to narrow the request according to the following proposed by Plaintiff:
1. To limit the search to only those sent by a named custodian. Plaintiff still requests that complete email chains be
produced, displaying both the sent messages and the prior received messages in each email chain. This means, for
example, that both the custodian’s response to an email and the initial received message are responsive to the request
and should be produced. The revised request includes all prior messages (whether incoming or outgoing) reflected in
the responsive correspondence and any attachments thereto. We hope that this will cut out a substantial number of
unsolicited emails, news clips, etc.
2. To remove the search term “AAP”.
3. To revise request number 3 to: (“zero tolerance”) AND (separat* OR deter* OR famil* OR child*)

www.ice.gov

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d. Guardian*
e. FMUA

3. All email communications that contain any of the words in Column C and any of the terms
in Column D:
Column C
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

ACLU
“zero tolerance”
Asylum
“credible fear”
1158

Column D
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.

Separat*
Deter*
Famil*
Parent*
Kid*
Child*
Mother*
Father*
Guardian*
UAC*
UC*
FMUA

With respect to ICE, you limited the search to the following custodians:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

Thomas Homan;
Thomas Blank;
John Feere;
Greg Archambeault (San Diego FOD);
Joseph Greene (San Diego AFOD);
Adrian P. Macias (El Paso FOD); and
Frances M. Jackson (El Paso AFOD).

ICE has considered your request under the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552.
A search of the ERO and Front Office Office located records that were responsive to your
request. For this production ICE reviewed 525 pages of potentially responsive records. Of those,
244 pages are deemed responsive and 281 pages have been deemed non-responsive, duplicative,
or require consultation with another agency/component. These documents have been Bates
numbered 2019-ICLI-00011 942 through 2019-ICLI-00011 1185.

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ICE has applied FOIA Exemptions (b)(5), (b)(6) and (b)(7)(C) to portions of the pages produced
as described below.
ICE has applied Exemption 5 to protect from disclosure intra-agency documents that contain the
recommendations, opinions, and conclusions of agency employees. The disclosure of these
communications would discourage the expression of candid opinions and inhibit the free and
frank exchange of information and opinions among agency personnel on important agency
decision-making by having a chilling effect on the agency’s deliberative process.
FOIA Exemption 5 protects from disclosure those inter- or intra-agency documents that are
normally privileged in the civil discovery context. The three most frequently invoked privileges
are the deliberative process privilege, the attorney work-product privilege, and the attorney-client
privilege. After carefully reviewing the responsive documents, I have determined that portions
of the responsive documents qualify for protection under the deliberative process privilege, the
attorney-client privilege, and the attorney work-product privilege. The deliberative process
privilege protects the integrity of the deliberative or decision-making processes within the
agency by exempting from mandatory disclosure opinions, conclusions, and recommendations
included within inter-agency or intra-agency memoranda or letters. The release of this internal
information would discourage the expression of candid opinions and inhibit the free and frank
exchange of information among agency personnel. The attorney work-product privilege protects
documents and other memoranda prepared by an attorney in contemplation of litigation. The
attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between an attorney and his client
relating to a legal matter for which the client has sought professional advice. It applies to facts
divulged by a client to his attorney, and encompasses any opinions given by an attorney to his
client based upon, and thus reflecting, those facts, as well as communications between attorneys
that reflect client-supplied information. The attorney-client privilege is not limited to the context
of litigation.
FOIA Exemption 6 exempts from disclosure information in personnel or medical files and
similar files the release of which would cause a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal
privacy. This requires a balancing of the public’s right to disclosure against the individual’s
right to privacy. The privacy interests of the individuals in the records you have requested
outweigh any minimal public interest in disclosure of the information. Any private interest you
may have in that information does not factor into the aforementioned balancing test.
FOIA Exemption 7(C) protects records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes
when production of such could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy. This exemption takes particular note of the strong interests of individuals,
whether they are suspects, witnesses, or investigators, in not being unwarrantably associated with
alleged criminal activity. That interest extends to persons who are not only the subjects of the
investigation, but those who may have their privacy invaded by having their identities and
information about them revealed in connection with an investigation. Based upon the traditional
recognition of strong privacy interests in law enforcement records, categorical withholding of
information that identifies third parties in law enforcement records is ordinarily appropriate.

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Because this matter is now in litigation, if you have any questions about this letter, please contact
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Jackson of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District
of Columbia at Michelle.D.Jackson@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,

Fernando Pineiro Jr
(A) FOIA Officer

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Raymond Kovacic
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2018
Zero-Tolerance Prosecution and Family Reunification

The Department of Home land Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) have
a process established to ensure that family members know the location of their children and
have regular communication after separation to ensure that those adults who are subject to
removal are reunited with their children for the purposes of removal. The United States
government knows the location of all children in its custody and is working to reunite them
with their families .
As part of the apprehension, detention and prosecution process, illegal aliens, adults and
children , are initially detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before the
children are sent to HHS' Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and parents to
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody . Each entity plays a role in
reunification. This process is well coordinated.
U.S. Customs and Bord er Protection

• CBP has reunited 522 Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) in their custody who
were separated from adults as part of the Zero Tolerance initiative. The reunions of
an additional 16 UAC who were schedu led to be reunited on June 22, 2018 were
delayed due to weather affecting travel and we expect they will all be reunited with
their parents within the next 24 hours. There will be a small number of children
who were separated for reasons other than zero tolerance that will remain separated :
genera lly only if the fami lial relationship cannot be confirmed, we believe the adult
is a threat to the safety of the child, or the adult is a criminal alien.
• Because of the speed in which adults completed their criminal proceed ings, some
children were still present at a United States Border Patrol (USBP) station at the
time their parent(s) returned from court proceedings . In these cases, the USBP
reunited the family and transferred them , together , to ICE custody as a family unit.

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• ICE has dedicated the Port Isabel Service Proc essing Center as the primary family
reunification and removal center for adults in their custody.
• A parent who is ordered removed from the U.S. may request that his or her minor
child accompany them. It should be noted that in the past many parents have elected
to be removed without their children.
• ICE has posted information in all of its facilities advising detained parents who are
trying to locate, and/or communicate with, a child in the custody of HHS to call the
Detention Reporting and Information Line for assistance , which is staffed by live
operators Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM.
• The information provided by these parents to the call operators will be forwarded to
HHS for action. ICE and HHS will coordinate a review of their custodial data to
identify where each child is located, verify the parent/child relationship , and set up
regular communication and removal coordination, if necessary .
• Each ICE Field Office has Juvenile Coordinators who manage these cases
throughout the immigration court proceedings.
• Further , ICE maintains a publicly available online detainee locator which can be
used to locate adults detained by ICE. This site can be accessed at:
https://locator. ice. gov/ odls/#/index
ICE has completed the following steps toward reunification:
• Implemented an identification mechanism to ensure on-going tracking of linked
family members throughout the detention and removal process;
• Designated detention locations for separated parents and will enhance current
processes to ensure communicat ion with children in HHS custody ;
• Worked closely with foreign consulates to ensure that travel documents are issued
for both the parent and child at time of removal; and
• Coordinated with HHS for the reuniting of the child prior to the parents' departure
from the United States.
U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement
• Minors come into HHS custody with information provided by DHS regarding how
they illegally entered the country and whether or not they were with a parent or
adult and , to the extent possible, the parent(s) or guardian(s) informa tion and
location. There is a central database which HHS and DHS can access and update
when a parent(s) or minor( s) location information changes.
• As of June 20th HHS has 2,053 separated minors being cared for in HHS funded
facilities , and is working with relevant agency partners to foster communications
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 established reunification processes. Currently only 17% of minors in HHS funded
facilities were placed there as a result of Zero Tolerance enforcement , and the
remaining 83% percent arrived to the United States without a parent or guardian.
• Parent(s) or guardian(s) attempting to determine if their child is in the custody of
the Office of Refuge e Resettlement (ORR) in HHS Administration for Children and
Families should contact the ORR National Call Center
(www.acf.hhs.gov /orr/resource /orr-nationa l-ca ll-center) at 1-800-203-7001, or via
email information @ORRNCC .com . Information will be collected and sent to HHS
funded facility where minor is located. The ORR National Call Center has
numerous resources ava ilable for children , parent(s), guardian(s) and sponsors .
• Within 24 hours of arriving at an HHS funded facility minors are given the
opportunity to communicate with a vetted parent, guardian or relative. While in
HHS funded facilities' care, every effort is made to ensure minors are able to
comm unicate (either telephonic or video dependin g on the circumstances) with their
parent or guard ian (at least twice per week) . However , reasonable safety
precautions are in place to ensure that an adult w ishing to communicate with a
minor is in fact that m inor's parent or guardian .
• Minors in HHS funded facilities are permitted to call both family members and/or
sponsor s living in the Unit ed States and abroad . Attorneys representing minors have
unlimited telephone access and the minor may speak to other appropriate
stake holders, such as their consu late, the case coordinator, or child advocate .
Additiona l informa tion on telephone calls, visitation , and mail policies are available
in the policy guide.
• Under HHS ' publicly available policy guide for Unaccompanied Alien Children,
the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) releases minors to sponsors in the
follow ing order of preference: parent; legal guardian; an adult relative (brother,
sister , aunt, uncle , grandparent or first cous in); an adult individua l or entity
designated by the parent or legal guardian (through a signed declaration or other
document that ORR determines is sufficient to estab lish the signatory's
parental/guardian relationship); a licensed program willing to accept legal custody;
or an adu lt individual or entity seeking custody whe n it appears that there is no
other likely alternative to long term ORR care and custody .

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# ICE-OPA-COB
ICE OPA COB 07-17-18
ICE OPA COB 07 -17-2018.docx

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ERO - El Paso: Detainee interview request , NPR (New Mexico)
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)l multi-me dia reporter with KRWG Public Media in Las Cruces, New Mexico,
requesting to interv iew fb)(6): (b)(7)(C) l a detainee at El Paso Processing Center. PAO provided
Privacy Waiver and Detainee Interview Request forms, and will coordinate interview once
completed forms are submitted. (L. Zamarripa)
ERO - El Paso: Bed space at NM ICE detention facilities , Albuquerque Journal
Reporter j(b)(6);
jrequested populations of Cibola County Correctional Center and Otero
County Detention Center. PAO provided bed space for both facilities. (L. Zamarripa)
ERO - San Antonio: Reporters requesting access to PIDC to observe immigration court
proceedings , Rolling Stone, Reuters, NPR
Reporters requesting access to Port Isabel Detention Center to observe immigration procee dings.
PAO coordinating with AFOD over PID C to clear reporters for access. (L. Zamarripa)
ERO - San Antonio: Reporters requesting detainee interview, The Texas Observer, The
Christian Science Monitor
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Science Monitor, requested guidance on how to request to interview a detainee in ICE custody.
PAO forwarded the Privacy Waiver and Detainee Interview Request forms with instructions on
how to comp lete and submit. l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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ERO - San Antonio and El Paso: Family separation queries , USA Today Network (Austin
Bureau), The Intercept, San Antonio Express-News, FOX (El Paso affiliate), Dallas Morning
News (Mexico correspondent)

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 (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) with USA Today Network's Austin Bureau, and fb )(6): (b)(7)(C) Iwith The
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News, submitted queries regarding children who were separated from their parents at the border.
PAO referred reporters to DHS. (L. Zamarripa)

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ERO - Omaha, Nebraska: Prior deport killed; police investigating , World-Herald
Local daily reporter requested ICE comment concerning the immigration history of an alien who
is the victim of a local shooting (fatality). PAO issuing cleared statement. (S. Neudauer)
ERO - Kansas City: Alien in local custody for rape, FOX (affiliate)
Reporter requested comment concerning the immigration history of an alien in local custody
pending two felony counts (one for rape of a minor). ERO KC arrested the sub· ect June 1 but
has since turned the alien over for local pro secution. PAO drafting Statement. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
ERO - Houston: Immigration history of suspected serial killer, Daily Wire (Digital)
The Daily Wire requested the immigration history otl(b)(6):(b)(7)(C)
la suspected serial
killer who was arrested this morning in Hou ston after a city-wide manhunt. PAO requested
immigration history from HOU ERO to draft Statement. (T. Oberle)
ERO - Houston: Alleged illegal alien taken into custody, South Jetty (weekly newspaper)
Reporter requested information onKb)(6);(b)(7)(C)
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was fishing near Port Aransas on June 25 •,;.u.~~,i;.u.._........,,ninto custody by federa l official s.
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ERO - Houston: Location of detainee, Univision (Digital)
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of El Salvador who is believed to be in ICE custody. PAO researching query. (T. Oberle)
ERO-Boston: Request for reaction to internal report that became public, WBUR (NPR
Boston affiliate)
PAO refused to confirm authenticity of an internal summary of cases in communities in the area
of responsibility where juri sdictions did not comply with agency detainer reque sts. (J. Mohan)
ERO - Lexington: Arrest data for Kentucky, Lexington Herald-Leader
PAO provid ed reporter with ICE FOIA information after he requested the number of arrests in
each county of Kentucky for 2018 . PAO provided a link to last year's data. (N . Alberico)
ERO - Chicago: Wrong tip line information on online story, KWQC (NBC, Davenport)
PAO contacted TV station regarding an online story that referenced the DHS tip line . The
number provided online was incorrect; the station fixed the error. (N. Alberico)
Homeland Security Investigations

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 HSI- Pensacola: Child predator sentencing, USAO news release
Tampa SAC James C. Spero is quoted in a Northern Di strict Florida USAO news relea se on
the sentencing of a man on child production charges. (T. Spicer)
HSI - Miami: Human trafficking, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Miami SAC Mark Selby was interviewed about HSI's role in a new toolkit designed to help
financial institutions fight human trafficking using data. PAO staffed the interview. (T. Spicer)
HSI - Austin: International money laundering sentence, news release
PAO forwarded quote from San Antonio SAC Shane M. Folden to USAO for news release
announcing today ' s sentence oQb)(6); (b)(?)(C) on charges of international money laundering
related to receiving funds from victims involving a conspiracy with others in excess of $ 1
million in losses. (L. Zamarripa)

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HSI - Indiana olis: Immigration lawyer sentenced for visa fraud, Virginia Quarterly
Reporter(b)(6) ; (b)(7)(C) reque sts to interview age b)(6 l
· vestigated the case of an immigration
ays she's working a long-fo1m piece
lawyer who was recently sentence d for visa fraud b)(7)(C)
on immigration fraud and is looking for an emblema 1c case. PAO coordinating with HSI. (N.
Alberico)
Strategic Communications
Homeland Security Investigations

-Twitter , Twitter

en Espanol and Facebook : ICE seeks information leading to the arrest of an MS13 associate wanted on sex trafficking charges News Release
Tw itter and Facebook : Sign up for new s about ICE' s work investigati ng cyber crime delivered to
your inbox: https: //service.govdelivery.corn/accounts /USDHSICE /subscriber /new

-Enforcement

and Removal Operations

Twitter en Espano l: ICE ERO Newark arrests 37 individual s in Middlesex County , NJ
enforcement surge News Release en Espanol

Operations Anticipated/Scheduled Interviews and Events:

-Wednesday , July 18 -

Middle Di strict Florida USAO will quote Tampa SAC James C. Spero
on the sentencin g of a serial child predator who was arrested while already on probation for child
pornograph y offenses. (T. Spicer)

Wednesday , July 18 - Southern Di strict Florida USAO will credit Miami SAC Mark Selby
and pa1tner agencies in the expected sentencin g of a man for unlaw fully exporting firearm s,
accessories and ammunition to Brazil. (T. Spicer)
Thursday, July 26 - Boston SAC Peter C. Fitzugh will join Attorney General Jeff Session s
and the U.S. Attorney for Di strict of Massachusetts Andrew Lelling in an open -press event to
announce the results of an HSI-led document and benefit fraud operation. PAO plans to staff

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 event set for 10 a.m. (EDT) at the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts office, One
Courtho use Way , Boston Massachusetts. (J. Mo han)

Monday, July 30 or Friday, Aug. 3- H.E.R.O. George Riley ofHSI Cherry Hill has been
chose n as Hometown Hero for Philadelphia Eagles and will be filmed at work July 30 or Aug. 3.
(E. Dabul)

#ICE#

Leticia Zamarripa
Public Affairs Officer/Spokeswoman
D EPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Im, ·
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Milwaukee: 287g Waukesha County graduates
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ERO - San Antonio: Family separations in the Rio Grande Valley
CRO assisted with a varie ty of tours at the Port Isabe l Detention Cente r (PID C) and Dilly family
facilities. [b H6): ' I
ERO - San Antonio: Reunification of families
CRO received a call from St. Mary's Immigration Clinic and Congressman Cas tro ' s Office in
San Anto nio regarding reunifi cation. ERO referrin g to Consuls to obtain birth certificates. CRO
coordin ated visitations with ORR and informed attorneys that ORR will have to complete
pro cess for reunification. j(b)(6); __

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ERO - San Diego: San Diego CRO coordinating with San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium
(SDIR C) to set up a brief with FOO Greg Archambeault and stakeholders from various
organizations /agencies from SDIRC , to discuss topics of interest to include highly publicized
"se parat ion/reunific ation of fami lies" issues. l(b)(6) ; (b)( 7)(C)

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ERO -A ustin/Bastrop: Sheriff accused of targeting Latino community
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CRO and PAO monitoring situation after Bastrop Interfai th Coali tion met with ._____
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discuss last month 's zero toler ance traffic violation sweep in the predominantly Latino Stony
Point neighborhood . Mexican Consul in Austin has complain ed publicly to media th at of the 63
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 tar eted attack on the immigrant and Latino population, resulting in numerous inquiries ~
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HSI - Chicago: Presentation request by Human Resources Association
CRO coord inating subject matter expert for IMAGE presentation and booth participation at a
Human Resource Assoc iation conference this fall. kb)(6):(b)(7)(C)I
HSI - Dallas: Human Trafficking Outreach
CRO providing human trafficking education and awareness to nurse practitioners and
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administrators at area hospitals in Lewisville and Plano , TX. kb)(6);
HSI - San Antonio: Shelter tour
CRO Lacy toured the new shelte r Centro Seg uro for victims of trafficking. The center is a
partnership with NGOs and law enforcement that help identify teens that are victims of sexual
trafficking. l(b)(6);

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HSI - San Antonio: Human Trafficking outreach planning
CRO and VAS attending a planning meeting with NGOs and faculty from Centro Seguro for a
trafficking outreach in the San Antonio area this August. l(b)(6);

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HSI - Tampa: Citizens' Academy
CRO coordinating community nominees for Fall HSI Tampa Citizens' Academy class. l(b)(6:I
Kb)(6);

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-ICE - Denver: State of the City address
CRO represented ICE at the Denver State of the City address with the Mayor ofDenver(b)(6);
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ICE - New York: Women in Law Enforcement
CRO attends Women in Law Enforcement event, sponsored by Drug Enforcement
Administration. l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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ICE - San Diego: Blood Drive
San Die o CRO coordinating with local Red Cross to set up ICE Blood Drive in July.~~~(~\

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ICE - San Diego: Congressional with SAC
San Diego CRO coordinating with Representative Darrell Issa's (CA-49) office for an HSI 101
in early August with his staff, presented by SAC J(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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ICE- San Diego: Recruitment with National Association of Police Organizations
San Diego CRO provided assistance to HQ Recruiting office to assist at the National Association
of Police Organizations (NAPO) . NAPO is a coalition of police unions and associations from

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 across the United States organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of America's law
enforcement officers through legislative advocacy, political action and educat ion. fb)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Upcoming Engagement:

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July 17 - CRO will attend the town council meeting in Lawrence Township, NJ to
provide community with reso urces and information on ICE ERO.l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Wednesday , July 18 - CRO will attend monthly Middlesex Count Human Services
Immigration Committee meeting in New Brunswick, NJ. b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
Wednesday, July 18 - CRO will attend the SF Coalition Against Human Trafficking committee
planning meeting for the 2018 annual conference in San Francisco, CA. l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Wednesday, July 18 - CRO and ERO will conduct a tour of the El Paso Service Processing
Center for the State Department Fraud Prevention Group, Juarez. ~b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
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Thursday, July 19 -CRO and ERO will conduct a tour of the West Texas Detention Center in
Sien-a Blanca, Texas for the ACLU and Texas Civil Rights Project.Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C) I
Thursday, July 19 -CRO will attend Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting at ERO Newark Elizabeth
Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, NJ. Meeting will be led by AFOJ¥b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
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Thursday, July 19 - CRO supporting a Project Campus Sentinel presentation at Eckerd College
in St. Petersburg, FL. Will discuss CRO role and upcoming HSI Tampa Citizens' Academy .~
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Friday, July 20-CRO and ERO will conduct a tour of the El Paso Service Processing Center
for the Hope Border Institute. Tour to include an overview of in-processing, medical and dining
facilities and general operations. ~b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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with Con2ressman Christopher Smith {D-4) at the Monmouth County She riffs Office in
Freehold, NJ. Meeting will cover immigration enforcement as well as human trafficking and
female genital mutilation. l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Monday, July 23 - CRO and sAKb)~6~;,_lwillmeet with a Defense Logistics Agency's program
manager and staff in Battle Creek, Michigan to plan for the September 2018 labor trafficking
internal forum. (b)(6);
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Monday, July 23 - CRO coordinatin a ·oint ERO and HSI 101 presentation for a group of Air
Force cadets in Tampa, FL. b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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 Wednesdav July 24 - CRO and ICE IMAGE Coordinator will meet with SBA Representative
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usmesses t at utilize E-verify, increase registration and to establish parameters for a strateg ic
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ICE - San Diego: Human trafficking
CRO coo rdinated/supporied HSI human traffickin g informational briefing for National
University rad school ro ram, with HSI special agent and a partner non-profit agency Lifeline
presenter. b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
HSI - San Juan: Town hall meeting
CRO worked with the Puerto Rico Nat ional Guard PAO to identify a venue to host an HSI San
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Juan town hall meet ing at Fort Buch anan, Puerto Rico . kb)(6);
HSI-San Juan : National Security & Immigration Enforcement Group (NSIEG)
CRO worked wi th genera l manager of Stud ent Services at University of Sacre d Heart to finalize
details involving the NSIEG's support a Project Campus Sentinel presentation at the university's
internat iona l exchange students' orientation day .l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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HSI - San Antonio: Human traffickin
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ERO - San Diego: Stakeholder meeting
CRO coordin ated/suppor ted San Die o Immi ant Ri hts Consort ium (SDIRC) briefing with
FOD Gre Archambeault DFO b)(5 ); (b)(?)(C)
Chief Counsel Jason A uilar and
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 Charities, Jewish Family Services, etc. Topics of interest included highly publicized
"separation/ reunification of families" issues, other enforcemen t olicies and a discussion of the
assistance these agencies can provide to VOICE victims. (b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

ERO - San Antonio: False report of child's death in custody
CRO assisting PAO in identifying where rumor of child d in in custody originated. It appears
there is an attorney who may be tied to attorney b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
ho posted the false
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ERO - San Antonio: Family reunification
CRO assisting AILA with a case of a Guatemalan mother in custody at Port Isabel Detention
Center. Child is in ORR custody in NY. Child arrived with father who has already been
deported; mother entered though different port of entry which complicated the case. K~b)(-6-);-~
ERO - San Antonio: Hunger strike at Karnes County Family Residential Center
(KCFRC)
RAICES is claiming that fathers at KCFRC are going on hunger strike. RAICES is holding a
protest and press conference in front of Karnes to announce that the fathers in ICE custody are
going to be going on a hunger strike if they are not released. CRO and PAO working with ERO
to dispel rumors. (b)(6);
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ERO - San Antonio: Occupy ICE SATX @ abolishlCEsatx
Group Occupy ICE SATX completed their second week of camp ing and protesting in front of
the San Antonio sub-office for non-detained and bonds. RAICES tweeted that Patriot Front
attacked the peaceful encampment of Occupy ICE SATX. San Antonio Police Department was
called out since the young protestors blocked an officer's vehicle and were starting to get
belligerent. https ://www. pscp. tv/w/ 1vOGw VRodDrrn(b )(6);_,

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ERO - San Antonio: Grassroots Leadership of Austin complaints
CRO met with l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C) !attorney for Grassroots to dispel rumors suIToundin g the
transport vehicle accident and residents at Hutto being blocked from using phones, shower ing or
religious services. Grassroots was alleging that a group of separated mothers involved in fenderbender were denied medical treatment after complaining of pain and injuries after transfer to the
South Texas Detention Comp lex for reunification. CRO offered assistance in identifying cases
and ensur ing women receive medical treatment. The accident was a fender bender with no
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ERO - San Francisco: Protestors
Protestors have been camping outside ofICE buildings in San Francisco and Sacramento as well
as the Oakland Federal building over the last two weeks. CRO is monitoring progress and
gauging pulse through social media.j(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Significant VOICE calls/engagement:

VOICE - Detroit: VOICE awareness

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 CRO shared information about the VOICE program with the program director of the Victim
Witness Division of Fayette County Ohio to includ e informat ion about the DHS-Vine and
VOICE service s avai lable to vict ims of crime and their familie s. CRO will rema in avai lable to
assist the direc tor and her staff with questions that may arise. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

VOICE - Detroit: VOICE awareness
CRO shared information abo ut the VOICE program with the program director of the Victim
Witness Office at the Fairfield County Prosec utorto include informatio n about the DHS-V ine and
VOICE services avai lable to vict ims of crime and their fami lies. CRO will remain avai lable to
assist the director and her staff with questions that may arise. fb)(6):
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VOICE - New Orleans: ICE detainee locator
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answe red basic question s.
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VOICE - New York: Domestic violence
CRO referred VOICE domestic violence case to HSI VAS. VOICE victim requested counseling
services for psych ological and emotional trauma from domestic violence. l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C) I
ICE General:

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ICE - Chicago: USCIS
CRO j oined USCIS District 42 quarterly comm unity and congre ssiona l meeting . (M. Walters)

ICE - San Juan: National Ni ht Out Event
CRO met with Sergeant (b)(5); (b)(?)(C)
Director of Community Relations for the
Puerto Rico Police Departmen t an uan area , to go over coordinating instruction s for ICEERO and HSI pa rticipat ion at annual Natio nal N ight Out event in San Juan. t?~~
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ICE- San Diego: Tour/brief:
CRO coordinated with U.S. Customs and Border Protection counterparts for border /port tour and
accompany ing briefin g for visiting HQ recruiting office pe rsonnel. Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)
ICE - New Orleans : Communication with community member
CRO spoke with local community member and answered basic immigration policy, as well as,
explained the differences between the various immigration enfo rcement agencie s. Kb)(6);

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ICE - New York: CRO to join FEB Steering Committee
CRO met with Execu tive Director Neil Robinson for the Federal Exec utive Board (FEB) to
discuss serving on the NY FEB Steering Committee with 200 federal partners. Director
Robin son discussed mission of FEB including eme rgency preparedness alerts, work force
trainin g and maintaining database of federa l leadership. FEB prov ides recommendat ions to local
leaders of each partner agency ba sed on inclement weather conditions and emergencies that
affect federal per sonnel. CRO will provide names of ICE leadership in the NYC area to be added
to the contact list and work with FEB staff to develop ideas for workforce trainin g. l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)I
Upcoming Engagements:

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 Thursday, August 2 - CRO will attend the HSI Detroit-sponsored airport law enforcement
officer s training at the Wayne County Airport Police Department presented by the HSI I
Nationa l Security Investigations Division with a focus on FGM awareness . Kb)(6);
Thursday, August 2 - DSAC fb )(B); (b)(?)(C)
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Arab American Community - American Human Rights Council (AHRC) . Kb)(6);
Thursday, August 2- CRO to attend DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)
Quarterly Community Engagement Roundtable at the Masjid Baitul Jaamay , Glen Ellyn , 111.l(b)(6)1

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~nd VASkb )(6); (b)(7)(C) jwill participate in
this quarter's citywide human trafficking outreach for teens. Centro Seguro and various NGOs
and stakeho lders will be providing information on human trafficking to various hotels ,
convenience stores and others to identify victims of human trafficking. Duty agents at HSI , San
Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriffs Office on standby in case of the
discovery of any trafficked minors. CROs and VAS !rb)(6): Iwill assist at the command center
for this operation . (h1fR1· , ,I
Thursday August 2 - CRO participating in an i-Guardian presentation led by TFO ~~~~~~r.,
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approximate ly 100 youths at the Popular Bank (Banco Popular) of
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Friday, August 3 - CRO joining HSI SA j(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Ifor a human trafficking presentation
at Erwin Technical schoo l in Tampa , FL. l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Friday, August 3 - CRO will provide an overview presentation on ICE and take questions at a
community roundtable meeting in Auburn, WA . (b)(6);
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Monday, August 6 - CRO, HSI Program Manageri(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
knd ERO
fb)(6): I will participate in the first multi-agency federnl law enforcement event planning meetmg
with staff from the DEA , FBI, DOJ and other federal agencies. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Tuesday, August 7 - CRO and ERO leadership to meet with American Association of
Immigration Lawyers (AILA) Chicago Chapter. (b)(6);

Tuesday, August 7 - CRO and HSI special a ents and ERO deportation officers participating in
annua l Nat ional Night Out event in San Juan. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
Wednesday August 8 - CRO and ~ (b)(B); (b)(?)(C)
~re participating in the new student
orientation for international exchange students attending the University of Sacred Heart in San
Juan in the fall. Kb)(6);_,

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 Wednesday, August 8 - SAC Steve Francis and HSI Detroit will host a townhall with HSI
EAD Derek Benner for all Michigan emp loyees . HSI Detroit leadership encoura ged all
emp loyees to particiP.ate and take advantage of this great opportun ity to dialogue and connec t
with HQ leader ship. l(b)(6); _,

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which cou ld lead to human trafficking hps at t e Laredo Comm unity College. b)(6);
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 From:

Smith, Adrian

Sent:

30 Jul 2018 20:30:39 +0000
# ICE-OPA-COB
ICE OPA COB 07.30.18
ICE OPA COB 07 .30.18.docx

To:

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Daily Close of Business Report
July 30, 2018

Compiled by:~~b_
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Enforcement and Removal Operations
ERO - Port Isabel - Family reunification case, Atlantic News
The Atla ntic News filed in more than 20 questions rega rding family reunifi cation. PAO is
workin g with SNA ERO regarding this request. (N. Prun eda)
ERO - Port Isabel - Family reunification case regarding a El Salvadorian man, PBS
Frontline
A man from El Salva dor was deported short ly after arrested by BP dur ing zero tolerance. He
subm itte d a letter to ICE saying that wan ted to b e removed wit hout his daughter. PAO is
wo rkin g an issue paper on this matter. (N . Pruneda)
ERO - Port Isabel - Father claims he was separated from his daught er, he remains in ICE
custody, Mother Jones
Mother Jones reporter l....
(b-)(-6-);-(b-)(-7)-(C-.jfiles a requ est aski ng why thi s fat her, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
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not been reunit ed w ith his child. It turns out he has been in ICE custody since Jan. 3. He has a
pro stitu tion conviction for whic h he received a 10-day sentenced . PAO is working wi th SNA
ERO to draft up issue paper. Item is pending. l<b)(6):
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Tampa, Fla.: Occupy ICE protest arrests , WFTS, WFLA, social media
Six prot esters were arrested today by loca l authorities at an #occupyICETPA prot est at the
Tampa ERO office. The two-week old encampment is also expected to be cleared by local polic e
and FPS today . Indi vidual s peacefully protesting w ithout te nts will be allowed to co ntinu e to do
so . PAO directed media to local authorities for information about the arrests. b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
ERO - Raleigh, N.C.: Sex offender released despite detainer, Winston-Salem Herald Sun
Reporter submitt ed follow -up questions after a news release last week abo ut the refusa l of local
authorities in Orange County to honor a detainer or notify ERO prior to the release of an
unlawfu lly pr esent Mexican national who is a registered sex offender following his gui lty ple a to

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 sexual battery of an 11-year-old last month. Reporter asked why ICE hadn't detained him
previously given he was ordered removed in 2015; PAO explained it was an absenti a order, and
that this mean s in addition to his criminal history local authorities relea sed an immigration
fugitive. (B. Cox)

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El Paso: Health care at NM detention facility, NPR (University of New Mexico)
Reporterl(b)(6): (b)(7)(C) !reques ting interview to discuss whether detainees' medical needs are
being met in the Cibola County Detention Fa cility in Milan, New Mexico , as well as why asylum
seekers are housed in a pri son. PAO requested reporter provide spec ific information (names ,
Alien number s and/or dates of birth, detail s of the allegations, etc.) to allow PAO to look into
your query and provide a properly researched response. PAO added we don't comment on
anonymous allega tions. (L. Zamarripa)
ERO-Boston: Request for response to arrest of Cuban national on local charges, Newsweek
PAO responded with stateme nt confirming ERO has lodged detainer requ est for suspect
following resolution of rape charges he was arrested for in Milton , MA; state ment also provide s
brief background on proce ss ofremovals of Cuban citizens and the issues related to that. (J.
Mohan)
ERO - Philadelphia: City declines to renew ERO PARS contract , Multiple outlets
Reporters requested agency comment regarding City declining to renew ERO PARS contract.
PAO provided cleared statement rebuki ng the City decision. (A. Smith)

-Homeland

Security Investigations
HSI/ERO - San Antonio: Acting ICE Director Ron Vitiello interviews with 3 media outlets ,
San Antonio Express News, LocalFOX/NBC station and WOAJ Talk Radio
ICE Acting Direc tor, Ron Vitiello interv iewed with the following media outlets, San Antonio
Express News, local FOX/NBC media outlet and WOAI Talk Radio. Mr. Vitiello provided his
vision for ICE and responded to questions related to family reunification. PAO anticipates
balanced press coverage. ICE OPA Dir ector, Liz John son and SNA PAOl (b)(6); . !staffe d these
interviews. The interviews were conducted inside HIS SAC Conference room. (N. Pruneda )
HSI - San Antonio/Eagle Pass - Jordanian man arrested and charged with human
smuggling , US DOJ Main Justice News Release
A Jordanian national residing in Monterrey, Mexico was arreste d Saturday on arrival at JFK
Interna tiona l Airport to face a criminal complaint issued in the We stern District of Texas for his
role in a scheme to smugg le spec ial inter est aliens from Mexico into the United States. PAO
drafted up quote for SAC San Antonio. Main Justice will be issuing this release. (N. Pruneda)
Strategic Communications
ICE
ICE retweets @S ecNielsen, It was my honor to visit our Philadelphia @ICE gov office today.
The men & women at ICE and @CBP are true profe ssional s in every se nse of the word.
The ir dedication to our country cannot go unapp reciated. All of @DHSgov tha nks them for
their work and will cont inue to support them

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 Twitter : ICE is proud to work with our partners, @MigracionCol, @FiscaliaCo l,
@PoliciaColombia and the @USEmbassyBogota to combat chi ld exp loitati on and human
trafficking
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : There were more than 250 girls and teenagers who were
victims of a sex tourism ring based out of Cartagena that was dismantled by @MigracionCol,
@FiscaliaCol, @PoliciaColombia and the group of @ICEgov from @USEm bassyBogota .
The operation detained 18

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Homeland Security Investigations

Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : Human trafficking is one of the most heinou s crimes
investigated by ICE. In its worst manifestation, #humantrafficking is akin to modem-day
slavery https ://www.ice.gov /features /human-trafficking /
https://www.ice.gov /es/features /reportaj es/trata-personas
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : 2 man sentenced in Missouri for child exp loitation News
Release / En Espanol
Twitter : It was just supposed to be something to make money , but it quickly turned into
much more than she ever imagined . In part one of #InHerOwnWords, "Tonya" revea ls how
she initially became a victim of #human trafficking https: //www.ice.gov /features /humantrafficking-victim-shares-story #WorldDay AgainstTrafficking
Twitter : Dealing with the physical toll on her body was "easy." It turned out that the hardest
part was the psychological effects . In part 2 of #InHerOwnWords, Tonya discusses the
emot ional toll of being a victim of #humantrafficking https://www.ice.gov /features /humantrafficking-victim-shares-story #W orldDay AgainstTrafficking
Twitter : Although she was ultimately able to "escape" from her trafficker, being a
#humantraffi cking victim haunted Tonya. In part 3 of #inHerOwn Words , she talks about the
linger ing pain that existed even after her ordeal was ove r
https://www.ice.gov /features /human-trafficking-victim-shares-story
#WorldDay AgainstTrafficking
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : #Human Trafficking is one of the mo st heino us crimes
investigated by ICE. Every day, ICE HSI agents around the globe work to uncover, dismantle
and disrupt human trafficking #WorldDay AgainstTrafficking
https :/ /www.ice.gov /f eatures /human-trafficking /
https ://www.ice.gov /es/features /reportaj es/trata-personas
Twitter and Facebook : On #WorldDayAgainstTrafficki ng, learn more abo ut how ICE is
combating #HumanTrafficking and hear from a victim in her own words
https://www.ice.gov /features /human-trafficking-victim-shares-story
Twitter and Facebook: Delaware man sentenced to prison for production of chi ld
pornography News Release

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and Removal Operations

Twitter en Espanol: ICE operation targeting public safety threats nets 132 arrests in DC, VA
News Release en Espanol
Operations Anticipated/Scheduled Interviews and Events:

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 Monday, July 30 or Friday, Aug. 3- H.E.R.O. George Riley ofHSI Cherry Hill has been
chosen as Hometown Hero for Philadelphia Eagles and will be filmed at work July 30 or Aug. 3.
(E. Dabul)

#ICE#

Adrian Smith
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
(215) 717-i?)(6 loff ice
(267) 623- ,
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 From:

Smith, Adrian

Sent:

31 Jul 2018 20:30:13 +0000
#ICE-OPA-COB
ICE OPA COB 07.31.18
ICE OPA COB 07.31.18.docx

To:

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Daily Close of Business Report
July 31, 2018

Enforcement and Removal Operations

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ERO - El Paso: Transgender detainees released from Cibola facility, INTO (digital
magazine)
Reporter ~K
b-)(-6-);-~I with INTO digital magazine requesting comment regarding transge nder
detainees released from ICE custody at the Cibola County Detentio n Center in Milan , New
Mexico. Among reporter 's questions: how many were released and why, and how many
transgender detainees remain housed at Cibola. PAO researching. (L. ZamaiTipa)

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ERO - San Antonio - Family reunification case, parents claim ICE duped them to sign
removal documents instead of family reunification documents, KENS 5 (local CBS)
Local San Antonio CBS filed in a request asking if ICE can respond to an allegation made by
parents. The parents claim that ICE duped into signing removal pap ers instea d signing a fami ly
reunification document. PAO is consulting with ICE HQ OPA regarding request. (N. Pruneda)

ERO - Austin - Media asking about Bastrop Sheriff's "zero tolerance " traffic enforcement
action, Austin American Statesman
Austin American Statesman investigative reporter,l(b)(6);
lis asking ICE to provid e
information detainer and removal information on those arrested . PAO is askin g reporter to
provide addi tiona l details like the full names of those arrested , date of birth and alien registration
number. Item is pend ing. (N. Pruneda)

-ERO -

Milwaukee - Comment on ICE's arrest of a Hispanic community leader near
Milwaukee, multiple outlets
PAO provided a vetted stateme nt regarding the arrest of a Hispanic community leader to several
report ers. (N. Albe rico)

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 ERO - Chicago - Comment on why student visa holder 's citizenship application was
denied, CNN
PAO referred reporter J(b)(6);
Ito USCIS after he asked why a Korean national studyin g on a
student visa was denied LPR status . (N. Alberico)

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Homeland Security Investi2.ations

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HSI - San Antonio/Eagle Pass - Jordanian man arrested and charged with human
smuggling , local NBC talk radio
A Jordanian national residing in Monterrey, Mexico was atTested Saturday on arrival at JFK
Internation al Airport to face a criminal complaint issued in the Western District of Texas for his
role in a scheme to smugg le specia l interest aliens from Mexico into the United States. DSAC
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lwill be conducting a brief radio interview to discuss general human smuggling.
PAO is staffing phone interview. (N. Pruneda)
HSI - Miami: Number of migrant landings in Palm Beach County , Palm Beach Post
Reporter requested the number of migrant landings in Palm Beach thi s past year. PAO spoke to
the reporter on background and explained that traditionally HSI is involved when there is
criminal investigation that needs to be conducted such as a human smuggling or trafficking case.
I explained that Border Patro l would be the agency to answer that question since they respond to
all migrant landings. (N. Yglesias)
General
General - Miami : Teenager escapes from HHS custody during medical exam, Mundo
Hispanico, Telemundo Affiliate PAO received a request for a statement regarding the teenager
than fled HHS during a medical exam in Homestead. PAO referred the call to HHS . (N.
Yglesias)
Strategic Communication
ICE
Twitter : HAPPENING NOW : ICE Execut ive Assoc iate Director Matthew Albence testifies
before the Senate Judiciary Committee. To watch:
https ://www . judiciary .senate . gov/meetings / oversight -of-immigration-enforcement-and fami ly-reunification- efforts
Twitter: ICE is proud to work with our international partners to combat #humantrafficking.
Thank you for all you do!
Homeland Security Investigations
Twitter : C3 invest igates large-scale cybercr ime threat s and prov ides expertise on cybercrime
invest igat ions to the fie ld. It also uses globa l law enforcement netwo rks to combat
cybercrime threats. #DHSCyberSummit Learn more: https: //www .ice.gov /features /cyber
Twitter: C3's Child Exploitation Investigations Unit is a powerful tool in the fight against the
sex ual exp loitat ion of children; the production , advertisement and distribution of chi ld
pornogra phy; and child sex tourism. #DHSCyberSummit Learn more:
https: / /www.ice.gov /f eatures /cyber

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 Twitter: #ICYMI ICE HSI Boston, Attorney General announce 25 arrests in large-scale
doc ument and benefit fra ud scheme
Twitter : In 1997, the US Customs Serv ice created the Cyber Cr imes Cente r - also known as
"C3" - in response to changing technologies and its effect on criminal trends. Today, C3
combats cybercrime & criminal exploitation of the Internet with state-of-the-art forensic tech
#DHSCyberSummit
Twitter : ICE HSI is a worldwide law enforcement agency at the forefront of da rknet and
other cyber-related criminal investigations. #DHSCyberSummit Learn more:
https: //www.ice.gov /cyber-crimes
Twitter : As a crim ina l invest igat ive un it, HSI and its agents combat criminal activ ity on the
Darknet the same way they do offl ine : one step at a time.
https: / /www.ice.gov /features /darknet #DHSCyberSummit
Twitter en Espanol: En 1997, el Servicio de Aduanas de EEUU cre6 el Centro contra Delitos
Cibernet icos - conocido como C3 - en respuesta a tecnologias cam biantes y su efecto en
tendenc ias delict ivas. Hoy, C3 combate el crimen cibernetico y exp lotaci6n cr imina l de!
Internet con la ultima tech forense
Twitter en Espanol: NOTICIA de ICE: Hombre de Fort Worth condenado a cadena perpetua
po r traficar sexua lmente a nifias tras investigac i6n de ICE HSI, @FBI y los departamentos de
policia de #FortWorth, Ty ler y Arlington en Texas
https: //www.ice.gov /es/news /releases /hombre-de-fort-worth-condenado-cadena-perpetuapor-traficar-sexualmente-ninas
#TrataDePersonas
Twitter en Espanol : NOTICIA de ICE : 2 homb res condenados en Misur i por
#exp lotaci6ninfant il tras invest igac i6n po r parte de ICE HSI y el Equipo de Trabajo contra
Delitos Ciberneticos del Suroeste de Misuri https: //www.ice.gov /es/news /releases /2 hombres-condenados-en-misuri-por-explotacion-infantil
#a busoinfantil

Enforcement and Removal Operations
Twitter en Espanol : ICE op era tion targe ting pub lic safety threats nets 132 arres ts in DC, VA
News Re lease en Espanol

Operations Anticipated /Scheduled Interviews and Events:
Monday, July 30 or Friday, Aug. 3- H.E.R.O. George Riley ofHSI Cherry Hill has been
chose n as Hometown Hero for Philadelphia Eagles and wi ll be film ed at wor k July 30 or Aug. 3.
(E. Dabul)

#ICE#

Adri an Smith
Publ ic Affa irs Off icer
U.S. Imm igrati on and Custom s Enfo rcemen t (ICE)
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 From :

Feere, Jon

Sent:

25 Jun 2018 15:35:42 +0000

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Subject:

FW: Message from Secretary Nielsen on Affording Congress an
Opportunity to Address Family Separation
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DHS-18-0360-R-000027
2019-ICLl-00011 968

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15 Jun 2018 16:40:40 +0000

To :

Feere, Jon
FW: [Urgent Clearance Request] Immigration Family Separation

Subje ct:
Factsheet

Attachments:

FW: [Urgent Clearance Request] Immigration Family Separation

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DHS-18-0360-R-000028

2019 -ICLl-00011 969

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RE: Letter of concern from Amnesty Internationa l

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You're welcome, Sir. Will do.

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Assistant Director (A)
Stakeholder Engagement / Victims oflmmigrat ion Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202.570. b)(6 cell
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Thanks Barbara. Please keep me in the loop .

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To: Blank, Thomas
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contact with the POC. Please let me know if you need additional details.

B arbar a M. Gonzalez, MP A

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DHS-18-0360-R-000029
2019-ICLl-00011 970

 Assistant Director (A)
Stakeholder Engagement/ Victims oflmmigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office
U.S. Immi ration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Sent: n ay, ecem er 15, 2017 5:26 PM

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Subject: Letter of concern from Amnesty Internationa l

cc: CRCL; OIG
Dear Ms. Asher,
Please find attached a letter of concern from Amnesty International, with regard to ICE ' s
recent separation of asylum -seeking family members on the southern US border.
Thank you for your attention on this matter.
Sincerely,
l(b)(6);

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Researcher /Advisor on the USA
Am nesty International
Internat ional Secretariat - Americas Regiona l Office
600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 5th Floor
Washi ngton, DC 20003 USA
Email: (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Direct: + 1-202-509 (b)(6);

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DHS-18-0360-R-000030
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 AMNESTY

INTERNATIONAL
https ://www.amnesty.org

DISCLA IMER
This emai l has been sent by Amnesty Internationa l Limited (a company registered in England and Wales limited by
guarantee, number 0 1606776 with a registered office at 1 Easton St, London WC1 X 0DW). Internet commun ications are not
secure and therefore Amnesty International does not accept legal responsib ility for the contents of th is message . If you are
not the intended rec ipient you must not disclose or rely on the information in this e-mail. Any views or opinions presented are
solely those of the autho r and do not necessari ly represent those of Amnesty Internationa l unless specifically stated.
Electronic communica tions including emai l might be monitored by Amnesty Internat ional for operational or business
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DHS-18-0360-R-000031
2019-ICLl-000 11 972

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202 .570 .Eb)(6);~ell
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Subject: RE: Amn esty International

Let's stand down for now please.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000032
2019-ICLl-00011 973

 In an effort to be responsive, Sir. OPA also sent them a statement. I can stand down if
that is your preference.

Barbara M. Gonza lez, MPA
Assistant Director (A)
Stakeho lder Engagement / Victims oflmmigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202 .570J(b)(6)!cell
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origina l. Any disclosure of this document must be approved by the Department of
Home land Security, U.S. Imm igrat ion and Customs Enforcement.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000033
2019-ICLl -00011 974

 ERO and OPLA cleared the below. I plan to go with it today unless you have concerns.
Thank you,
Barbara M. Gonza lez, MPA
Assistant Director (A)
Stakeholder Engagement / Victims oflmmigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office
U.S. Immi ation and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202 .570 b)(6 cell
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This document may conta in confident ial and sensitive
U.S. Government informat ion, and is not for release, review, retransmission,
dissemination or use by anyone other than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender
if this email has been misdirected and immediately destroy all originals and copies of the
original. Any disclosure of this document must be approved by the Department of
Home land Security, U.S. Immigrat ion and Customs Enforcement.

From: !(b)(6) ; (b)(7)(C)
Date: Friday, Dec 22 , 2017, 3:38 PM
To: Gonzalez , Barbara M ~b)-(6_)_: (-b-)(-7)-(c- ,------~

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Subject: RE: Amne sty Internationa l
Hi Barbara.
This is clear for ERO, it mirrors previously cleared statements.

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Staff Officer-ERO /Office ofEAD
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DHS-18-0360-R-000034
2019-ICLl-00011 975

 From: Gonzalez, Barbara M
Sent : Friday, December 22, 2017 2:26 PM
To: #ERO CHIEFS OF STAFF; Albence, Matthew; Miller, Philip T; Asher, Nathalie R
Cc:l (b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
!Bennett, Danielle;Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C) !Clifford, Erin J; Johnson, Liz; Elzea,
Jennifer
Subject: Amnesty International

ERO:
Amnesty Internationa l sent us the attached letter regarding the San Diego cases involving
the separation of alleged family units. After conferring with OPLA , I plan to send them
the below response. I know OPA sent them a response too but they've pinged us directly
for more . Because they don't have a G-28 representing the individuals, we will not speak
to specific issues regarding the cases. Please let me know if you have concerns with this
statement. Thank you.

(b)(5)

Barbara M. Gonzalez, MP A
Assistant D irector (A)
Stakeho lder Engagement I Victims oflmm igration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202.570.~ell

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Follow ICE

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Government information, and is not for release , review, retransmission, disseminat ion or use by
anyone other than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender if this email has been
misdirected and immediately destroy all originals and copies of the or iginal. Any disclosure of
this document must be approved by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and
Custo ms Enforcement.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000036
2019-ICLl-00011 977

 From :

Gonzalez, Barbara M

Sent:

22 Dec 2017 20 :11:19 -0500

To:

Feere, Jon
RE: Amnesty International

Subject:

I understand. Glad you have some enjoyab le reading! Ha!

Barbara M. Gonza lez, MPA
Assistant Director (A)
Stakeholder Engagement / Victims oflmmigration Crime Engagement (VO ICE) Office
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202 .570 b)(6); ell
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

CONFIDENTIALITY NOT ICE: This document may contain confidentia l and sens itive
U.S. Government information, and is not for release, review , retran smission,
dissemination or use by anyone other than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender
if this emai l has been misdirected and immedi ately destroy all originals and copies of the
original. Any disclosure of this document must be approved by the Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Immigrat ion and Customs Enfo rcement.

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Subject: RE: Amnesty Internationa l

In other news, I'm reading the report tonight!
Jon Feere
Senior Adv isor
Immigr ation and Customs Enforcemen t
Department of Homeland Security
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Subject: RE: Amnesty .International

Sure. I will stand dow n and reach out to them next week .

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DHS-18-0360-R-000037
2019-ICLl-00011 978

 Barbara M. Gonzalez, MPA
Assistant Director (A)
Stakeholder Engagemen t / Victims oflmmigration Crime Engage ment (VOICE) Office
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202.570. Kb)(6)!cell
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This document may contain confidential and sensitive
U.S. Government information, and is not for release, review, retransmission,
dissemination or use by anyone other than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender
if thi s emai l has been misdirected and immediately destroy all originals and copies of the
original. Any disclosure of this document must be approved by the Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Immigra tion and Customs Enforcemen t.

From: Feere , Jon ~(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Date: Friday, Dec 22, 20 J7, 4:09 PM
To: Gonzalez, Barbara M l-(b-)(-6-);-(b-)(-7-)(-C)------~
Subject: RE: Amnesty International

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Jon
Jon Feere
Senior Advisor
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
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Subject: FW: Amnesty International

Sir:
ERO and OPLA cleared the below. I plan to go with it today unless you have concerns.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000038
2019-ICLl-00011 979

 Thank you,
Barbara M. Gonza lez, MPA
Assistant Director (A)
Stakeholder Engagement / Victims oflmmigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202 .570 !(b)(6);~ell
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

CONFI DENTIALITY NOT ICE: This document may contain confidential and sens itive
U.S. Government information, and is not for release, review, retransmission,
dissemination or use by anyone other than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender
if this emai l has been misdirected and immediate ly destroy all originals and copies of the
original. Any disclosure of this document must be approved by the Department of
Homeland Securi ty, U.S. Immigra tion and Customs Enforcement.

Fromj(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Date: Fnday, Dec 22, 2017 , 3:38 PM
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From: Gonzalez, Barbara M

Sent: Friday, December 22, 2017 2:26 PM
To: #ERO CHIEFS OF STAFF; Albence, Matthew; Miller, Philip T; Asher, Nathalie R
Cc:fo )(6): (b)(7)(C)

!Bennett, Danielle;Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C) Pifford , Erin J; Johnson, Liz; Elzea,

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DHS-18-0360-R-000039
2019-ICLl-00011 980

 Jennifer

Subject: Amnesty International

ERO:
Amnesty International sent us the attached letter regarding the San Diego cases involving
the separation of alleged family units. After conferring with OPLA, I plan to send them
the below response. I know OPA sent them a response too but they've pinged us directly
for more. Because they don't have a G-28 representing the individuals , we will not speak
to specific issues regarding the cases. Please let me know if you have concerns with this
statement. Thank you .

(b)(5)

Barbara M. Gonzalez, MP A
Assistant Director (A)
Stakeholder Engagement / Victims oflmmigration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE)
U.S. Immigrat ion and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
202 .570 b)(6); ell
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Follow ICE

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DHS-18-0360-R-000040
2019-ICLl-00011 981

 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This document may contain confidential and sensitive U.S.
Government information, and is not for release , review , retransmission , dissemination or use by
anyone other than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender if this email has been
misdirected and immediately destroy all originals and copies of the original. Any disclosure of
this document must be approved by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000041
2019-ICLl-00011 982

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From:
Se nt:

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16 Aug 2019 21:23:59 +0000
To:
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~ICE OPA EROIssue Paper
Subject:
RE:OPA Issue: Telemundo requests statement on Salvadoran separated from
child due to prior criminal conviction
Goo d Afternoon
The following

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statement(with

edits) and on background have been cleared by ERO.

(b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(5)

Thank you,

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Staff Officer Detailed
From:Kb)(6); (b )(7)(C)
Se nt : Friday, August 16, 2019 5:09 PM
To: #ICE OPA EROIssue Paper1('
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Subject: OPA Issue: Telemundo requests statement on Salvadoran separated from child due to prior
criminal conviction

ALCON,
Please review the draft statement bel ow for release to the media. Thanks!

DEADLINE: 3 p.m . EDT 08/ 16/2019
b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(5)

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2019-ICLl -00011 983

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DHS-18-0360-R-000043
2019-ICLl-00011 984

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cus tody. !(b)(6);
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provide comment on the wrong person . Let me know if yo u have any of that info
and I will research your query . Thank s!
v/r
Tim Oberle
Public Affairs Officer /Spokesman
U.S. Immi gration an d Custom s Enforcement

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2019-ICLl-00011 985

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Dear Media Team,
We are following the case otb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Ia Salvadorian 11 month
old child, who was held at a m inor 's shelter in Phoen ix, Arizona. He was released
this morning to the Salvador ian Consulate in Arizona . Toda , he will be reun ited
with his moth erl(~)~6);___
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held at a det ention center m t e US.
Can you p lease provide information regard ing the case ofl:b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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Our deadline is today , at lpmP ST/4pm EST.

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2019-ICLl-00011 986

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Sent :
16 Aug 2019 21:08:46 +0000
To :
#ICE OPA ERO Issue Paper
Subject:
OPA Issue: Telemundo requests statement on Salvadoran separated from child
due to prior criminal conviction

ALCON,
Please review the draft statem ent below for release to the media. Thanks!

DEADLINE : 3 p.m . EDT 08/16 /2019
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custody.khVn)·
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provide comment on the wrong person . Let me know if you have any of that info
and I will research your query . Thanks!
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Tim Oberle
Public Affairs Officer /Spokesman
U.S. Immigrat ion and Custom s Enfo rcement
Hou ston, Texas
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We are following the case of~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
a Salvadorian 11 month
old child, who was held at a minor's shelter in Phoenix, Arizona . He was released
this mornin g to the Salvador ian Consu late in Arizona . Today, he will be reun ited
with his mothe*b)(6); (b)(7)(C) lin El Salvador. His father l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)Iis currently
held at a detention center in the US.
Can you please provid e information regarding the case of1b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Our dead line is today, at lpmP ST/4pm EST.

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Jon Feere
Senior Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security

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Subject:

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Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:20:27 +0000
Homan, Thomas;Blank, Thomas
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RE:Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation E.O.

The article includes this new language:

This story has been updated to clarify how migrant parents will be processed going
forward. An earlier version incorrectly stated the Trump administration was
suspending prosecutions for parents of migrant children. The senior Customs and
Border Protection official quoted below was describing how the agency's operations
would change to no longer refer parents of migrant children for prosecution. Decisions
whether or not to prosecute are the purview of the Department of Justice.
A Justice Department spokesperson denied changes to the zero tolerance policy and said prosecutions
would continue.
A spokeswo man for the Justice Department, Sarah Isgur Flores, said "zero tol erance" remained in effect.
"There has been no change to the Department's zero tolerance policy to prosecute adults who cross our
border illegally instead of claiming asylum at any port of entry at the border," she said.
https://www .washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-will-stop-prosecuting-parents-who-crossthe -border -iIlegaIly-w ith -ch iIdren-officia l-says/2018/06/21/ 4902b 194-7 564-1 le8-805c4b67019fcfe4 story.html

Jon
From: Feere, Jon
Sent : Thursday, June 21, 2018 2:58 PM
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Blank, Thomas b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc:Simon, Joseph D b)(6): (b)(7)( C )
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Subject: RE: Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation E.O.

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Jon

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Jon Feere
Senior Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security

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chi ld from whom he was separa ted under the "Zero -to lerance" policy.
We loo k forward to hea ring from yo u confirming receipt of this request. Thank yo u for
your time and attent ion to this matter.
Sincerely,

l(b)(6);

bD, MPP

Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado

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lclass member seeking immediate reunification
with his child from whom he was separated under the "Zero-tolerance" policy.
We look forward to hearing from yo u confirming receipt of this reque st. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

IJD
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l(b)(6):
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Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado
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Sincerely,

Im,

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Director of Litigation and Policy , Al Otro Lado
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your time and attention to this matter.
Sincere ly,

kb)(6):

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your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

i(b)(6):

!JD,MPP

Director of Litigation and Policy , Al Otro Lado
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10 Jul 2018 17:23:16 +0000
Archambeault, Gregory J
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FW: Question regarding injunction.
FW: * * Situational Update** Transfers and reunifications-Ms

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Se nt: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:20 AM
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Cc:
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Subject: FW: Question regarding injunction.
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Please release j(b)(6); _. Ion ATD today . You can reach out to attorney about his scheduled release but
you need to document in EARM if he needs assistance from an NGO. One of the attachments mentions
about informing detainee about assistance . Also, while not in the emails, l(b)(6); (b)(7)( C)
Identified
herself as the NGO for San Diego assistance .
Thanks,

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Se nt: Monday, July 2, 2018 8:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Question regarding injunction .
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s OPLA. Attorneys don't do simple yes or no (sorry, I know you hate that).

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 Let me know how you decide - since the case is on Monday morning for bond I'll let the attorney
handling the bond.
From :fo)(6): (b)(7)(C)

Se nt : Friday, June 29, 2018 3:53 PM
To:l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
j(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)
Subject : RE:Question regarding injunction.

I am fine with waiting. It just annoys me tha t they won't give us a simple yes, or no.
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Se nt : Friday, June 29, 2018 3:51 PM
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Subject : RE:Question regarding injunction.
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If the guidance is release. We can place him on ATD and have report to LOSfield office wit h fami ly to
document. Or if his w hole family is at court on Monday we can j ust release him then on ATD.
Or we can just wait for official guidance on how to release and do it the n. We are still within the
timelines on releasing.
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information or attorney work product and/or law enforcement sensitive information. It is not for release, review,
retransmission, dissemination, or use by anyone other than t he intended recipient. Please notify the sender if this
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must be approved by the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This
document is for INTERNALGOVERNMENTUSEONLYand may be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of
Information Act, 5 USC§§ 552(b)(S), (b)(7).

From: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Sent: Friday, June 29, 2018 3:18:11 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
To: ICE-OPLA-EROLD
Subject: Question regarding injunct ion.
Forwarding email chain for advice on whether this parent must be re leased from custody.

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kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
is presently detained at Otay Mesa Detention Center . His childKb)(6);
Iwas placed with ORR, but has since been reunited with his mother,
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Attorney for b)(6); is demand ing that we release her client, citing the
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injunction . Local OCC referred me to you. (b)(5)
b)(5)
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Acting Assistant Field Office Director
Otay Mesa Detention Center
7488 Calzada De La Fuente
San Diego, CA 92154
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)(6): (b )(7)( C)
Date: Friday, Jun 29, 2018, 2:00 PM
From :

To:l(b)(6); (b )(7)(C)
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Subject: RPfo)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Good Morning,
I hope this message finds you welL I am writing to ask whether your agency has made a determina t ion
regarding: l(b)(6);
lcustody status. The Immigration Court has set a bond hearing for l(b)(6);
this Monday, July 2, at 8 AM . I am sure that the Immigrat io n Judge will ask what DHS' decision is in
terms of compliance with the preliminary injunct ion, so any info rmation you can provide before Monday
would be greatly appreciated.

I

I am available at 323 -404(b)(6): ~hould you have any questions. I will not have access to e-mail until later
this afternoon, so please call with any urgent inquiries.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
ItIgatIon an
olicy Director
Al Otro Lado
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Thank you for the information . We will evaluate the info rma tio n you have provided and determine
the appropriate manner to proceed with~b )(6); (b)(7)(C)

Icustody status.

From: !<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 20181:11 PM
To:Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc:

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Subject : Refb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Good Afternoon,
My name ig(b)(6):

l and I representfb)(6):

(b)(7)(C)

!wife and minor children in their

remova l proceedings. I also will be appearing on behalf of (b)(6);
in his next immigration court
hearing. G-28s and E-28s are attached; I will obtain a signature on (b)(6);
G-28 when I visit him
later today.

Iparole request, and to bring your attention to the
I am writing to follow up on Vb)(6):
Southern District Court's prelim inary injunction decision in Ms. L v. ICE, issued yesterday. The

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 decision provides for reunification of parents who were separated from children under 5 years of age
within 14 days.l(b)(6);
l is a class member who was separated from his 15 month old son and, as
such, we respectfully request that he be released from custody so that he may be reunified with his
infant son.
As you may recall, Kb)(6);

fo J(3) Unspecifie d Statute

November of 2017 with his son.!rh)(n)·
Iwho was 15 months old at the time.U=b~)~<6
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had
in his possession his son's original birth certificate, as well as his own identity documents, but was
nonetheless separated from kb)(6);
lwas sent to a short-term foster care placement
administered by IESin Texas, which has since been shut down amidst serious allegations of abuse
and neglect of the children in their care. It took us over three months to get l(b)(6);
!child
released from custody; during this time, he had no contact with his son. When his son was released
from the IESfacility where he was being held, he was infested with lice and looked as though he had
not been bathed in several months. He continues to suffer ill effects resulting from his detention.
Since his release, we have brought l(b)(6);
!children to the facility twice to visit him, but on both
occasions, they were denied access, despite having been cleared (see attachment). The first attempt
took place on his son's birthday; needless to say, the child was devastated that he could not see his
was brought to a visiting room
father. Although the family was turned away on that day, Kb)(6);
and waited for them for hours . Our second attempt at visitation was on father's day. My
understand ing is that the contact visit ing rooms were full, butl<b)(6):
~amily was not offered
the opportunity to have a video visit . I understand that CoreCivic staff are largely in charge of
visitation, but the fact remains tha~(b)(6);
!has not seen his infant son since they were
separated at the border in November of 2017.

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I appreciate what a monumental task reunification of these families will be for your agency, but in
release so that he may be
this case, I hope you will exercise you r discretion in favor of j(b)(6);
reun ified with his infant son. As fb)(6);
lexplained,kb)(6);
has a lov ing family ready to
receive him in Los Angeles. Should he be released, I will move to consolidate his case with that of his
family so that the court can adjudicate their identica l claims together, saving precious jud icial
resources j(b)(6);
!has no criminal record , and has followed all legal procedures thus far in his
attempts to seek asylum in the United States. If he is released, he will enjoy the strong support of
many members of our community in Los Angeles.

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I have attached a copy of a motion I will be filing with the immigration court today, which contains a
copy of the Southern District Court injunction, as well as a CRCLcomplaint filed months ago detailing
Kb)(6);
!separation from his son.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter, and please do not hesitate to reach out to me
with any questions. I am heading to Otay Mesa now and will be there for the rest of
or l(b)(6);
the afternoon. I can otherwise be reached on my cell at 323-404fb)(6) lor via emai l.

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Respectfully,

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l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Litigation and Policy Director
Al Otro Lado

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 On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 1:30 PM, ....
l(b_)(_6_
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Hello OfficerKb)(6);
I am sending this co rre spondence to respectfully

request rec onside rat ion of (b)( 6); (b)(7)( C)

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parole . The last t ime we spoke, we had d iscussed that (~~(~t __
parole was initially
kb)(6):
denied because there was insufficient evidence as to securing a release on conditions. I've
attached more evidence for you to review, which explains tha*b)(6) ;
jhas family members
that can sponsor him in the United States, the location that he would be liv ing, that he will be
able to report to the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program in Los Angeles .
In case you wanted more informat ion, the ISAP check-in center is 7 minutes by automobile
where Kb)(6);
lwill be living, and 30 m inutes by public transportation .

from

Please let me know what I can do to facilitate this .

Thank you,
~b)(6): (b)( 7)(C)

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Esq.
Attorney at Law
Law Offices of Noreen L. Barcena
6334 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Office: (626) 898 b)(6) ;

Cell: (626) 800 · -~~~~\

l(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: ANY COMMUNICATION RECEIVED, INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS
INCLUDED IN THIS EMAIL, BY NOREEN L. BARCENA IS CONFIDENTIAL AND FOR THE SOLE USE OF
THE INTENDED RECIPIENT. IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION
WHICH MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED OR USED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. IF YOU
ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, PLEASEDISREGARDAND DELETETHIS MESSAGE.

Kb)(6); (b)( 7)(C)

!JD, MPP

Director of Policy and Technology, Al Oh·o Lado
New America CA Fe llow
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
323-404-(b)(6
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Im,MPP

Director of Policy and Technology, Al Otro Lado
New America CA Fellow
~b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

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 Archambeault, Gregory J
9 Jul 2018 23:15:30 +0000
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
To:
Subject:
FW: **Situational Update** Transfers and reunifications-Ms L. (0-4)
Attachm e nts:
FORM - ORRTransfe r of Custody of Child to DHS- Draft.docx, EROField
Office NGO Contact List - Family Reunification Phase 1_v2.pdf, Family Community Contact
List.pdf, Phase 1 lnteragency Contact List_520pm(EDT)_9JUL18.xlsx, Ms L litigation
reunifications 4 and under EROfield office 7.9.2018 HHS NEG REUNIFICATION7pm.xlsx
From :

Sent:

No thin g for us, just wanted to pass along . Please review to double check.

Gregory J. Archambeault
Fie ld Office Director
U.S. Imm igrat ion & Customs Enforcement
San Diego, CA

Fro m: kb)(6): (b)(7)( C)
Date: Monday, Jul 09, 2018 , 4:02 PM
To: #ERO FODS Kb)(6)· (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: **Situationa l Update** Transfers and reunifications-Ms L. (0-4)

On behalf of the HQ Domestic Operations :
As of 1900 hours (EST),HHS/ORRhas cleared twenty-four (24) class membe r matches with
children .
Please refer to attached spreadsheet highlighted in green to press forward with reunification.
On the green/yellow highlight same row, the class member will need to be transferred in closer
proximity to child's shelter.
All other "Pending" class members have NOT been cleared for reunification .
Upon receipt of this notificat ion, please instruct Field Office POCsto contact ORRshelters to
coordinate the drop-off time at the designated Field or Sub-office for Tuesday.

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 Prior to releas ing the family unit, please contact the NGO representative (attached flyer) sho uld
the family unit require assistance (i.e.; tra nsportation; short term shelter; supplies; etc .).
All reunifications w ill be conducted at about 1300 hrs. (EST).
If an eme rgency or situation arises, please do not hesitate in contacti ng (attached flyer) Andrew
Lorenzen-Stra it, Jessica Jones or t h is writer.
HHS Secret ary's Operations Center

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Emai lj (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Call-in: (202) 503- 1(~)(6);___

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I w ill be mon it oring reunification

movements fr om t he HHS SOC.

Thank you in advance.

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l(b)(6); (b)(7)( C)

Assistant Field Office Director
MCAT/SOC (Detail)
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Subject : Transfers and reunif ications-Ms L. (0-4)

FODs, th e atta ched docum ent identifi es 62 det ained parent s w ith children
4 and under in ORR cust ody. These parent s must be reunified by Tuesday,
July 10, 2018 per th e M s. L. decision.

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 In preparation for reunification, please transfer class members to the AOR
corresponding to the child's shelter by COB Sunday, May 8, 2018.
If you have parents on this list whose convictions making them ineligible for
release or have declined reunification, please obtain OCCconcurrence and
and I an email of those cases.
send AFOd(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) l UC (b)(6);
/ h \/ 7 \/ f"' \
For the reunification plan below, please identify a supervisor that will serve
as a POCfor HHS.
• Reunifications to occur on Tuesday July 10,2018 at about 1pm EST;
• ICEwill transport the parent to an ICE EROfield office;
• FODswill confirm that the parent is eligible to be released from
custody (i.e., not subject to mandatory detention via criminal history)
prior to reunification;
• HHS will transport the minor child to the ICEEROfield office;
• HHS will provide ICEwith documentation, including DNA results,
establishing that the minor child presented is the child of the adult
detained in ICEcustody;
• Upon confirmation of parentage, ICEwill assume custody of the
minor child from HHS;
• ICEand HHS will execute a record that documents the transfer (Form
forthcoming);
• ICEwill generate a new custody determination (either a Form 1-286
for aliens detained under INA§ 236 or a parole determination for
those detained under INA§ 235);
• Parent will be enrolled in ATD, including GPSmonitoring, as
appropriate, and provided reporting requirements;
• FODswill ensure safe release plans are in place for all reunified
families prior to releasing the parent and minor child together .
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CaII me or (b)(6)·
rh,r7,r wit questions .
Thanks
Acting Deputy Assistant Director
HQ-Domestic Ops

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 kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)

From :

Sent:

10 Jul 2018 09:46:27 -0700

To:

b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Cc:
Subject :

Re: l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

Good Morning,

I hope thi s message finds yo u we ll. I am writing to check on the stat us of (b)(6);
Kb)(6); !reunifi cat ion with his son . The AC LU has co nfirm ed that (b)(6);
is on the
list of parents set to be reunifi ed with childr en under 5. I und erstand that there are
logis tical challenges wi th meeting the court's deadline for some of the other cases (i.e.
where the parent has been deport ed), but thankfully Kb)(6); _
!release can be
strai ghtforwa rd. As yo u kno w, he has no criminal or 1mm1grat 10n history and has
comp lied with all U.S. laws in seeking asy lum.
Please provide an upd ate at your earliest convenience.
Thank yo u,
~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Li tiga tion and Po licy Dir ector
A l Otro Lado

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On Thu , Jul 5, 2018 at 12:57 PM, .....
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Hello Officer Kb)(6);

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__,I
wrote:

Have you had an opportunity to review our request to parol ~(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) !While I
understand you are wa iting for guidan ce, in approximately January of this year, yo u
and I had di scussed that you would cons ider any new inform at ion tha t was prese nt ed .

Sent from my iPhone
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Barcena Law Offices
6334 Whittier Boulevard
Lo s Angeles, California 90022
Phone: 626-898- b)(6);
Fax: 626-382 (b)(6);
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
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 l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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We re review ing guidance on cases at th is time. I am hoping to have an
answer shortly.

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(www.blackbeny.com)
From: l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Date: Frida , Jun 29, 2018, 2:00 PM
To: (b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
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Subject: Re: (b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

Good Morning,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writin to ask whether your
agency has made a determination regardin (b)(6);
ustody status.
The Imm igratio n Co mt has set a bond hearing or (b)(6):
this
Monday, July 2, at 8 AM . I am sure that the Imm igrat ion Judge will ask
what DHS' decision is in terms of compliance with the preliminary
injunction, so any information you can provide before Monday would be
greatly appreciated.
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I am available at 323-404 .j(b)(6)lshould you have any questions. I will not
have access to e-mai l until later this afternoon, so please call with any
urgent inqu iries.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
kb)(6):(b)(7)(C)
Litigation and Policy Director
Al Otro Lado
On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 3:56 PM, t b)(6):(b)(7)((2)
f b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
t wrote:
l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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 Thank you for the information. We will evaluate the information you
have provid ed and determine the appropr iate manner to proceed with
Kb)(6);(b)(?)(C)
!custody status .

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

From : l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Sent: Wednesday , June 27, 2018 1:11 PM
To b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Cc ___
...-.================Subject: Re: b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

Good Afternoon,

I

wife
My name is !(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) land I represent Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
and m inor childre n in their removal proceedings. I also will be
appe aring on behalf ofl(b)(6):
lin his next immigration court
hearin . G-28 s and E-28s are attac hed; I will obta in a signatu re on Mr.
(b)(6); G-28 when I vis it him later today .

I am writing to follow up on l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)Iparo le request , and to bring
your attention to the Southern District Court's pre liminary injunction
decis ion in Ms . L v. ICE , issued yeste rday. The decision prov ides for
reunification of parents who were separated from children under 5 years
Iis a class member who was
of age within 14 days. l(b)(6):
separated from his 15 month old son and, as such, we respectfu lly
request that he be released from custod y so that he may be reunified
wi th his infan t son.

As you may reca ll, kh)fR)·
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in November of 2017 with his son, b)(6);
l(b)(6); IVo was 15 months old at the time. 4(b)(6);
Ihad in his
possession his son's original birth certificate , as we ll as his own identi ty
docum ents, but was nonethele ss sepa rated from kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)lwas sent
to a short-term foster care placeme nt admini stered by IES in Texas,
which has since been shut down amidst serious allegations of abuse and

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 neglect of the children in their care. It took us over three months to get
l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)Fhild released from custody; during th is time, he had no
contact with his son . When his son was released from the IES faci lity
where he was being held , he was infested with lice and looked as though
he had not been bathed in several months. He continues to suffer ill
effects resulting from his detention.

Since his release, we have brought l<b)(6):
Ichildren to the facility
twice to visit him, but on both occasions , they were denied access,
despite having been cleared (see attachment). The first attempt took
place on his son's birthday; needless to say, the child was devastated
that he could not see his father. Although the family was turned away on
that day ,l(b)(6);
was brought to a visiting room and waited for
them for hours. Our second attempt at visitation was on father's day. My
und erstanding is that the contact visiting rooms were full, but Mr.
l(b)(6); Ifamily was not offered the opportunity to have a video visit. I
understand that CoreCivic staff are largely in charge of visitation, but
Ihas not seen his infant son since they
the fact remains that l(b)(6);
were separated at the border in November of 2017.

I

I appreciate what a monumental task reunification of these families will
be for your agency, but in this case, I hope you w ill exe rcise your
discretion in favor ofKb)(6);
!release so that he may be reunified
has a loving
with his infant son. A~(b)(6):
lexplained,Kb)(6);
family ready to receive him in Los Angeles. Should he be released , I
will move to consolidate his case with that of his fami ly so that the court
can adjudicate their identical claims together , saving precio us judicial
resources.l(b)(6) ;
lhas no criminal record, and has followed all
legal procedures thus far in his attempts to seek asylum in the United
States . If he is released , he will enjoy the strong support of many
members of our community in Los Ange les .

I

I have attached a copy of a motion I will be filing with the immigration
court today, which contains a copy of the Southern District Court
injunction, as well as a CRCL complaint filed months ago detailing Mr.
kb)(6): !separation from his son.

Thank you very much for your attent ion to this matter, and please do not
hesitate to reach out to me orkb)<6):(b)(7)<Civith any questions. I am
heading to Otay Mesa now and will be there for the rest of the

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 afternoon. I can othe1wise be reached on my cell at 323-404 {b )(6)lor via
email.

Respectfully,

l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
Litigation and Policy Director
Al Otro Lado

On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 1:30 PM, fb )(6);(b)(7)(C)
l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C) ~-~
wrote :

r'

Hello Officer kb)(6);
I am send ing this corres ondence to res ectfu lly req uest
reconsideration o b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
parole. The last time we
spoke, we had discussed that Xb)(6):
lparole was initially denied
becau se there was insufficient evidence as to securing a release on
conditions. I've attached more evidence for you to review, which
exp lains that l(b)(6);
has family members that can sponsor him
in the U nited States, the location that he would be living, that he will
be able to report to the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program in
Los Angeles.

In case you wanted more information, the ISAP check-i n center is 7
minutes by automobile from where l(b)(6);
lwill be living, and
30 minutes by public transportation.
Please let me know what I can do to facilitate this.

Thank you,
K )(6
~b_
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(7_)(C
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Esq.
Attorney at Law
Law Offices of Noreen L. Barcena

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 6334 Whittier Blvd.
Los Ange les, CA 90022
Office: (626) 898- ~~~~~~~
Cell: (626) 800

~~~~~~C)

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE : ANY COMMUNICATION
RECEIVED , INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS
EMAIL, BY NOREEN L. BARCENA IS CONFIDENTIAL AND
FOR THE SOLE USE OF THE INTENDED RECIPIENT . IT MAY
CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND PRNILEGED
INFORMATION WHICH MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED,
DISTRIBUTED OR USED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. IF
YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, PLEASE
DISREGARD AND DELETE THIS MESSAGE.

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Sincerely,

IJD,

kb)(6);
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Duector of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado

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your time and attention to this matter.
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Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado
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your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

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Director of Litigation and Policy , Al Otro Lado
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Archambeault, Gregory J
1 Jun 2018 00:21:09 +0000

To:

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RE: FYSA: ACLU national day of action 6/1 (Rallies/protests
and USAO) - 880 Front St.

Subject :

against ICE

Cap and gow n ...

Gregory J. Archambeault
Field Office Director
U.S. Immigration & Custom s Enforcement
San Diego, CA

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Date: Thursda , Ma 31,20l8,5:
To: (b)( 6); (b)( ?)(C)

18 PM
, Archambeault , Gregory J

(b)(6); (b)(7)( C)

Subject: RE: FYSA: ACLU national day of action 6/1 (Rallies /protests against ICE and USAO) - 880
Front St.
I t hink he plans to wear his FOD tux fo r special occasions such as these. Is that correct Sir?

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Subject: RE: FYSA: ACLU national day of action 6/1 (Rall ies/protests against ICE and USAO) 880 Front St.

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 FYSA - There is protest/rally activity expected tomorrow, Friday , June 1. Please note the
type of commun icat ion circulating.***
Rega rds,
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Community Relations Officer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OHS I ICE HQI AOR: San Diego County/ Imper ial County
Desk: 619.338 (b)(6): Mobile: 619. 54 b)(6):
Email b)(6); (b)(?)( C)

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If you are not an intended recipient or believe you have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy,
retransmit, dissem inate, or otherwise use this informat ion. Please inform the sender that you received this message in
error and delete the message from your system.

***Friday is the na tional day of action for #FamiliesB elongTogether ra llies. The event
description s all list ICE and USA O as the intended target of the demon stration s. The
demon stration s are advert ised as:
#FamifiesBefongTogether Rally
We need to raise our voices against the key actors who are carrying out Trump's family
separation order: ICE and US Attorneys . ICE apprehends and separates families while
US Attorneys enforce the separation in legal proceedings. We need to stand up against
this incompetence and the moral abominat ion of family separation.

We're excited to be partnering with the Nationa l Domestic Workers Alliance,
MomsRising , United We Dream, MoveOn and many others to hold family-friendly rallies
across the country. Bring your friends , wheel your stroller on over, grab your Lunch
boxes, and make you r family 's voice heard loud and clear, that
#Families BelongTogether .
https: //map.peoplepower.org /
#Fa milie sBelongToge ther Rally

#FamiliesBelongTogether Rally at ICE San Diego Field Office & US Attorney Office
Friday , Jun 1 12:00pm
ICE San Diego Field Office & US Attorney Office. 880 Front Street~~~~~~~ San Diego
CA 92101

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Subject:
Attachments:

Archambeault, Gregory J
20 Aug 2018 15:49:48 +0000
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FW: Separated parent s SharePoint
departed parents without forms or comments.xlsx

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Subject: Separated parent s SharePoint

Good afternoon gents, your offices have a few cases listed in SharePoint
where the Waiver/Parent Separation Forms do not appear to have been
uploaded and/or the barrier to reunification/ERO comments have not
been updated to the Parent-UAC Reunification tracker. Please have
someone update the SharePoint ASAP.
If the case is not yours, please transfer to the respective Office in
SharePoint.
Thanks
Acting Deputy Assistant Director
HQ-Domestic Ops
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Attachments:

1 Aug 2018 20:49:06 +0000
ICECROCOB 8.01.18 Final
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ICE - San Diego: Human trafficking
CRO coo rdinated/supporied HSI human traffickin g informational briefing for National
University rad school program, with HSI special agent and a partner non-profit agency Lifeline
presenter. b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
HSI - San Juan: Town hall meeting
CRO worked with the Puerto Rico Nat ional Guard PAO to identify a venue to host an HSI San
Juan town hall meet ing at Fort Buch anan, Puerto Rico l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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HSI-San Juan : National Security & Immigration Enforcement Group (NSIEG)
CRO worked wi th genera l manager of Stud ent Services at University of Sacre d Heart to finali ze
details involving the NSIEG's support a Project Campus Sentinel presentation at the university's
internat iona l exchange students' orientation day . J(b)(6);(b)(?)(C) I

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CRO coordin ated/suppor ted San Diego Immigrant Rights Consort ium (SDIRC) briefing with
FOD Greg Archambeaulll' h\ln\ l h\ 17\ IC:\
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 Charities, Jewish Family Services, etc. Top ics of interest includ ed highly publicized
"sepa ration/r eunification of families" issues, other enforcemen t policies and a discussion of the
assistance these agencies can provide to VOICE victims. kh )f R)· fh)f7)f (; ) I

ERO - San Antonio: False report of child's death in custody
CRO assisting PAO in identifying where rumor of child dying in custody originated . It appears
there is an attorney who may be tied to attorney l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C) !who posted the false
information. l(b)(6);

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ERO - San Antonio: Family reunification
CRO assisting AILA with a case of a Guatemalan mother in custody at Port Isabel Detention
Center. Child is in ORR custody in NY. Child arrived with father who has already been
deported; mother enter ed though different port of entry which complicated the case. «~b)(-6-);-~
ERO - San Antonio : Hunger strike at Karnes County Family Residential Center
(KCFRC)
RAICES is claiming that fathers at KCFRC are going on hunger strike. RAICES is holding a
protest and pr ess conference in front of Karnes to announce that the fathers in ICE custody are
going to be going on a hunger strike if they are not released. CRO and PAO working with ERO
to dispel rumors. l(b)( 6); _ ,
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ERO - San Antonio: Occupy ICE SATX @ abolishlCEsatx
Group Occupy ICE SATX completed their second week of camping and pro testing in front of
the San Antonio sub-office for non-detained and bonds. RAICES tweete d that Patrio t Front
attacked the peaceful encampment of Occupy ICE SATX. San Antonio Police Department was
called out since the young protestors blocked an officer's vehicle and were starting to get
belligerent. https ://www .pscp .tv/w/ 1vOGw VRodDrKI{? ~~~\ ~,

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ERO - San Antonio: Grassroots Leadership of Austin complaints
CRO met with ~(b)(6): (b)(7)(C) Iattorney for Grassroots to dispel rumors suITounding the
transport vehicle accident and residents at Hutto being blocke d from using phones, showe ring or
religious services. Grassroots was alleging that a group of separa ted mothers invo lved in fenderbende r were denied medical treatment after complaining of pain and injuries after transfe r to the
South Texas Detention Comp lex for reunificati on. CRO offered assistance in identifying cases
and ensuring women receive medica l treatment. The accident was a fender bender with no
reported injuries. l(b)(6);

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ERO - San Francisco: Protestors
Protestors have been camping outside ofICE buildin gs in San Francisco and Sacramento as well
as the Oakland Federal building over the last two weeks. CRO is monitoring progr ess and
gauging pulse through social media. l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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VOICE - Detroit: VOICE awareness

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 CRO shared information about the VOICE program with the program director of the Victim
Witness Division of Fayette County Ohio to include informat ion about the DHS-Vine and
VOICE service s avai lable to victims of crime and their familie s. CRO will rema in available to
assist the director and her staff with questions that may arise. I~?~~~~;'~'
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CRO shared information abo ut the VOICE program with the program director of the Victim
Witness Office at the Fairfield County Prosec utorto include informatio n about the DHS-Vine and
VOICE services available to vict ims of crime and their families. CRO will remain available to
assist the director and her staff with questions that may arise. !(b)(6);
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VOICE - New Orleans: ICE detainee locator
Victim contacted CRO to et more information regarding the ICE Detaine e Locator. CRO
answered basic question s. b)(§);_.
VOICE - New York: Domestic violence
CRO referred VOICE domestic violence case to HSI VAS. VOICE victim requested counseling
services for psychological and emotional trauma from domestic violence. l(b)(6);

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ICE- San Diego: Tour /brief:
CRO coordinated with U.S. Customs and Border Protection counterparts for border /port tour and
accompany ing briefing for visiting HQ recruiting office personnel. l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
ICE - New Orleans : Communication with community member
CRO spoke with local community member and answered basic immigration polic}'.,as well as,
explained the differences between the various immigration enfo rcement agencies. l(b)(6);~,
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ICE - New York: CRO to join FEB Steering Committee
CRO met with Execu tive Directo*b)(6);(b)(7)(C) for the Federal Executive Board (FEB) to
discuss serving on the NY FEB Steering Committee with 200 federal partners. Director
Robin son discussed mission of FEB including emergency preparedness alerts, work force
trainin g and maintaining database of federa l leadership. FEB prov ides recommendat ions to local
leaders of each partner agency based on inclement weather conditions and emergencies that
affect federal per sonnel. CRO will provide names of ICE leadership in the NYC area to be added
to the contact list and work with FEB staff to develop ideas for workforce trainin g.l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Upcoming Engagements:

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 Thursday, August 2 - CRO will attend the HSI Detroit-sponsored airport law enforcement
officer s training at the Wayne County Airport Police Department presented by the HSI Nationa l Security Investigations Division with a focus on FGM awareness . l(b)(6);

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Arab American Community - mencan uman Rights Council (AHRC) . l~~~~~t

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Thursday, August 2- CRO to attend DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)
Quarterly Community Engagement Roundtable at the Masjid Baitul Jaamay , Glen Ellyn , Ill. Kb)(6)I
~b)(6);
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Thursday, August 2 -4 - CROs LACY and Fort'e and VAS ~b)(6); (b)(7)(C) fill participate in
this quarter's citywide human trafficking outreach for teens. Centro Seguro and various NGOs
and stakeho lders will be providing information on human trafficking to var ious hotels ,
convenience stores and others to identify victims of human trafficking. Duty agents at HSI , San
Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheri b)(B)
on standby in case of the
ill assist at the command center
discovery of any trafficked minors. CROs and VA b)(?)(C)
for this operation . j(b)(6);

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Thursday August 2 - CRO participating in an i-Guardian presentation led by TFO l<b)(6):
Ito approximate ly 100 youths at the Popular Bank (Banco Popular) of
Kb)(6); ~nd TFA Xb)(6):
San Juan. l(b)(6);
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Friday, August 3 - CRO joining HSI SAKb)(6);(b)(?)(C) lfor a human trafficking presentation
at Erwin Technica l schoo l in Tampa , FL. l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Friday, August 3 - CRO will provide an overview presentation on ICE and take questions at a
community roundtab le meeting in Auburn, WA . 1~~~~6~;_ __

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Friday, August 3 - CRO to attend IMAGE signing ceremony at HSI where three individuals
(b_)(_6)_; __
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Monday, August 6 - CRO, HSI Program Manager j(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
and ERO l<b)(6): I
l(b)(6); Iwill participate in the first multi-agency federnl law enforcement event planning meeting
with staff from the DEA , FBI, DOJ and other federal agencies. b)(6);
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Tuesday, August 7 - CRO and ERO leadership to meet with American Association of
Immigration Lawyers (AILA) Chicago Chapter. l(b)(6);

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annua l Nat ional Night Out event in San Juan. ~~~~~\.....
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 Wednesday, August 8 - SAC l(b)( 6 ); (b)( ?)(C) land HSI Detroit will host a townhall with HSI
EAD Derek Benner for all Michigan employees . HSI Detroit leadership encouraged all
employees to participate and take advantage of this great opportun ity to dialogue and connect
with HQ leadership. b)(6);
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Thursday, August 9 - CRO and VAS l(b)( 6); lwill attend Spotl ight and Explo itation training
which could lead to human trafficking tips at the Laredo Community College.t?~~~~;
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l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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RE:8/1 meet ing with FOO- SOIRCquestions/attendees

Agreed. We'll defer to HSI and let's see what Kb)(6); !shops says, although it will be the standard
response that we need case details, bring it up w ith the DO, SDDO and AFOD.
All good, thanks!!
Greg
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Sent : Thursday, July 26, 2018 11:05 AM
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Subject : FW: 8/1 meeting with FOO- SDIRCquestions/attendees
Importance : High
Hi Greg,
Please see attached SDIRCquestions and attendees. I'll task to managers highlighted but did you want
l(b)(6)J o let them know that #1 is an HSI question and that we'd need more information client name, A#
to properly address #4?
Thanks!
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Subject: 8/1 meeting with FOO- SOIRCquestions/attendees
Importanc e: High

Greeti ngs!
Included below are the list of questions and attendees for the upcoming meeting in addition to
some SDIRC background infor mat ion. There are some questions, wh ich do not seem at first
review to have a direct [or even indirect ] response available, however, I think it is imperative
t hat our person nel prov ide clear, concise and factua l informat ion about case examp les we
encounter, which include crimina ls and trends. Additionally, we should ask how their agencies
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 [usually US citizens that belong to this community]
bring that up as well.

who call in to the VOICE program. I intend to

After review, please advise who will be attending and if there are any other
questions/concerns.
I'll be on leave Friday through Tuesday (7/31) afternoon.
not email.

I will be available via phone/text,

but

San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium (SDIRC)
http://immigrantsandiego.org/
List and description of Consortium Organizations:
http://immigrantsandiego.org/about/

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The San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium is a project of the Alliance San Diego.
Beginning in 2007, community, faith, labor, and legal organizations have come together as the
Immigrant Rights Consortium. Through the Consortium, these organizations are pursuing four
common goals:
Support comprehensive immigration reform.
Stop the spread of local policies and practices that target and violate the civil and human rights
of immigrants.
Educate immigrants about their rights and the legal and other resources available to them.
Educate the public about the important contributions of immigrants and counter the myths
and misstatements made about immigrants.
Media Coverage example:
https://www.mesapress.com/news/2017
h u ndreds-ra lly-to-defend-program/

/09/11/tru

mp-ad min istrati on-rescinds-daca-

SDIRC Facebook Page- updated 7/25/18
https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsandiego/
Families are STILL being separated in San Diego & across the
country. #EndFamilySeparation and reunite ALL families.
400 parents may have been deported without their children, attorneys say
The ACLU said Tuesday night that 400 parents may have been deported without their children.

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 l0NEWS.COM
SDIRC "likes" this page .

https://www.facebook.com/LaborandCommunitySolidarity/
Please advise if I can assist further.
Thank you,
Kb)(6);

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To: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Subject: Participants+ Questions for 8/1 meeting with FOD

Hi Kb)(6);

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Please find below the participants for the 8/1 meeting, along with a list of questions we came up
with collect ively . Thank you for helping set this meeting up so quickly.
SDIRC Participants :
l(b)( 6); (b)( 7)(C)

Alliance San Diego
kb)(6); (b)( 7)(C)

Anti Defamation League

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Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Council on Amer ican Islamic Relations
Kb)(6); (b)( 7)(C)

Casa Cornelia
~b)(6); (b)( 7)(C)

Catholic Charities
l(b)( 6): (b)( 7)(C)

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Immigration Lawyers Acting in the Community
l(b)( 6); (b)( 7)(C)

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Southern California Immigrat ion Project
kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

ACLU
l(b)( 6); (b)( 7)(C)

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 Jewish Family Services
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Alianza Comunitaria
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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American Friends Service Committee
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

mm1grat1on enter for Women and Children
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Red Cross

Questions :

Does the agency act on information obtained in an ICE audit against workers that don't
have matching social security numbers? What is the agency's timeframe for acting on
that information?
What are the determinations for allowing someone to be released with an ankle bracelet
vs. being held in an ICE Detention Center?
Parole Considera tion Guidelines - we have been have noticed that every deportation
office has a different process and set of guide lines w hen they are conside ring parole fo r
many detainees. Is there any uniform guidance for parole consideration?
One of our member organizations has an attorney who has a client who has been out of
detention while his asylum case is pending. He has been under ATD . He has showed
up for every check in with ICE and ISAP for close to a year now. Why has he been
unable to get his ATD removed when other clients of mine have been able to get them
removed within 6 months? He has no crimes.
Does it matter what country you are from on how quickly you get ATD removed?
Post-Decisio n Detention - What is the best way to assist a client's release after a
favorab le decis ion in their case? Gene rally, we see that even w hen a case is won, the
individual continues to be detained (sometimes up to a month) w hile there are no
procee dings pending.
What are the parameters or scope of the agency's "Gang Enforcement Team "? How do
you get confirmation that a person is a "gang" member?
In South San Diego , in May 2018 ICE agents raided a home and extracted two male
adults. Video surfaced where an ICE agent is heard stating that the woman "watches
too many movies" when she is asking for a warrant. After ICE agents break open the
door pointing their guns, they extracted the second of two male adults , and afterwards
drop an "Arrest Warrant " on the ground , at the end of the home raid. What steps is ICE

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 taking to ensure that constitutional violations don 't occur when it is conducting home
raids, especially when using violent means to enter a home?
We are hearing and observing that people are being held at the SYS POE and by
Border Patrol for much longer periods than in the past because -- according to those
agencies -- ICE is not picking people up in a timely fashion . We understand that ICE
has its own constraints with bed space. However , can we expect any improvement in
the coming months? CBP is not really set up to detain/house people.
Judge James Boasberg issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Immigration and
Customs Enforcement agency to consider the parole requests of asylum seekers.
Under former President Barack Obama 's administration , ICE granted humanitarian
parole to more than 90 percent of asylum seekers. Lawyers for the ACLU and other
groups argued in May that since the start of President Donald Trump's administration,
the number of people granted such parole has dropped to almost zero . Can you please
give us an update on ICE's policy re parole requests of asylum seekers in San Diego?
Could you provide statistics re percent of asylum seekers who received parole under
the prior administration vs. now?
It was reported earlier this year that more people with no criminal history were arrested
by San Diego's Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first quarter of fiscal 2018
than anywhere else in the country . Can you comment on that , please?
Can you provide an update regarding what is happening with family separation in our
region? How many families were separated in our region? What steps is ICE taking to
reunite those families?
Will/have they specifically locate and transfer 'family separation' adults out of Otay?
What is the current capacity at the detention facility? What is the plan when detention
facilities are at capacity?

l(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)

Human Rights Policy Advisor
Alliance San Diego
619.629 (b)(6); (direct)
619.269 ~)( 7)( (office)
www .alliancesd.org

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26 Feb 2018 18:50:05 -0500
Archambeault, Gregory J
RE: ACLU suit on fami ly separation

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She was ordered removed btw. She is now trying to convince the judge to undo it.
Jason B. Aguilar
Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
880 Front Street, Suitel(b)(6);
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 436 (b)(6);
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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From: Archambeault, Gregory J
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 3:45 PM
To: Aguilar, Jason
Subject: RE: ACLU suit on family separation

Thanks. Won't stop us from protecting children.

Gregory J. Archambeault
Field Office Director
U.S . Immigrat ion & Customs Enforcement
San Diego, California
(619) 436 (b)(6);
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From: Agu ilar, Jaso n <kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Date: Mon day, Feb 26, 20 18, 3:29 PM
To: Archam beault, Gregory J f- b-)-(6-):-(-b)_(_
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Subject: FW : ACLU suit on family separation

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Looks like we are going to have an ACLU lawsuit on separation of families.
Thanks,
Jason B. Aguilar
Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
880 Front Street, Suite l~b)(6
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 436~(b)(6);1

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Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 3:05 PM
To: Aguilar, Jason~~(b_)(_6_
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Subject: ACLUsuit on family separation

FYI , this wa s in the news today but have not see n the actual comp laint.
https ://apnews .com/f4a8b8ebbc794605986f894
chi ld-seeking-asy 1um

70c065d07 I ACLU -sues -US -over -separat ion -of-mother, -

I inquire d wit h ERO an d they believe the su bject is someone at OMDC custody ,kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

land the chi ld is Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

lwho is in Chicago.

The adu Wb)(6); Itook a removal ord er on 1/26/201 8 an d waive d ap pea l, but she is now represented by
l(b)(6); (b)(? )(C) rh o filed a motion to reconsider today .
Thi s is from EARM: Family Unit is being separated due to child safety concerns as per AFOD !<b)(6): rhe adult
traveling with the juvenile(s) cannot be positively identified as having the proper documentation of being the parent.
The verification and authentication of the family relationship between the minor children and the adult cannot be
validated at this time. Upon EROsreceipt of proper documentation, the adult and minor children can be reunited in
the future.

kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)

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Deputy Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immi gration and Customs Enforc ement
Office of Chief Counsel , San Diego
D: (6 19) 66 1 (b)(6)
C: (6 19) 218;
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1 Mar 2018 13:04:27 -0500
Archambeault, Gregory J(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

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RE: ALERT NOTIFICATION - OCC SND (OMDC) Detained ,l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Inte rest and Class Action Lawsuit

Subject:
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Thank you Greg!
Jason B. Aguilar
Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
880 Front Street, Suit ekb)(6)1
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 436 ~(b)(6) 1
Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

From : Archambeault, Gregory J
Sent : Thu rsday, March 01, 2018 10:04 AM
To : Agui lar, Jason; kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)

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Jason,
POC is AFOD ~b)(6); _

Iincluded on this message.

Greg

Gregory J. Archambeault
Field Office Director
U.S . Immigration & Customs Enforcement
San Diego, California
(619) 436 -kb)(6);

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 Thanks!

l(b)( 6 ):
The fi le is at Otay so that should contain wh atever docs we have. I work to get us a FAMU POCfor th is
case to dig into our rationa le for separation .
Jason B. Aguilar
Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Home land Security
Immigr at ion and Customs Enforcement
880 Front Street, Suite kh\t ~\-!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 436-0300

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Sent: Thu rsday, March 01, 2018 9:51 AM
To: Aguilar, Jason

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U.S. Departmen t of Homelan d Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of Chief Counsel, San Diego
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MediaInterest and ClassAction Lawsuit

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l(b )(6);
Can you jump on this one?
Thanks,
Jason B. Aguilar
Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
880 Front Street, Suite l{b)(6)1
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 436~/h\/ R\!
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There ' s an 11 a.m . Eastern call this morning , with OIL, OHS OGC and CBP. Sorry for the late notice but
the time was just set a few minutes ago . kb)(6):
f,Jill call in fo r DCLD. Is there any chance someone
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 anyone other than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender if this e-mail has been misdirected and immed iate ly destroy all
originals and copies. Furthermore, do not print, copy or re-transm it, dissem inate or otherwise use this information. Any disclosure of
this communicat ion or its attachments must be approved by the Office of the Principal Lega l Advisor , U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement. This document is for INTERNAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY and may be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom
of Information Act , 5 USC 552(b)(5), (b)(?) .

From: Aguilar, Jason
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:27 PM
To: #OPLASCREmailAlerts
Cc: !<b)(6):(b)(7)(C)
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Subject: ALERT NOTIFICATION - OCC SND (OMDC) Detained, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
~b)(6);j Media Interest and Class Action Lawsuit

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Hello all,
This is an initial alert of interest to EROLD,ILPD, and DCLD due to media interest and a pending class
action law suit filed by the ACLU on February 26, 2018.
(b)(5); (b)(3) Unspecified Statute

OCC San Diego is reviewing the motion and will respond accordingly.

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 M edia att ent ion as fo llow s:
Reuters {2/26 , Rosenberg)
San Diego Union -Tribune {2/26 , Mor rissey, 754K)
Times of San Diego (2/26)
The Guardian (UK) (2/26, Holpuch)
Wall Street Journal (2/26 , Caldwell);
The Hill {2/26 , Thomsen, 2M) .
Jason B. Aguilar
Chief Counsel
U.S. Departm ent of Home land Security
Immigr at ion and Customs Enforcement
880 Front Street, Suite !(b)(6);
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 436~(b)(6);

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Cronen, C Mtb) (6); (b)(?)(C)
RE: Background

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Thanks Chris.

Gregory J. Archambeault
Field Office Director
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
San Diego , California
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Date: Thur sday, Mar OI, 2018, 12:48 PM
To: Archambeault, Gregory J (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject : FW: Background

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Subject: FW: Background

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Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2018 11:32 AM
To : Albence, Matthew {b )(6); (b)(?)(C)

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 Matt:
Assuming this matter is ERO 's. Can we get further background and ES please.
Expect OHS FO interest so if we can get some additional information soon, that will
be best.
Thanks ,
Tom

ACLU sues over separation of mother, child seeking asylum
Wash ington Post [2/26/20 18 2:03 PM , Nomaan Merchant] reports the American Civil
Liberties Union accused the U.S. government on Monday of unlawfully separating a
Congolese woman and her 7-year-old daughter by holding them in different
immigratio n facilities - the mother in San Diego , the child in Chicago - after they
sought asylum four months ago. The ACLU said the family's case is one example of
the practice of President Donald Trump's administration to target immigrant families
who are seeking asylum through processes established under U.S. law. The ACLU
is asking that the woman and her daughter be released to a shelter that serves
asylum seekers from African countries or be placed in a family detention center run
by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The U.S. Department of Home land
Security declined to comment on the lawsuit.In a January interview with The
Associated Press, Tom Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement , said there "have been some separations done," particularly in cases
where parents have been accused of paying smugglers to bring their children across
the border. Homan said he believed many families that seek asylum are making
weak claims that are ultimately rejected by immigration judges. "I'd be a fool to say
that none of them have a case of cred ible fear. They're really escaping danger,"
Homan said . "But I can tell you ... many of them are taking advantage of a low
threshold."

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Subject:

ERO Taskings
6 Mar 2019 19:12:57 +0000
Updated Guidance Regarding Ms. L v. I.C.E. Settlement Agreement Class

Members

Attachments:
Approval.pdf,

362 Order on Motion to Enforce.pdf, Certification and Final
Notice Lodging Agreement for Court's Approval.pdf

This message is sent on behalf of Tae D. Johnson, Assistant Director for Custody
Management with the concurrence of David W. Jennings , Acting Assistant Director for
Field Operations

To:

Assistant Directors , Deputy Assistant Directors , Field Office
Directors , Deputy Field Office Directors , and Assistant Field Office
Directors

Subject:

Updated Guidance Regarding Ms. L v. I.C.E. Settlement Agreement
Class Members

On June 26, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California issued a
nationwide preliminary injun ction in the case of Ms. L v. I.CE., No . 18-428 (S.D. Ca l.
filed Feb. 26 , 2018). This injunction require s that separated alien pa rents who are clas s
members be reunifi ed with their minor children, with limited exceptions. On August 16,
2018, the same court granted a temporary restraining order ("TRO") in M.M.M. v. Barr ,
No . 18-1832 (S.D. Cal.) (filedJuly 27 , 2018) , barring U.S. Immigration and Custom s
Enforceme nt ("ICE") from remov ing from the United States the ch ildren of Ms. L class
members.
Since the preliminary injun ctio n and temporary restraining order were entered, U.S .
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Defendants reached an
agreement with Plaintiffs that was filed with the court on September 12, 2018
("Settlement Agreement"). The Settlement Agreement was fonnally approved by the
court on Novembe r 15, 2018 and is available as an attachment.
While almo st all of the families identified in initial reporting as having been separated
have now been reunified, implementation of the Settlement Agreement is ongoing. This
message is being sent as a reminder of Ms . L. procedures. It is important for ICE
Enforceme nt and Removal Operations ("ERO") staff to distinguish between the two
classes of individuals affected by this litigation: (1) Ms. L class members and (2)
Settlement Agreement class members. ERO officers shou ld NOT make any
determination that an adult who has been separated from his or her minor child is
excl uded from eit her class. Any questions regarding Ms. L or Settlement Agreement class
membership - as well as anything related to the reunification , release , or removal of class
members - should be referred to the Juvenile and Family Residential Management Unit
j
(JFRMU) a1(b)(6); (b)(7)( C)
1. Ms. L Class Definition:

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 A ll adult pare nts who enter the United States at or betwee n desig nated
ports of entry who ( 1) have been, are, or will be detained in immi gration
custody by the DHS , and (2) have a minor chi ld who is or will be
separate d from them by DH S an d detained in ORR custody , ORR fos ter
care, or DH S custody, abse nt a determi nation that the parent is unfit or
prese nts a danger to the child.
The Ms. L class does not include paren ts with a criminal history (with exce ptio ns) or
commun icable disease, or parents apprehended in the interior of the United States .
2. Settlement Agreemen t C lass Definition:

All adult alien parents who entered the United States at or betwee n designated po1ts of
entry with their child (ren), and who, on or befo re Nove mber 15, 201 8: (1) were deta ined
in immi gration cu stody by the DHS; (2) have a child who was or is separated from them
by DHS and, on or after June 26, 201 8, was hou sed in ORR custody, ORR fos ter care, or
DH S custody, abse nt a determi nation that th e pare nt is unfit or prese nts a danger to the
child; and (3) have been (and whose child(ren) have been) continuously physically
present within the United States since Jun e 26, 2018, whether in detention or
released.
The class does not include alien parents with crim inal histories or a
communi cable disease , or those encountered in the interior of the United States.
All alien children who are under the age of 18 on the effec tive date of this
agreement who: ( 1) entered the United States at or betwee n des ignated ports of
entry wi th an alien parent , and who were separate d from their paren ts, on or
before the effec tive date of this settlement agreement; (2) have been or will be
reun ified with that parent pursuant to th e prelim inary inju nction issued by the
Co urt in Ms . L.; and (3) have been continuously physically present in the
United States since Jun e 26, 2018 .
The key distin ction is the continu ous physical prese nce requirement for Settleme nt
Ag reeme nt c lass members. Thus, if an alien parent and ch ild we re separate d after Jun e
26, 20 18, they may be Ms. L/MMM class memb ers and may be eligible for reunificat ion,
but not eligib le for benefi ts as Settlement Agreemen t class members. Whi le most
settlement agreement prov isions app ly to pare nts and children who have been reunited
and are in custody, there are some provisions that apply to detained pare nts who have not
been reunited or parents who were released from custody with a fina l Expedite d Remova l
ord er and may be eligible to receive another credible fear interview before USC IS.
It is imperative that ICE does not remove any Settlement Agreement class members
prior to the class member receiving Notice of the Settlement A2,reement and an
opportunity to decide whether to elect to take advantage of those procedures or
waive those procedures.

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 Settlement election forms must be prepared and submitted bv the alien's attornev.
ERO officers should not distribute these forms to potential class members. Instead,
ERO must notify JFRMU of a potential settlement class member who is missing a
form. JFRMU will request that class couns el obtain and submit a completed election
form for that alien.
Prior Broadcast Message s:
https://insight.ice.dhs.gov /ero/policy/broadcasts /Pages /BroadcastArchivePage.aspx?uid =

744
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811
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816
NOTICE: This communication may conta in privileged or otherwise confidential information. If you are not an intended
recipient or believe you have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, disseminate,
or otherwise use this information. Please inform the sender that you received this message in error and delete the
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Daily Close of Business Report
July 16, 2018
Compiled by: CROKb)(6);
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Enforcement and Removal Operations :

-ERO -

Milwaukee: 287g Waukesha County graduates
CRO drafting article for Insight with assistance of ERO .j...
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ERO - San Antonio: Family separations in the Rio Grande Valley
CRO assisted with a varie ty of tours at the Port Isabe l Detention Cente r (PID C) and Dilly family
facilities . l<b)(6): I

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ERO - San Antonio: Reunification of families
CRO received a call from St. Mary's Immigration Clinic and Congressman Cas tro 's Office in
San Antonio regarding reunifi cation. ERO referrin g to Consuls to obtain birth certificates. CRO
coordin ated visitations with ORR and informed attorneys that ORR will have to complete
pro cess for reunification. l(b~(6);___

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ERO - San Diego: San Diego CRO coordinating with San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium
(SDIR C) to set up a brief with FOO Greg Archambeault and stakeholders from various
organizations /agencies from SDIRC, to discuss topics of interest to include highly publicized
"separation/ reunific ation of families" issues. l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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ERO -A ustin/Bastrop: Sheriff accused of targeting Latino community
CRO and PAO monitoring situation after Bastrop Interfai th Coalit ion met with b)(B); (b)(?)(C)
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discuss last month 's zero toler ance traffic violation sweep in the predominantly a mo ony
Point neighborhood . Mexican Consul in Austin has complain ed publicly to media th at of the 63
individua ls stopped, 13 were put into deportation proceedings in what the coali tion believes is a

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 tar eted attack on the immigrant and Latino popul ation, resulting in numerous inquiriesi(b)(6~

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Homeland Security Investigations:
HSI - Chicago: Presentation request by Human Resources Association
CRO coo rdinatin g subject matter expert for IMAG E presentation and booth participation at a
Human Resource Assoc iation conference this fall. (b)(6);
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HSI - Dallas: Human Trafficking Outreach
CRO providing human trafficking education and awareness to nurse practitioner s and
administrators at area hospitals in Lewisville and Plano , TX. ,~~~~t~,
HSI - San Antonio: Shelter tour
CRO b)(6); oured the new shelter Centro Seguro for victims of trafficking . The center is a
partners '1p
with NGOs and law enforcement that help identify teens that are victims of sexual
trafficking. ~b)(6);__ J
HSI - San Antonio: Human Trafficking outreach planning
CRO and VAS attending a planning meeting with NGOs and faculty from Centro Seguro for a
trafficking outreach in the San Antonio area this August. J(b)(6); __ J
HSI - Tampa: Citizens' Academy
CRO coordinatin g community nominees for Fall HSI Tampa Citizens' Academy class.

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-ICE - Denver: State of the City address
CRO represented ICE at the Denve r State of the City address with the Mayo r ofDenverKb)(6);1
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ICE - New York: Women in Law Enforcement
CRO attends Women in Law Enforcem ent event, spon sored by Drug Enforceme nt
Administration. J(b)(6); (b)(7)(Cj
ICE - San Diego: Blood Drive
San Diego CRO coordina ting with local Red Cross to set up ICE Blood Drive in July. 1~b)(6)1
l(b)(6); .

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ICE - San Diego: Congressional with SAC
San Diego CRO coordinat ing with Repre sentative Darre ll Issa's (CA-49) office for an HSI 101
in early August with his staff, presented by SAC (b)(6);
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ICE - San Diego: Recruitment with National Association of Police Organizations
San Diego CRO provided assistance to HQ Recruiting office to assist at the National Assoc iation
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 across the United States organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of America 's law
enforcement officers through legislative advocacy, political act ion and educat ion. fb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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Upcoming Engagement:

-Tuesday,

July 17 - CRO will attend the town council meeting in Lawrence Township, NJ to
provide community with reso urce s and information on ICE ERO. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

Wednesday , July 18 - CRO will attend monthly Middlesex County Human Services
Immigration Committee meeting in New Brunswick, NJ. l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Wednesday, July 18 - CRO will attend the SF Coalition Against Human Traffickin committee
planning meeting for the 2018 annual conference in San Francisco , CA. (b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
Wednesday, July 18 - CRO and ERO will conduct a tour of the El Paso Service Processing
Center for the State Department Fraud Prevention Group, Juarez. l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Thursday, July 19 -CRO and ERO will conduct a tour of the West Texas Detention Center in
Sien-a Blanca, Texas for the ACLU and Texas Civil Rights Project.~b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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Thursday, July 19 -CRO will attend Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting at ERO Newark Elizabeth
Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, NJ. Meeting will be led by AFOD fb)(6);
ISDDO
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Thursday, July 19 - CRO supporting a Project Campus Sentinel presentation at Eckerd College
in St. Peter sburg, FL. Will discuss CRO role and upcoming HSI Tampa Citizens' Academy. l(b)(6)I
l(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)I
Friday, July 20-CRO and ERO will conduct a tour of the El Paso Service Processing Center
for the Hope Border Institute. Tour to include an overview of in-processing , medical and dining
facilities and general operations. Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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Friday, July 20- CRO will join DSAC . b)(6);
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Newark and FOO Tsoukaris, DFOD (b)(6); and DFOD (b)(6); rom ERO Newark will meet
with Con2ressman Christopher Smith {D-4) at the Monmouth County She riffs Office in
Freehold, NJ. Meeting will cover immi ration enforcement as well as human trafficking and
female genital mutilation. b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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Monday, July 23 - CRO and SA l(b)(~); will meet with a Defense Logistics Agency's program
manager and staff in Battle Creek, Michigan to plan for the September 2018 labor trafficking
internal forum. l(b)(6);
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Monday, July 23 - CRO coordinatin a ·oint ERO and HSI 101 presentation for a group of Air
Force cadets in Tampa , FL. (b)(6);(b)(?)(C)

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 July 24 - CRO and ICE IMAGE Coordinator will meet with SBA Representative
o coordinate ass istance with distribution ofIMAGE forum flyer to SBA
businesses that utilize E-verify, increase re istration and to establish parameter s for a strategic
partnership with nexus to E-verify. (b)(6);
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To :

Gregory J
26 Sep 2017 16:56:37 +0000
Archambeault,

l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Cc:
Subject:

FW: FYI ACLU release this morning.

FYI
From: Mack, Lauren K

Sent : Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:53 AM

To : !fh)fn)· fh)f7)rr.,
IAguilar, Jason
Cc:Kb)(6);
!Archambeault, Gregory J
Subject: FYI ACLU release this morning.

HQ is responding. I'll let you know what they send out in response ACLU RELEASE :

Complaint Filed Against Trump Administration To
Protest ICE's Treatment of Pregnant Women
Groups Report Inh umane Conditions, Inadequa te Medical Care, and Failur e
to Impl em ent Agency Policy Limiting the Detention of Pregnant Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2017
CONTACT:ACLU Media, 212-549-2666,

media @aclu.org

WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union, the American Imm igrat ion Council, the
American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Center for Refugee and Gender Studies, the
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, the Refugee and Imm igrant Center for Education and Legal
Services, and the Women's Refugee Commission filed an administrative complaint today with the
Department of Homeland Security on behalf of women who are or were pregnant and detained by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The complaint includes reports by currently and formerly detained women that illustrate ICE's
failure to implement its own policies on limiting the detention of pregnant women, inhumane
detention conditions, and inadequate med ical care.
The policy violations and inhumane treatment addressed in the complaint are of especially great
concern given th e Trump admin istration's executive orders directing ICE to dramatica lly expand
immigration enforcement actions and increase the number of individuals subject to immigration
detention.
Recent media reports indicate that immigration arrests of women rose by 35 percent in the first four
months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, and that there were 292 pregnant women
detained by ICE in that same time. These numbers are significant considering that an August 2016
ICE policy prohibits the detention of pregnant women except in cases where the mandatory
detention statute applies or in "extraordinary circumstances ."

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 Several of th e individual cases noted in the complaint appear to be in direct violation of the ICE
policy and illustra te a disturb in g tr en d of ICE officials unjustifiably denying or delaying the release of
pregnant wo men, as well their failure to provide pregnant wo men with the neces sary medical care.
Teresa* is a 31year-old woman who has been in immigration custody since Jul y 23. She reports that
she didn 't receive medica l attentio n after informing immi gration officials th at she was fou r months
pregnant an d experiencing severe pa in and bleeding. She was in stead trans ferred from the Bord er
Patrol to ICE custody . Desp ite having suffe red a miscarriage in detention, and despite her repeated
requests for release, ICE ha s declined to release her. She continues to experience serious medical
issues including bleedin g, vomit ing, and headaches.
Laura * is a 24-year-old woma n from Honduras. She and her five-year-old daughter have been
detained in a family det ention center for over 18 days. She is approximat ely two months pregnant.
H er prior pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage an d she is fearful tha t the extreme str ess, anx iety, and
depre ssio n that she is curre ntl y experie ncing in detention may cause her to miscarry again.
Detentio n is a profoun dly stressfu l exper ience du e to th e uncertainty of immigration proceedings,
isolation from legal and community supp or t, and separatio n from family members. For pr egnant
women in particular, detention create s seriou s health risks and man y women have spe cific and
sometimes comple x medical needs that cannot typica lly be addressed in a detention setting.
Recognizing th ese serio us health risks, th e 2016 policy requ ire s ICE to evaluate on a weekly basis
whether each pregnant woman's contin ued detention is appropriate.
In Jul y, an ICE spo kespe rson con firme d th at thi s policy remai ns in force, th ough ma ny reports fr om
ad vocat es and attorneys indicate that ICE was not following its own policy as early as November
2016.
The complaint ur ges DHS to "con duct a prompt and thorou gh investigation into the cases" and to
"investiga t e and report on the step s that ICE has t aken to implement and oversee its polici es."
*Names ha ve been changed to protect identity.
You can read mor e about th ese cases and others in th e comp laint found here:
https://www.aclu.org/legal-document/pregnant-women-ice-custody-complaint-dhs-office-civilrights-and-civil-liberties-and
This release can be found here:
https: //www .aclu.org/news/ compla int -filed-aga inst -trump-administration-pro
pregnant -women

test-ices- treatment-

Lauren Mack
Public Affair s Officer/Spokeswoman
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcemen t
6 l 9-436 I(b)( 6)I ( office)
619-719;
(iPhone)
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To :

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Subject:

Mack, Lauren K

26 Sep 201712:53:15 -0400
b 6 · b 7)(C)
b)(6); (b)(7)(C ·Aguilar, Jason
(b)(~); _. Archambeault, Gregory J
FYIACLU release t his morning.

HQ is responding. I'll let you know what they send out in response ACLU RELEASE:

Complaint Filed Against Trump Administration To
Protest ICE's Treatment of Pregnant Women
Groups Report Inhumane Conditions, Inadequate Medical Care, and Failure
to Implement Agency Policy Limiting the Detention of Pregnant Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2017
CONTACT:ACLU Media, 212-549-26 66, media@aclu.org
WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union, the American Imm igrat ion Council, the
American Immigration Lawyers Association , the Center for Refugee and Gender Studies, the
Northwe st Immigrant Rights Project, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal
Services, and the Women 's Refugee Commission filed an administrative complaint today with the
Department of Hom eland Security on behalf of women who are or were pr egnant and detain ed by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
The complaint includes reports by currently and formerly detained women that illustrate ICE's
failure to implement its own policies on limiting the detention of pregnant women , inhumane
detention conditions, and inadequate medical care.
The policy violations and inhumane treatment address ed in the complaint are of especially great
concern given th e Trump administration 's executive orders directing ICE to dramaticall y expand
immigration enforcement actions and increase the number of individuals subject to immigration
detention.
Recent media reports indicate that immigr ation arrests of women rose by 35 percent in the first four
months of 2017 compar ed to the same period in 2016, and that ther e were 292 pregnant women
detained by ICE in th at same time . These number s are significant considering th at an August 2016
ICE policy prohibit s the detention of pregnant women except in cases wher e the mandatory
detention statute applies or in "extraordinary circumstances."
Several of the ind ividual cases noted in the complaint appear to be in direct violation of the ICE
policy and illustrate a disturbing trend of ICE officials unju stifiably denying or delaying the release of
pregnant women, as well their failure to provide pregnant women with the necessary medical care.
Teresa* is a 31year-old woman who has been in immigration custody since July 23. She report s that
she didn't receive medical att ention after informing immigra tion officials that she was four months
pregnant and experiencing severe pain and bleeding. She was inst ead transferr ed from th e Border
Patrol to ICE custody. Despite having suffered a miscarriage in detention, and despite her repeated
requests for release, ICE has declined to release her. She continues to experience serious medical

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 issues including bleeding , vomiting, and headaches.
Laura* is a 24-year-old woman from Honduras. She and her five-year-old daughter hav e been
detained in a family detention center for over 18 days. She is approximately two months pregnant.
Her prior pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage and she is fearful that the extreme stress, anxiety, and
depression that she is currently experiencing in detention may cause her to miscarry again.
Detention is a profoundly stressful experience due to th e un certainty of immigration proceedings,
isolation from legal and community suppo rt, and separation from family m embers. For pregnant
women in particular, det ent ion creates serious health risks and many women have specific and
sometimes complex medical needs that cannot typically be addressed in a detention setting.
Recognizing these serious health risks, the 2016 policy requires ICE to evaluate on a weekly basis
whether each pregnant woman's continued detention is appropriate.
In July, an ICE spokesper son confirmed that thi s policy remain s in force, though man y reports from
advocates and attorneys indicate that ICE was not following its own policy as early as November
2016.
The complaint urges DHS to "conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into the cases" and to
"investiga te and report on the steps that ICE has taken to implement and oversee its policies."
*Names have been changed to protect identity.
You can read more about these cases and others in the complaint found here:
https: //www .aclu.org/legal-document/pregnant-women-ice-custody-complaint-dhs-office-civilrights-and-civil-liberties-and
This release can be found here:
https://www.aclu.org/news/complaint-filed-against-trump-administration-protest-ices-treatmentpregnant-women
Lauren Mack
Public Affairs Officer/Spokeswoman
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
619-436 (b)(6 (office)
619-719 );
(iPhone)
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for your time
and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

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Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado
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(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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Cc:
Subject:
Director

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~------------~
I Request for Parole

Attachments:!
kb)(6);

I

3 Mar 2019 20:47:43 -0800

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~(b-)(-6)-; (-b-)(7
_)-(C-) -~I

{Hondu ras). Attn: Field Office
G-28.pdf, Parole Request!<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

PINAL.pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a request for parole and a G-28 for my client l(b)( 6); (b)(?)(C)
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

!

Iis a Ms. L class member

seeking immediate reunification
with his child from whom he was separated under the "Zero-tolerance" policy.

!(b)(6); (b)(7)( C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

kb)(6): (b)(7)(C1D , MPP
Director of Litigation and Policy , Al Otro Lado
b )(6): (b )(7)(C)
323-404- fh )( ( cell)

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 l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

From :
Sent:
To:

3 Mar 2019 22:51:16 -0800

(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

Cc:
Subject:

Office Director

(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
~-------------~
I Request for Parole
G-28J.-b)(-6)-; (-b-)(-7)-(C_
)__

Attachments:

(Honduras). Attn: Field
__,,p df, Parole Request kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

kb)(6): IFINAL.pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a re uest for parole and a G-28 for my client Mr. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
lis a Ms. L class member seeking immediate reunification with
his child from whom he was separated und er the "Zero-tolerance" policy.
We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
kb)(6);

Im,MPP

Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado

!<b
)(6):(b)(7)(C)

I

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3 Mar 2019 21:24:17 -0800
Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)

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Director

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l(b)(6);

IFINAL.pdf

(Honduras). Attn: Field Office

Parole

G-28j~(b-)(-6-);-(b-)(-7-)(-C~
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Kb)(6);
I
Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)
!is a Ms. L class member seeking immediate reunification with his child
from whom he was separated under the "Zero-tolerance" policy.
We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

Kb)(6);

IJD, MPP

Director ofL iti ation and Policy , Al Otro Lado

b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
b)(6)cell)

323-404

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From :
Sent:
To:

3 Mar 2019 22:03:23 -0800
(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Cc:

___________

,__
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Subject:

Director

I Request for

Attachments:

Parole
G-28 ~l
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__, {Guatema la). Attn: Field Office

.pdf, Parole RequestJ(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Kb)(6); LFINAL.pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a request for parole and a G-28 for my client Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

I

ls a Ms. L class member seeking immedia te reunification with her
child from whom she was separated under the "Zero-tolerance" policy.

i(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)jD , MPP
Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado
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1065

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From :

I

3 Mar 2019 21:16:26 -0800

Sent:
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kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Cc:

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l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Office Director I Request for Parole
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Subject:

!Honduras). Attn: Field

G-28.pdf, Parole Request kb)(6): (b)(7)(C j

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(Ctf lNAL. pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a reque st for parole and a G-28 for my client rb )(6); (b)(7)( C)
A 078962357.

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is a Ms. L class member seeking immediate reun ification with his
ch ild from whom he was separated under the "Zero-tolerance" poli cy.

Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
!/h )(R)-

DD, MPP

Director ofL iti ation and Policy, Al Otro Lado

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 (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

From :
Sent:
To:

3 Mar 20 19 22:58:13 -0800
(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Cc:
Subject:

Off ice Directo r
Attachments:

l(b)(6); _.

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~FINAL.pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a request for parole and a G-28 for my client Mr. TOMAS
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

I

Iis a Ms. L class member

seeking immedia te reunification
with his child from whom he was separat ed unde r the "Zero-tolerance" policy.

kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

kh)(R)·
DD, MPP
Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado

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 Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

From :
Sent:
To:

3 Mar 20 19 19:41 :27 -0800
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Cc:

______________

b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
,__

Subject:

Off ice Directo r

__,. Honduras).

Attn: Field

I Request for

Parole
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Attachments:

df, Paro le Requesq(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) ~FINAL.pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
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fb )(6); (b)(?)(C)
Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

I

Iis a Ms. L class member seeking immediate reunification with his child

from whom he was separated under the "Zero-tolerance" policy.
We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

Im,

kb)(6);
MPP
Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado

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3 Mar 2019 21:05:23 -0800
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Office Directo r I Request for Parole
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G28J.(b-)(-6)-: -(b-)(-7)-(C-)----.Jp df, Parole Reque stJ (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
l(b)(6) !FlNAL.pdf
Subject:

Dea r Fie ld Offi ce Dire cto r,
Pl ease find attached a request for paro le and a G-28 for my client l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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kb)<6): (b)(7)(C)
lis a Ms. L class member seeking immediate reunification with his
chi ld from whom he was separa ted under the "Zero -to lerance" policy.
We loo k forward to hea rin g from yo u confirming receipt of this request. Thank yo u for
your time and attent ion to this matter.
Sincerely,

!<b)(6):

!JD,MPP

Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado
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2019-ICLl-00011 1069

 Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
3 Mar 20 19 21:34:27 -0800

From :
Sent:
To:

b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Cc:

_____________

.__
(b)(6); (b)(?)( C)

Subject:

Off ice Directo r

__, Guatemala). Attn: Field

I Request for

Attachments:

Parole
G-28j.-(b-)(-6)-; (-b-)(7-)-(C_
) __

_,,pdf, Parole Request_fb )(6); (b)(?)(C)

kb)(6): LFINAL.pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a request for parole and a G-28 for my client ~b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
l(b)(6); (b)(?)( C)

I

lis a Ms. L class member seeking immediate reunification with
his child from whom he was separated und er the "Zero-tolerance" policy.

l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

Im, MPP

!rh)fn)-

Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado
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1070

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Fro m :
Sent:
To:

I

3 Mar 2019 21:28:44 -0800

l(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)

Cc:
Subje ct:
for Parole
Att achm ent s:
Kb)(6_jFINAL.pdf

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

(Guatemala). Attn: Field Office Director

G-28 J(b)(6): (b )(7)(C)

I Request

pdf, Parole Request !(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

I

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a request for parole and a G-28 for my client *b )(6); (b)(7)(C)
lis the wife of a Ms. L class member, and they are seeking asylum in the
United States with their child from whom her spouse was separated under the "Zerotolerance" policy.

Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this reque st. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincere ly,

I

l<b)(6):
JD, MPP
Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado

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1071

 From :
Sent:
To:

fo )(6): (b)( 7)(C)

3 Mar 2019 19:46:44 -0800
rb )(6); (b )(7)(C)

Cc:
Kb)(6); (b)(7)( C)

Subject:

!(Honduras). Attn: Field Office Director

I Request

for Parole
Attachments:

G-28_ l(b)(6); (b)(?)( C)

pdf, Parole Request Kb)(6); (b)(7)( C)

Dear Field Office Director,
Please find attached a request for parole and a G-28 for my client

tb )(6); (b)( ?)(C)

lis the wife of a Ms. L class member, and they are seek ing immediate
reunification with their child from whom her spouse was separa ted under the "Zerotolerance" policy.

Kb)(6); (b)( 7)(C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

kb)(6): (b)( 7)(Cj.ro , MPP

Director of Litigation and Policy , Al Otro Lado
hlfn)·

(h)(7)(

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3 Mar 2019 20:53:27 -0800

From :
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To:

rb )(6); (b)(?)(C)

Cc:

0

Subject :

~b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

!(Hondu ras). Attn: Field Office Director

G-28 l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

l odf, Parole RequestJb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

I

Request for Parole.
Attachments:

l(b)(6); LFINAL.pdf

Dear Field Office Director,
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Kb)(6);

!

I

lis the wife of a Ms. L class member, and they are seeking
immediate reunification with their child from whom her spouse was separated under the
"Zero-tolerance" policy.

l<bH6): (b)(7)(C)

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

kh)(R)·

Im, MPP

D irector of Litigation and Policy , Al Otro Lado
fo )(6): (b)(7)(C)
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323-404 -l(b)(61(cell)

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DHS-18-0360-R-000132
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1073

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From :
Sent:
To:

22 Jun 2018 01:45:14 +0000
l(b )(6): (b )(7)(C)

Kb)( 6): (b)(?)(C)
Cc:
Subject:

Archambeault, Gregory J
FW: Email/Request fromk .-b-)(-6-):-(b_)__
(?-)(_C_
) -.

Attachments:
18013037 QFR 16 1-26.docx, 180 15025 QFR 2 QFRID 1269 v3.docx,
18064001 QFR 29 v2.docx, LESA 18011046.1 QFR 4 v3.docx, Prep Call EAD w Calif Delegation Bay
Area Enforcement Actions and Arrest_ERO consolidated_v3.docx,
100453_Harris_Signed_Letters.pdf, 92743 Harris Signed Response.pdf, 92285 Harris Signed
Response.pdf, 92743 Harris 02.12.18.pdf, 92885 Harris Feinstein lncom ing.pdf, 100453 Draft
Response to Senator Harris et al on SB-54 and legal action_v2.docx,
100453_Harris_Draft_Response V2.docx, 101527 Incom ing Harris .pdf, 101527 _Draft
enclosure_Sen Harris to ICE OCR with questions re ICE detainees transferred to BOP_ERO.DOCX,
18010033.1 QFR 5.docx, Sen Kamala Harris TPs 6-21-2018.docx

Alco n,
In preparation for tomorro w's tour with Senator Harris , please see the attachments for
inform ation regard ing recent correspondence between ICE and the Senators' office, her
current hot top ics, and HQ approved language regarding those topics .
I don't think all of these topic s will come up but I think it's important to be fami liar with
them.
Please let me know if you have any que stions.
Thank s,

V/r,
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Subject: FW: Email/Request from James Dobson
Hi Kb)(6);
Good news - the attached is good to go for tomorrow's

meeting .

Please let me/ the te am know if you need anything else.

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(b)(6);
From:l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

ICTR)

Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 12:57 PM
To: #ERO CHIEFSOF STAFF~.(b-)(-6)-; (-b)-(7- )(_C_) --------.

Cc b)(6); (b)(7)(C) CTR)4(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: Email/Request from b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Good afternoon kb)(6); bnd team,
ERO-Sreceived an email from l(b)(6); (b)(?)(qthi s morning, stating he'd be participating in a tour
with Senator Kamala Harris on Friday (tomorrow) at 10:15 PDT. He asked if we could prov ide the
following:
• Her current hot topics
• Language regarding the hot topics
• Any recent correspondence with her.
We pulled her tasks since March 2018, and the incoming correspondence, ICE's responses from
ICATT, and ICE'sanswers to numerous QFRsare attached. We also provided a list of hot top ics
(below) and a separate document with talking points of pre-cleared language regarding
pregnant detainees, family separation, the 1,600 immigration detainees who were moved from
ICEdetention to federal prisons, and updating ICE'sstandards of detention .
Before we send this information back toKb)(6); lwe wanted to run our response by you for your
clearance.
Thank you!

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Hot Topics:
Hot Topics for Senator Harri s

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Pregnant Detainees
Family Separation
Criminal Charges for Elected Officials in Sanctuary Cities
Targeting California, SB54, and DHS's lawsuit against CA
1,600 immigration detainees being transferred from ICEto federal prisons
Enforcement lifecycle
Strengthening standards for immigration detention
HDS changing or imp lementing draft regulations to weaken child -welfare protections
ICEand CBPdeportations numbers
Operation Keep Safe II

fb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
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(My phone is currently out of order - for immediat e assistance, please contact me via email and
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DHS-18-0360-R-000135
2019-ICLl-00011 1076

 From:
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To:

Cc:

Rivera, David D
18 Oct 2018 15:58:20 +0000
#ERO FODS;#ERODFODS
Cronen, C M;Jennings, David W;Laws, Joseph P;Baker, Nikita M;Harper, Mellissa

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Subject:
Attachments :
Importance:

FW: Family Unit Separation Reporting Reminder
ICE SEPARATIONWORKSHEET-JFRMU REPORTING.PDF
High

FODs, et. al.,
Just a reminder you are only required to report those FAMU separations that result in a minor
being turned over to ORR , not ones that involve one parent being arrested and the other keeping
the children. JFRMU has had several inquiries about this and hopefully this clarification will
help.
Additionally , when you do report , JFRMU needs the worksheet completed.
Thanks.
Dave
David D. Rive ra
(a) Deputy Assis tant D irector
Immigration & Custom s Enforce ment
ERO Domestic Ope rations - West

From: EROTaskings
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 10:53 AM
Subject: Family Unit Separation Reporting Reminder

The following message is sent on behalf of Tae Johnson, Assistant Director for Custody
Management, with the concurrence of David W. Jennings, Acting Assistant Director for Field
Operations:
To:

Field Office Directors and Deputy Field Office Directors

Subject:

Family Unit Separation Reporting Reminder

This message is a reminder that Field Office s are to report all ERO- initiated family unit (FAMU)
separations to the Juvenile and Fam ily Residential Management Unit (JFRMU). JFRMU is now
tasked with reporting these numbers monthly; therefore , it is imperative that Field Office
Directors ensure that this reporting requirement is properly distributed and implemented.
Recent examples of circumsta nces that have led to FAMU separation s include:
• Identification of fraud or new information (bar to asylum) while at a fam ily residential
center;

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 • Identification of known criminal history of head of household in his/her country of origin
or criminal history in the United States; and
• Identification of gang activity.
These are not the only circumstances that may warrant separation , and this message is not
intended to dissuade Field Offices from taking such action when appropriate. As a reminder,
FAMU separations must be approved at the DFOD leve l or above .
Please see the attached Family Unit Separation Form. Com leted F AMU Separation Forms
should be sent to the JFRMU mailbox at b)(6 ); (b)(7 )(C)
Please contact JFRMU Un it Chieijb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
~ Kb)(6); (b)(7) (C)
!with any
questions or concerns related to this reporting requirement or for add itional guidance related to
FAMU separations.
NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or otherw ise confidential information. If you are not an intended recip ient
or believe you have received this communication in error, please do not print , copy, retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use this
information. Please inform the sender that you received this message in error and delete the message from your system.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000137
2019-ICLl-00011 1078

 From :
Sent:
To:
fb )(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject:
Attachments:
and Q&A.docx

Archambeault, Gregory J
18 Jun 2018 20:20:25 +0000
kh )(R)·

(h)(7)((;)

FW: FAMU separation Q&As
Q and A on family separations and reunifications.docx, BOP Statement

FYI

Gregory J. Archambeault
Field Offi ce Director
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforceme nt
San Diego, CA

Fro m: l<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Date: Monday, Jun 18, 2018 , 2:51 PM
To: #E RO FODS ~fh)fn)· fh)f 7)f (; )
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Cc: b)(6); (b)(?)(C) b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Acting Deputy Assistant Director
HQ-Domestic Ops
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From: Bennett, Danielle
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 2:50 PM
To: b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

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Subject: RE: BOP Sheridan visit 06-16 -20 18 by Oregon Congressional delegation

See attached for ICEQ&A and statements on family separations and BOP facilities . Dani

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1079

 From:

Archambeault, Gregory J
21 Jun 20 18 19:28 :35 +0000
Agu ilar, Jason;j(b)(6): (b)(?)(C)

Se nt:
To:

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OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Daily Close of Business Report
June 20, 2018

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Homeland Security Investigations

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HSI - Miami: Inter view on financial scams with mortgage lending and AML rules, ACAMS
DSAC ¥b)(6):
Iwas interviewe d rega rding financ ial crimes with residential mo rtgage loan
origin ator s. She was specifica lly asking about RML Os and their role in mortgage lending and the
quality of their comp liance with anti-money laundering rules. John spoke abo ut the different
ru led and regu lations and how law enforce ment works with the banks to preve nt money
laundering. PAO staffed the interv iew. (N. Yglesias)
HSI - Tampa: IMAGE ceremon y, news release
Tampa SAC James C. Spero is quoted in ICE news release abo ut today's ceremony signing
three new companies and recogn iz ing an add it ional 16 who j oined last year. (T. Spicer)

HSI-Boston: Newsw eek cover story on multiag ency MS-13 operation- Michelle M cPhee,
Newsw eek.
Cove r story pu blished on j oint FBI/ HSI B oston MS- 13 crackdow n opera tion feat urin g interv iew
tha t PAO staffe d quoting Boston HSI Specia l Agent who worked the case. (J. Mohan)

-HSI-

Newark, NJ: Press release from DOJ citing HSI involvem ent in recent drug bust
being, pre ss release
PAO has subm itted draft and pic tures for inclusion in ice.gov news. (E. Dabul)

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Enforcement and Removal Operations

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ERO - El Paso: Requests to tour 'tent city' at Tornillo , Texas, POE, ABC (affiliate), border
freelan ce repor ter, NY fre elance phot og

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 PAO fielding requests to tour the HHS shelter for children at the Tomillo , Texas , Port of Entry.
PAO refe rrin g media to HHS. (L. Zamarripa)

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ERO - Atlanta: Family separation alien at Stewart, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Reporter requested ICE comment on a Honduran national who presented himself at a POE with
hi s child and cla imed asy lum , but was separated from his ch ild and placed into ICE custody even
though he did not illega lly enter the U.S. PAO provided cleared statement referring to CBP for
any question abo ut the bo rder encoun ter an d that privacy rules preclude discussion of his
pending claims. (B. Cox)

ERO - Miami: Flight with unaccompanied children, CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach
PAO continues to receive calls from reporters regarding social media post that speaks of a flight
from Phoenix that landed at Miami International with unaccompanied minors. PAO is informing
the media that the children are not being taken to Krome and exp lainin g that the fac ility in
Home stead belong s to HH S. PAO is refe rrin g a ll calls to HH S. (N. Yg lesias)

ERO - Miami: Detainer on man arrested for murder, Greater Miami Pat ch, New York Post
Reporter ca lled looking for inform ation on a man accused of killing an esco rt in M iami and
dumping her body on the sidewa lk. Accord ing to the Miami-Dade County Jail webs ite, he is
being held for immigrat ion reasons. PAO sent the approved statement confirming the detainer.
(N. Yglesias)

ERO -Ta mpa: Military spouse and deportation questions , Orlando Sentinel, WKMG-TV
Media continue to query on a military spouse facing deportation. PAO provided media the
previously cleared statement. There is also an expected press confe.rence this afternoon at a
cong ress ional office on the case . (T. Spice r)

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ERO -Naples: Questions about Glades Detention Facility, NBC affiliate
A local repo rter asked several questions abou t the Glades Detention Fac ility. PAO provided
fac ility capac ity and let the reporter know it holds men and women, but not any unacco mp anied
ch ildr en . Reporter has also asked for a tour of the faci lity, w hich is being coord ination with
ERO . (T. Spicer, N. Ygle sias)

ERO- Boston: Media inquiry on stakeholder complaints of restricted access to federal
building. WMUR-TV (ABC affiliate), New Hampshire Union Leader (daily).
PAO responded with approved statement on restrictions put in place in ICE workspace in New
Hampshire federa l office building. (J. Mo ha n)

ERO-Boston : Media inquiry on immigration status of Dominican national freed by judge
after state heroin conviction- WBZ-TV (CBS affiliate)
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ERO - Philad elphia: Follow up questions re: media inquiry re targeted enforcement
operation- Telemundo
PAO responded to inquiry , and additional questions from reporter abo ut operation . (E. Dabul)

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 ERO- Newark , NJ: Media inquiry re immigration status of Albanian national being held
in Essex County Jail-NorthJersey.com
PAO inquiring with DFOD about status of detainee. (E. Dabul
ERO - Denver: ICE arrest recorded at Arapahoe County Jail, Colorado Community Media
The reporte r asked for ICE comment rega rdin g the arrest Friday night of a man which was
recorded and posted to youtube and facebook. PAO provided the vetted statement and Denver
FOD quot e explaining that the video showed the professionalism of our ICE officers to arrest a
twice- convicted and five-time deported crimin al alien from Hondura s. (C. Rusnok)
ERO - Salt Lake City: Guatemalan man separated from his child in November , AP SLC
The reporter asked for the immigration background of a Guatemalan man q,i-.,,~,-11--.\17 \f r- ,
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Ysidro POE in Nove mber. PAO asked for more info on thi s man since he has a common name
in ICE databases. (C. Rusnok)
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ICE: El Paso: Recruiting efforts, freelance reporter
Allison E. Ingersoll asking whether ICE agents /offic ers have recently "left their positions in
recent wee ks or month s due to new pol icies being put in p lace ." She asks, becau se she read ICE
is recruiting on the agency's Tw itter page . PAO asked reporter for letter of intent. (L. Za marripa)
Strategic Communications
Homeland Security Investigations
Tw itter en Espano l: 47 illegal aliens discovere d in South Texas human smuggler stas h house
News Release en Espanol
Twitter en Espano l: ICE brings fight agains t female genital mutilat ion to Washington's
internat iona l air hub News Release en Espano l #EndFGM
Tw itter en Espano l: "ICE HSI will steadfa stly enfo rce U.S. law protecting wo men and girls from
this violent, illegal , and barbaric practice, whether it's happening here at home or is facilitated
abroad in an attempt to evade our laws. " - Patrick Lechleitner , HS I Washington , DC Special
Agent in Charge

Operations Anticipated/Scheduled Interviews and Events:

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Thursday, June 21 - Tampa SAC James C. Spero will be quoted a DOJ new s release
announcing the filing of a dena turalizat ion lawsuit aga inst the forme r leader of a drug
organi zation. (T. Spicer)

Friday, June 22 - VICE News Weekly (on HBO) plan s to air a piece featuring inte rviews with
ERO Executive Associate Director Matthew Albence and ERO Atlanta Field Office
Director Sean Gallagher . The piece will also feature footage from an ERO fugitive opera tions
ride-along conducted in Nort h Caro lina. (J. Elzea, D. Bennett, B. Cox)

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 Friday, June 22 - SAC Tampa, Fort Myers acting RACl(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) lwill represent HSI at
a Collier County Sheriff' s Office press conference regard ing a multijurisdictional
methamphetamine trafficki ng invest igat ion. The press eve nt will be at 11 a.m. 250 Patriot Way,
Naples, FL 34104. (T. Spicer)
Tuesday, June 26 -PAO and ERO New Orleans leade rship wi ll staff the Knox Co unty 287g
stee ring comm ittee meeting. Meeting is set for 8 a.m. at the Knox County Sheriff's Department,
400 West Main Street, Knoxville , TN 37902. (T. Spicer)
Friday, June 28 -Ta mpa SAC James C. Spero wi ll be quoted in a Middle Di strict Flo rida
USAO news release on the sentenc ing of a woman for her role in sell ing stolen Coach
merchandise online via an eBay account. (T. Spicer)

# ICE #

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ls the daughter of a Ms. L class member seeking immediate
reunification with her brother from whom her father was separated under the "Zerotolerance" policy.

We look forward to hearing from you confirming receipt of this request. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
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D irecto r of Litigation and Policy , Al Otro Lado
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FW: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

Greg,
Good morning. For your review . Thank you,

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Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
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To: Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Subject : FW: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 20 17

When you forward to FOD for concurrence pis send this email. I made come corrections and until I get
to my computer, I am referring to this version. Thanks
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that will be posted in tomorrow's NYT. thanks
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his reporting , the reporter requested an updated statement on the status of a
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Nov 12 whom claimed was his son. Followin an initial inspect ion, U.S. Customs
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unable to verify the father/son relationship. ERO officers reviewed the case and
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ON BACKGROUND :
Historically, some criminal smuggling organizations have paired non-relative
children and adults with each other to minimize the chance of being detained if
caught being smuggled across the border. In view of these criminal tactics, and for
the safety of the children involved, ICE must require documentation of these family
relationships.
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# ICE-OPA-COB
ICE OPA COB 07.05-06.18
ICE OPA COB 07 .Sand6. 20 18.doc x

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Daily Close of Business Report
Jul y 5-6, 2018

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Enforcement and Removal Operations

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ERO - El Paso: Immigrant families to be housed at Fort Bliss, FOX (affiliate)
Reporter seeking information regarding construct ion of tents that is to begin today at Fort Bliss
to house immigrant families. PAO informed reporter ICE does not have any information to share
at this time. (L. Zamarripa)

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ERO- Newark, NJ.: Media inquiry re status of El Salvadoran national arrested at JFK
Airport and currently in detention at Elizabeth, El Diario
PAO followed up with ERO who confirmed status of detainee; priv acy paper and stateme nt
currently under review. (E. Dabul)

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Port Isabel: National media attends IJ court, CNN
Coord inated CNN, LA Times and National AP attendance in immigration court. (N. Pruneda)

ERO -A ustin: Congressman Lloyd Doggett issues news release criticizing ICE saying ICE
has not released those with positive credible fear findings detained at Hutto, Austin NPR,
Mundo Hispanico, Sin Fronteras from McAllen, Texas and Univision San Antonio,
Austin and San Antonio media is asking for ICE's reaction regarding a news release issued by
Congressman Lloyd Doggett alleging that ICE is not releasing woman detained at Hutto after
they were found with a positive credible fear finding . ICE has no response at thi s time. lr,..,
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ERO - Miami: Removals of Cuban nationals , Diario de las Americas

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 Reporter requested a statement after a local attorney went on local radio saying that ICE is
deporting Cuba ns at a much higher rate. PAO decl ined comment on his cla ims but d id prov ide
numbers for Cuban remova ls for FY16 , FY l 7 and previously cleared YTD as of May 2 1. (N .
Yglesias)

ERO - Miami: Status of a Mexican national with three USC children, Palm Beach Post
Reporter inq uiring about the case of a Mex ican national removed from the countiy in 2001 who
subsequently re-entered the country illegally. His case has received a great deal of media
attention since he has not been arrested from any crimina l offenses since entering to country
illega lly and has 3 USC chi ldren. The attorney has gone to the media and has told them that the re
was an issue with the reinstate ment of the previou s final orde r and is seek ing a statement from
our agency. PAO responded with the approved statement. (N. Yglesias)

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Houston : NPR asks about Separated Parents Removal Form, Hous ton Public Media
(Digital/Radio)
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asked whether the Separated Parents Removal Form (SPRF) is being
given to asylum-seekers. She also wants to know who the SPRF is intended for, what ICE's plan
is to reunite familie s where both the parent and minor is seeking asylum , and how many
detainees have g iven up their right to seek asy lum using the form. Houston PAO prepa red
response that is currently with Centra l Region PAO for review. (T. Oberle)
ERO - Houston : Telemundo requests confirmation of familial relationship of detainee , 10year-old minor, Telemundo Houston (Digital)
Reporterfb )(6); (b)(?)(C) lsked ICE to confirm the fam ilial relat ionship of detaine q(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Guatema la, and a 10-year-old girl who crossed the border with him. kb)(6):
prigina lly claimed
to be the minor's biological fat her, but the Guatema lan Consu late later told ERO that they were
not related . The reporter is claiming the con sulate told him someth ing different. ERO is
conducting a DNA test to confirm. (T. Oberle)

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ERO - Houston: Telemundo asks if ICE is using DNA testing to reunify families,
Telemundo Houston (Digital)
Reporter Juan Rodas asked ifI CE is cond uct ing DNA testing to reunify fam ilies . Directed
reporte r to contact HHS at me dia@acf.hh s.gov . (T. Oberle , D. Bennett , C. Rusnok)

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Chicago: ICE Air Operations out of Gary (Indiana) International Airport, WBEZFM (Public Media)
PAO provided reporter Michael Puente with previously vetted information regarding ICE Air
flights out of Gary , Indiana. (N. Alberico)
ERO - Chicago: Rid b)(6) (b)(?)(C) t, WCIA-T V (CBS, Champaign, Ill.)
PAO pol itely declined
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request for a ride-along in central Illinois. PAO informed
reporter there are no opportumtles at this time. (N. Alberico)
ERO - Chicago: Request for comment regardin g anti-immigration demonstration ,
Univision Chicago
PAO provid ed previously vetted statement rega rding protests to reporter. (N. Alberi co)

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 ERO - Statement on alien in ICE custody, KCUR-FM (Kansas City public radio)
PAO continues to work with ERO to coordinate a response on a woman in ICE custody who has
multiple fraud felony charges . (N. Alberico)

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Philadelphia: Book donation at Berks Family Residential Center, WFMZ-TV, NBC
local affiliate NBC JO, NPR local affiliate WHYY, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia
Notebook, Reading Eagle, Philadelphia Tribune
Reporter requested agency comment regarding Berks Family Residential Center staff declining
book donation. PAO confirmed donation refusal because the center could not accommodate
donation. (A. Smith)
ERO - Philadelphia: Protesters camped out in front of ERO Philadelphia office, Local ABC
affiliate 6ABC, Philadelphia Tribune
Reporter requested agency comment regarding protesters camped out in front of the ERO
Philadelphia office. PAO provided previou sly cleared language. (A. Smith)
ERO - Philadelphia: Arrest and Removal Statistics, NPR local affiliate WHYY,
Reporter requested agency comment regarding Arrest and Removal Statistics. PAO provided
previou sly cleared arrest and removal statistics. (A. Smith)
ERO - Philadelphia : PARS access, NPR local affiliate WHYY,
Reporter requested interv iew to discuss PARS access. PAO declined interview but confirmed
ERO plans to renew PARS contract once contract is up for renewal. (A. Smith)

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ERO - Port Isabel: National media attends IJ court, CNN, LA Times and National AP
CNN, LA Times and National AP attended IJ court today. (N. Pruneda)
ERO- Newark, NJ.: Media inquiry re status of Brazilian national currently in detention
at Essex- Burlington County Times
PAO followed up with ERO and Privacy and issued approved statement to reporter re detainee's
status (E. Dabul)

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ERO - Miami: Final order issued on form er Guatemalan presidential candidate, EFE, The
Associated Press
PAO has received queries about a former Guatema lan presidential candidate who was issued a
final order ofremova l Tuesday the 3rd . Reporters have asked for case updates. PAO referred all
calls regarding remova l proceedings to EOIR and told reporters that we do not discu ss future
removals. (N. Yglesias)
ERO - Miami: Increase in denaturalization cases , Miami Herald
Reporter from the Miami Herald is working on a story about the number of de-natz cases and has
submitted a list of names to find out which individua ls have been deported. PAO told the
reporte r on background that one person from the list had been removed and two others are
currently in custody . We did not discuss the specific s on the individuals. (N . Yg lesias)
ERO - Tampa: Pending deportation of military spouse , WFTS television

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 A local reporter is asking for information about military spouse pending deportation that has had
severa l med ia queries. PAO prov ided previously cleared statement. (T. Spicer)

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ERO - Philadelphia : Alleged ill-treatment at Berks Family Residential Center, Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette
Reporter requeste d agency comment regard ing a lleged ill-treatment at Berks Fam ily Residential
Center. PAO refuted allega tion and prov ided previo usly cleared response on Berks Fami ly
Residential Cen ter providing a safe, secure, and humane environment for families as they go
through the immigration process. (A. Smi th)
ERO - Philadelphia: Protesters camped out in front of ERO Philadelphia office,
Philadelphia Tribune
Reporter requested agency comment regarding protesters camped out in front of the ERO
Philadelphia office. PAO pro vided previously cleared protest language and previously cleared
routine enforcement actio n eve ry day aro und the country language . (A. Sm ith)

-ERO -

Kansas City: "Occupy ICE" protests in Wichita and Omaha, Kansas, various media

outlets
PAO provided prev iously vetted stateme nt regard ing protests to report ers. Ad dition ally, PAO
provided open source fac tsheets and information on fami ly reunification. (N. Alberico)

ERO - Kansas City: ICE building in Wichita , Wichita Eagle and KWCH-TV
PAO provided general information rega rdin g the ICE office bui lding in Wichita. They wanted to
know if aliens were detained there and for how long.
ERO - Kansas City: Alleged assault on immigration lawyer by ICE employee, Various
outlets including New York Times
PAO provided reporter, including NYT's b)(5); (b)(?)(C)
ith previously vetted information
regard ing an immigration lawyer who claims s e was assau lted by an ICE employee outside ICE
ERO Kansas City last month . (N. Alberico)

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Newark, NJ.: Workforce enforcement in NJ, Asbury Park Press
Reporter requeste d agency comment abo ut wo rksite enforcement in NJ. PAO sent ASAC
statement for review that restaurants are expected to follow health laws as we ll as other laws,
includ ing immigration laws re hiring of undocumented individuals. (E. Dabul)
HSI - Laredo: Counterfeit enforcement action results in the discovery of more than
181,000 pieces counterfeit products, ICE News Release
HSI Laredo seized more than 181,000 counterfeit items worth more than $43 million dollars. No
criminal arrests. PAO issues news release to central and south Texas media outl ets. (N . Pruneda)

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Atlanta: Arrest of former assistant principal , news release, Atlanta and Macon ABC,
CBS, NBC, FOX affiliates

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 PAO provided a quote from Atlanta SAC Nick Annan for a joint news release with the Georgia
Bureau of Investigation following the arrest Friday of a former Georgia assistant principal on
multiple state counts of sexual assault and rape of three former students while he was a high
school assistant principal and, previously, a teacher. (B. Cox)

HSI - Atlanta: Heroin seizure and arrest of two Mexican EWis, news release, Atlanta ABC,
NBC and Fox affiliates
Reporters requested comment following a Cobb County Sheriffs Department news release
announcing the seizure of 8 kilos of heroin valued at $400,000 and the arrest of two unlawfully
present Mexican nationals on state drug charges. PAO confirmed the arrest s stemmed from the
execution of an HSI search wan-ant with Cobb County , but declined to provide details beyond
those in the news release given ongoing federal investigation. (B. Cox)
Strategic Communication
ICE
ICE Retweeted @DHSgov: Even though the July 4th fireworks are over, remain vigilant as you
travel this weekend and keep your community safe by reporting suspicious activity to local
authoritie s. If You See Something, Say Something! #seesay #protectyour everyday
ICE Retwee ted @IPRCenter: A 41-year old VA man faces up to 5 years in prison and a fine of
up to $250 ,000 after pleading guilty to trafficking large quantities of contraband cigarettes across
state lines for redi stribution & resale in a case inve stigated jointly with @ICEgov HSI.
https ://www. justice.gov/usao- ndwv /pr/virginia-man-admit s-cigarette-smu ggling-charges

Operations Anticipated/Scheduled Interviews and Events:

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Tuesday, July 10 -- PAO and ERO New Orleans leadership are scheduled to attend a
rescheduled Knox County 287 g steering committee meeting. Due to planned protests the original
meeting was canceled. It's now set for 8 a.m. at the Knox County Sheriff' s Department , 400
West Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. (B. Cox)

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Enforcement and Removal Operations
ERO - Port Isabel - Family reunification case, Atlantic News
The Atla ntic News filed in more than 20 questions regard ing family reun ification. PAO is
working wit h SNA ERO regarding this request. (N. Prun eda)
ERO - Port Isabel - Family reunification case regarding a El Salvadorian man, PBS
Frontline
A man from El Salvador was deported short ly after arrested by BP during zero tolerance. He
submitte d a letter to ICE saying that wan ted to b e removed without his daughter. PAO is
work ing an issue paper on this matter. (N. Pruneda)
ERO - Port Isabel - Fath er claims he was separated from his daught er, he remains in ICE
custody, Mother Jones
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pro stitution conviction for which he recei ved a 10-day sentenced. PAO is working with SNA
ERO to draft up issue paper. Item is pending. (N. Pruneda)

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Tampa, Fla.: Occupy ICE protest arrests, WFTS, WFLA, social media
Six prot esters were arrested today by loca l authorit ies at an #oc cupyICETPA protest at the
Tampa ERO office. The two-week old encam pment is also expected to be clea red by loca l police
and FPS today . Indi viduals peace fully prote sting without tents will be allowed to conti nue to do
so. PAO directed media to loca l authorities for information about the arrests. (T. Spicer)
ERO - Raleigh, N.C.: Sex offend er released despite detain er, Winston-Salem Herald Sun
Reporter submitted follow -up question s after a news release last wee k about the refusa l of local
authoritie s in Orange County to honor a detain er or notify ERO prior to the release of an
unlawfully pr esent Mexican national who is a registered sex offender following his gui lty plea to

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 sexual battery of an 11-year-old last month. Reporter asked why ICE hadn't detained him
previously given he was ordered removed in 2015; PAO explained it was an absenti a order, and
that this mean s in addition to his criminal history local authorities relea sed an immigration
fugitive. (B. Cox)

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El Paso: Health care at NM detention facility, NPR (University of New Mexico)
Reporter Marisa Demarco reques ting interview to discuss whether detainees' medical needs are
being met in the Cibola County Detention Fa cility in Milan, New Mexico , as well as why asylum
seekers are housed in a pri son. PAO requested reporter provide spec ific information (names ,
Alien number s and/or dates of birth, detail s of the allegations, etc.) to allow PAO to look into
your query and provide a properly researched response. PAO added we don't comment on
anonymous allega tions. (L. Zamarripa)
ERO-Boston: Request for response to arrest of Cuban national on local charges, Newsweek
PAO responded with stateme nt confirming ERO has lodged detainer requ est for suspect
following resolution of rape charges he was arrested for in Milton , MA; state ment also provide s
brief background on proce ss ofremovals of Cuban citizens and the issues related to that. (J.
Mohan)
ERO - Philadelphia: City declines to renew ERO PARS contract , Multiple outlets
Reporters requested agency comment regarding City declining to renew ERO PARS contract.
PAO provided cleared statement rebuki ng the City decision. (A. Smith)

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Security Investigations
HSI/ERO - San Antonio: Acting ICE Director Ron Vitiello interviews with 3 media outlets ,
San Antonio Express News, LocalFOX/NBC station and WOAJ Talk Radio
ICE Acting Direc tor, Ron Vitiello interv iewed with the following media outlets, San Antonio
Express News, local FOX/NBC media outlet and WOAI Talk Radio. Mr. Vitiello provided his
vision for ICE and responded to questions related to family reunification. PAO anticipates
balanced press coverage. ICE OPA Dir ector, Liz John son and SNA PAO Prun eda staffe d these
interviews. The interviews were conducted inside HIS SAC Conference room. (N. Pruneda )
HSI - San Antonio/Eagle Pass - Jordanian man arrested and charged with human
smuggling , US DOJ Main Justice News Release
A Jordanian national residing in Monterrey, Mexico was arreste d Saturday on arrival at JFK
Interna tiona l Airport to face a criminal complaint issued in the We stern District of Texas for his
role in a scheme to smugg le spec ial inter est aliens from Mexico into the United States. PAO
drafted up quote for SAC San Antonio. Main Justice will be issuing this release. (N. Pruneda)
Strategic Communications
ICE
ICE retweets @S ecNielsen, It was my honor to visit our Philadelphia @ICE gov office today.
The men & women at ICE and @CBP are true profe ssional s in every se nse of the word.
The ir dedication to our country cannot go unapp reciated. All of @DHSgov tha nks them for
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 Twitter : ICE is proud to work with our partners, @MigracionCol, @FiscaliaCo l,
@PoliciaColombia and the @USEmbassyBogota to combat chi ld exp loitati on and human
trafficking
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : There were more than 250 girls and teenagers who were
victims of a sex tourism ring based out of Cartagena that was dismantled by @MigracionCol,
@FiscaliaCol, @PoliciaColombia and the group of @ICEgov from @USEm bassyBogota .
The operation detained 18

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Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : Human trafficking is one of the most heinou s crimes
investigated by ICE. In its worst manifestation, #humantrafficking is akin to modem-day
slavery https ://www.ice.gov /features /human-trafficking /
https://www.ice.gov /es/features /reportaj es/trata-personas
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : 2 man sentenced in Missouri for child exp loitation News
Release / En Espanol
Twitter : It was just supposed to be something to make money , but it quickly turned into
much more than she ever imagined . In part one of #InHerOwnWords, "Tonya" revea ls how
she initially became a victim of #human trafficking https: //www.ice.gov /features /humantrafficking-victim-shares-story #WorldDay AgainstTrafficking
Twitter : Dealing with the physical toll on her body was "easy." It turned out that the hardest
part was the psychological effects . In part 2 of #InHerOwnWords, Tonya discusses the
emot ional toll of being a victim of #humantrafficking https://www.ice.gov /features /humantrafficking-victim-shares-story #W orldDay AgainstTrafficking
Twitter : Although she was ultimately able to "escape" from her trafficker, being a
#humantraffi cking victim haunted Tonya. In part 3 of #inHerOwn Words , she talks about the
linger ing pain that existed even after her ordeal was ove r
https://www.ice.gov /features /human-trafficking-victim-shares-story
#WorldDay AgainstTrafficking
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : #Human Trafficking is one of the mo st heino us crimes
investigated by ICE. Every day, ICE HSI agents around the globe work to uncover, dismantle
and disrupt human trafficking #WorldDay AgainstTrafficking
https :/ /www.ice.gov /f eatures /human-trafficking /
https ://www.ice.gov /es/features /reportaj es/trata-personas
Twitter and Facebook : On #WorldDayAgainstTrafficki ng, learn more abo ut how ICE is
combating #HumanTrafficking and hear from a victim in her own words
https://www.ice.gov /features /human-trafficking-victim-shares-story
Twitter and Facebook: Delaware man sentenced to prison for production of chi ld
pornography News Release

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Twitter en Espanol: ICE operation targeting public safety threats nets 132 arrests in DC, VA
News Release en Espanol
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 Monday, July 30 or Friday, Aug. 3- H.E.R.O. George Riley ofHSI Cherry Hill has been
chosen as Hometown Hero for Philadelphia Eagles and will be filmed at work July 30 or Aug. 3.
(E. Dabul)

#ICE#

Adrian Smith
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
(215) 717-4950 office
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ERO - Raleigh, N.C.: Church sanctuary arrest at USCIS, USA Today, Newsweek, Associated
P ress, Telemundo, Univision , Raleigh News & Observer, Raleigh ABC CBS and NBC affiliates,
R eligion News Service , Methodist News Service
PAO cont inues to receive follow-up questions about the FUGO PS arrest of an unlawfu lly present
Mexican criminal alien who was arrested Friday following a USC IS appointment. Subject had
spent nearly a year at a Durham, North Carol ina, church in sanctuary until today. PAO provided
cleared statement that subject is a convicted criminal, has no outstanding appeals and no lega l
basis to remain in the U.S . (B . Cox)
ERO - Miami: ICE arrests West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Post
PAO received a query from the reporter looking for informa tion on ICE activity in We st Palm
Beach near or at the intersection of Claremore Drive and Florida A venue. PAO informed the
reporter that our Fug Ops team was working in the area as part of a targeted enforcement action
and that three individua ls had been taken into custody. (N. Yglesias)
ERO - Tampa: Married couple

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facing deportation in the near future. A new stay was filed yester day based on the wife's medica l
concerns . PAO has previou sly cleared statement if queried directly . (T. Spicer)

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 ERO - Detroit : Mexican man arrested near Ypsilanti Michigan , Ann Arbor News
Reporter requested agency comment regarding Mexican man arrested near Ypsi lanti Michigan
with alleged DACA statu s. PAO cleared statement confirming arrest and cleared priority
enforcement action language . (K. Walls, A. Smith)
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ERO Hou ston / GEO was planning on following up with the participant regarding the interview,
but HOU PAO expla ined that any action s or questions about th e interview may appea r suspiciou s
leaving room for the parti cipant to claim retaliation and advised ERO Houston to refrain from
questioning participant about interview. Kb)(6);
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ICE
ICE retweets @USA O_ WDMO , Honduran national , arrested in KCMO for drunk driving ,
sentenced to 5 years /8 month s for illegally reentering the U.S. after being deported 8 times.
https :// www .justice .gov/usao-wdmo / pr/honduran-national-sentenced-illegally-reenteringunited-states @ICEgov
ICE retweets @USA O_ WDMO , Jam es Anthony Guthrie III (E ldon) plead s guilty to
tra vel ing to North Carolina on 5 occasions to engage in illicit sexual act ivity with a child
victim over a two- yea r period . https: //www.justice.gov /usao -wdmo / pr/eldon -man -pleads guilty-child-sexual-exploitation @ICEgov @LebanonPD
Homeland Security Investigations

ICE retweets @EmbajadaEEUUarg, ICE HSI is proud to work with our international partner s
to combat #cy be rcrime / Retweet en Espanol
Operations Anticipated/Scheduled Interviews and Events:
Wednesda y, November 28 - Miami ASAC Chris Merendino will be interviewed by a reporter
with The Journal of Counterterrori sm & Homeland Security International. The reporter wants to
talk about Operation Devil Homs in San Francisco and MS-13 at the national level. PAO will
staff the intervi ew. (N. Yglesias)
Thursday, November 29 - PAO is scheduled to staff the annual Lexington County 287g
steering commi ttee. Meeting is set for 7pm at the Lexington County Detention Cen ter, 521
Gibson Rd, Lexington, SC 29072. (B. Cox)
Thursday, Nov. 29 - Tampa SAC James C. Spero will be quoted in a Northern District
Florida USAO news release announcing the sentencing of a man on child porn ography
production charges . (T. Spicer)
Thursday, Nov. 29- Middl e District Florida USA O is expected to quote Tampa SAC James
C. Spero in a USAO news release on the sentencing of a man for child porno grap hy possess ion.
(T. Spicer)

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looking to write a specific story at this time. (Y. Pitts O'Keefe)

Wednesday, December 5 - PAO is staffing a meet-and-g reet with Field Office Director,
Phoenix Henry Lucero and CNN Senior Investigative reporte~(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) ~he reporter is new
to CNN but not Ari zona (he was once with the Ari zona Republic and the go-to reporter for
former S 1 Janet Napo litano). The reporter is not looking to write a specific story. (Y. Pitts
O 'Keefe)
#ICE#

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Harlingen: 2 Cuban nationals arrested in connection to the 86 illegal aliens
discovered inside tractor trailer May 22, Local CBS
Local CBS is following up the story regarding the 2 on 86 illegal aliens discovered inside tractor
trailer. PAO provide d the names of those already charged in federal court. Media wi ll be getting
a copy of the criminal compl aint VIA Pacer. (N. Pruneda)

HSI - Harlingen: a deported Mexican national from load claims that DPS shut down the
air inside the tractor trailer causing aliens to panic and dig holes on the roof, Univision
National out of Mexico City
Univisi on 's network correspondent based in Mexico City is asking why DPS turned off the air
from inside the tract trailer causing the illega l aliens inside to panic and dig holes on the roof of
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continues. (N. Pruneda)

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HSI - Birmingham, Ala.: Predator app suspect indicted, USA O news release
The Northern Di strict of Alabama USAO distributed a news re lease with a quote from New
Orleans SAC Jere Miles following the federal indictments of two persons on child pornography
prod uction charges pur suant to an HSI invest igation . One of the suspects was previously
highlighted via the Operation Predator app in an attemp t to locate him so the case is anticipated
to receive significant loca l media attention. (B. Cox)
HSI- Boston: Final pre-publish signoff on HSI Boston gang ops interview. -Newsweek. PAO
provided final approval following pre-publish review of HSI Boston Special Agent interview with
Newsweek correspondent on joint Boston FBI/HSI MS-13 gangs operation cover story to run in early
June. (J. Mohan).

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ERO - San Antonio: ICE awarded contract to transport unaccompanied minors to
shelters, TYT investigates
TYT Investigates submitt ed a req uest asking ICE to comment on a contract related to the
transportation of accompan ied minors. This media outlets also alleges that a lawsu it was filed
regard ing religious discrimination against a Muslim Secur ity Guard. PAO provided the ORR
med ia link to file their request to them. (N. Pruneda)
ERO - San Antonio: What happened to a family from El Salvador, Dateline
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ERO - San Antonio : GEO publishes story on KCRC utilizing buses that contain car seats
to take illegal alien children out to field trips, Telemundo National and NBC National News
Both national media outlets are requesting an ICE comment regar ding the story publi shed by
GEO regarding KCRC add ing car seats to their transport buses. It is not uncommon for ICE to
allow children to go on field trips, that acco rding to GEO. PAO is working with SNA ERO
regarding this matter . Item is pending . (N. Pruneda)
ERO - San Antonio: ICE olicies causing migrant children to be lost, National NPR
National NPR reporte r b)(B); (b)(?)(C)
reques ting an ICE official to conduct a "live" radio
interview regard ing how
po 1c1es are being mischaracterized to the extent of cast ing blame
on the agency for the loss of children. ICE Rusnak clarified issue and encouraged this reporter to
reach out to ORR. (N. Pruneda and C. Ru snak)
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ERO - San Antonio: Separation of families, BBC
BBC asked about how immigratio n authorities are dealing with immigrant minors separated from
their fam ilies. PAO asked reporter to send request to the DHS Press Team. (N. Pruneda)
ERO - Miami: Arrest of 3 individuals on prostitution related charges, NBC affiliate, Palm
Beach Post
Reporters called looking to confirm that detainers have been pl aced on three men arrested in
Palm Beach County. The three men we arrested on loca l charges from maintaining a house for
prostitution to possessio n of coca ine. PAO confirmed the detainers with a statement approve d
from HQ . (N. Yglesias)

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 ERO -N ew York N.Y.: Media inquiry re : whether ICE officers can misrepresent
themselves to make arrests , DocumentedNY
PAO followed with SAC and ERO regarding query as to whether or not ICE can misrepresent
themselves as local law enforcement to make arrests (E. Dabul)
ERO - Newark, N.J .. : Media inquiry re: request to attend Egyptian national detainee's
hearing, Northlersey.com
PAO followed up with USDOJ who answered reporter's questions regarding rules as to public
and press attending detention hear ings (E. Dabul)

Strategic Communication
Homeland Security Investigations
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : ICE HSI's Operation Predator is an international initiative to
protect children from sexual predators https:/ /www.ice.gov /predator /
https ://www. ice. gov/ es/depredador
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : Suspected child sexual exploitation or missing children may be
reported to @MissingK.ids, an ICE HSI Operation Predator partner, via its toll-free 24-hour
hotline, 1-800-THE-LOST. Learn more about ICE's Operation Predator:
https:/ /www.ice.gov /predator / https://www.ice.gov /es/depredador
Twitter and Twitter en Espanol : In fiscal year 2017, more than 2,700 child predators were
arrested by HSI special agents under this initiative and more than 900 victims identified or
rescued https ://www.ice.gov /predator / https ://www.ice.gov /es/ depredador
Twitter: ICE has created a smartpho ne app - the first of its kind in U.S. federal law enforcement
- designed to seek the public's help with fugitive and unknown suspect child predators
#StopChildExploitation https://www.ice.gov /predator/smartphone-app
Twitter : ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent Aegeda Fountaine offers
practical words of career advice to aspiring law enforcement professionals
https ://www. ice. gov/features /women-ice
Twitter: Learn more about HERO Child-Rescue Corps, a program for wounded, injured & ill
Special Ops Forces to receive training in high-tech computer forensics & law enforcement skills,
to assist federal agents in the fight against online child sexua l exp loitation
https ://www.ice.gov /hero
Twitter: Michael Compton, a computer forensic analyst at C3 and former member of the Human
Exp loitation Rescue Operative (HERO) Child Rescue Corps program, describes using 3D
technology to help @missingkids identify the remains of a victim
https ://www.ice.gov /features /3d-technology
Twitter: Since the launch of Operation Predator in 2003, HSI has arrested over 16,000 people for
crimes against children, incl. the production & distribution of online chi ld exp loitation material,
traveling overseas for sex w/ minors & sex trafficking of children https://www.ice.gov /predator
Twitter: ICE & @missingkids have worked together for years sharing info, technology &
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 C3's ability to produce 3-D skulls for NCMEC to be used in assisting in age progression or
postmortem photo s
Twitter : Retired ICE leaders and law enforcement professionals Catherine W. Sanz and Rachel
Cannon tell it like it is: https://www.ice.gov /features /women-ice

Enforcement and Removal Operations
Twitter and Facebook: ICE Enforcemen t and Removal Operations (ERO) leader Marisa A.
Flores reveals why she chose the challenging field of law enforcement as a career. Learn more
about #WomeninLaw Enforcement https://www .ice.gov/features /women-ice

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Operations Anticipated/Scheduled Interviews and Events:
Wednesday , May 30 - Atlanta FOD Sean Gallagher and PAO will staff a HQ-approved media
ride-along for VICE to observe a FUGOPS targeted arrest of an illegal re-entry convicted felon
in Georgia. Exact location TBD due to operational security. (B. Cox)
Wednesday , May 30 -- AP Elliot Spagat will conduct a background interview with ERO DAD
Tim Robbins from the Pacific Enforcement Re sponse Center (PERC) to discuss ERO's
Target ing Operations Division. (D. Bennett)
Wednesday , June 6 - ICE Deputy Director Homan will participate in the repatriation of a
1493 Christopher Columbus letter to the Spanish government on Wedne sday, June 6 th at 6:30
pm at the Spanish Ambassador 's residence (2350 Foxhall Road NW).(B. Raedy)

# ICE#

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OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Daily Close of Business Report
May 31, 2018
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Homeland Security Investigations

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Atlanta: Sextortion child pornography indictment , USAO news release
PAO provided a quote from Atlanta SAC Nick Annan for a Northern District of Georgia news
release following the arraignment of a Georgia man on child pornography production and
distribution charges for inducin g teenage girls on social media to send him nude images that he
subseq uently sent to their family and friend s when they refused to prod uce more grap hic child
pornography that he demanded. (B. Cox)

HSI - Conway , S.C.: Special agents surrounding residence , ABC, CBS, NBC Myrtle Beach ,
Myrtle Beach Sun-Times
Multiple reporters requested comment following calls from neighbors about a group of federal
agents that surrounded an area home this morning. PAO confirmed HSI was at the location
pursuant to an ongoing investigat ion, but did not disclose any add itional detail as the agen ts were
executi ng a search warrant that remains sealed. (B. Cox)
HSI - Baton Rouge , La., Child sexual exploitation sentencing , USAO news release
PAO provided a quote from New Orleans SAC Jere Miles for a Middle District of Loui siana
news release announcing the sentencing of a Louisiana man to more than 10 years in federa l
prison for uploading images of young children to the Internet. (B. Cox)
HSI - Jacksonville, Fla.: Honduran nationals sentenced for unauthorized employm ent of
alien workers, news release
Tampa SAC James C. Spero is quoted in a news release announcing the sentencing of two
Honduran citizens for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In addi tion to the prison sentencing, they

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 were also ordered to forfeit a total of $812,149, the amount of proceeds obtained as a result of
the offe nses . (T. Spicer)

HSI - Montana: Montana man sentenced to nearly 42 years in federal prison for producing
child pornography, USAO news release
PAO edi ted and forwarded for web posting a USA O (Distric t of Montana) news release regarding
the 500-month sentence imposed on a Montana man for producing child pornography. (C.
Rusnok)

HSI - Montana : Any previous alien harboring charges against woman in the news? , Havre
Herald (Montana)
The reporter asked d (b)(B); (b)(?)(C) lad ever been charged/convicted of harboring illegal aliens as
his source had informed him. This woman has been in national and interna tional news after she
took a video of a border patrol age nt who asked for proof of US citizens hip since he saw her
speaki ng Spanis h while in line at a store . PAO recom mended he contac t the USA rega rdin g suc h
convictions. (C. Ru snok)
HSI- Boston: Request for confirmation /details on HSI child porno gra phy arrest, Cambridge
Chronicle .
PAO confirm ed arre st of Cambrid ge, MA res ident arrested by H SI on federal arre st search
warran t in intern ational child porno graphy case as part of HSI Co lorado Spring s-led
investigation last week. (J. Mohan).
HSI - El Paso: Agents offer IMAGE presentation to El Paso airport tenants , Telemundo,
Univision, ABC, FOX, CBS NBC (affiliates)
El Paso SA Marco Reta gave an IMAGE presentation to abo ut 70 tenants /vendors at the El
pro vided media on-camera interviews
Paso International Airport. ELP DSAQ b)(B);(b)(?)(C)
after the p resentat ion. PAO staffed interviews and p itched stories to repo rters abo ut how IMAGE
can help employe rs comp ly with the law, as we ll as help reduce unauthoriz ed emp loymen t and
the use of fraudu lent identity documents. (L. Zamarripa)

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ERO - El Paso: Transgend er detainee death follow-up questions, New York Daily News, BBC
News, CBS (Albuquerque, NM, affiliate)
Reporter's requesting comme nt regarding the May 25 death of ICE detainee Jeffry
HERNANDEZ, 33, of Honduras , died at a local A lbuqu erque, New Mexico , hospital. BBC
News specifically asked for comment about allegations that ICE "murdered " Hernandez because
she didn't rece ive prope r medical ca re. PAO respo nding with link to news release and approved
language . (L. Zama rripa)
ERO - San Antonio: NBC News asking about family detention after a recent photo tweet of
GEO bus from 2016, NBC National
NBC News submitt ed a number of quest ions dating back to 2007 related to T Don . Hutt o then
fast forwards to the alleged hunger strike issue from Karnes dating to 2015. The reporter's
questions are stemming from a photo of a GEO bus with baby seats from 2016. (see the

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 reporter's email with hypertext below). Responses will be vetted and approved before issuing a
respo nse. Item is pending. (N. Pruneda)

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prior to the release of the statement claimed tha ~)(7)(C) ad two prior deportations, however he
had been deported three times previously. PAO was o by reporte r from ABC that they
rece ived the misinformation regarding the number of historical deportations from the Harris
County Sheriffs Office. (T. Oberle)
ERO - Savannah.Ga.:Arrest of domestic violence alien, USA Today
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requested ICE comme nt on the agency's arrest of an unlawfully
present Mex ican national in Feb. 2017 with a history of domestic vio lence toward his spouse.
PAO advised the man is presently in remova l proceedings before EO IR and we're awaiting the
outcome of the court's ruling before determining future actions. PAO also prov ided general
context that ICE makes custody and remova l decisions based upon the totality of the
circumstances so both arrests and convictions are considered by the agency for enforcement
purposes. (B. Cox)

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ERO - Miami: Information on Colombian oversta y case, Miami New Times
Reporter called trying to get information on a Colom bian national who entered the country on a
nonimmigrant visa in September 2005 , but failed to depart in accordance with the terms of her
adm ission. On Feb. 15, 2001 an immigration j udge issued her a final orde r ofre moval, and ICE
arrested her May 21 pursuant to the jud ge's order. PAO provided the prev iously cleared
statement. (N. Yglesias)
ERO - Pasco County, Fla.: Questions about local numbers and perceived changes in policy,
Tampa Bay Times
A reporter is asking again about local county immigration arrest numbers , PAO let the reporter
know local data must be requested through FOIA process. Additiona l questions from the reporter
were on ICE enforceme nt poli cies and any changes under the current administratio n, and PAO
directed reporter to the DHS imple mentat ion memos . (T. Spicer)
ERO - San Antonio: Guatemalan woman detai.'ILl.&,.aJ~~~ ing US with 3 children, CNN
PAO provided on-background discussion to CNN'
egard ing a prev iously
Guatemalan woman with a criminal convict ion who entere t e S with her three childr en to
s a convicted crimina l with a permanent bar from being able to legally enter
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not be housed in an FRC. (C. Rusnok)
ERO - El Paso: Transgender detainee passes away in NM hospital, Arizona Republic, KPBS
(Fronteras - Border Issues)
PAO provided the link to ICE news release regarding the May 25 a 33 YO transgender woman
from Honduras who passed away in a New Mexico hospital early Friday morning. She had also

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 been wi th the recent caravan that arrived at the California border. In addition to sharing the link ,
generic vetted info on p lacement of detainees and tra ns gende r policies were also prov ided. (C.
Rusnok)

ERO - San Antonio: Request to tour SW US detention facility for photo story , Business
Insider
A photographer with Busine ss Insider asked to tour a Texas detention facility for a photo story.
PAO explained that no tours are being given , but his contact info would be added to a list of
requesting media. (C. Ru snok , A. Pruneda)
ERO - Houston: Update on Honduran student arrested for assault in school , NYTimes
PAO provided updated statement to NY Times reporter b)(5); (b)(?)(C)
ho asked about the 19 YO
Honduran man who was arrested by Houston PD for assau mg ano er student, and was then
turned over to ICE after a detainer was place d Jan. 31. PAO exp lained to the reporter that ICE
doesn't target stude nts, but does target aliens who are arrested on crimin al charges. (C. Ru snok)
ERO - Chicago: Update on Honduran student arrested for assault in school , Hoy/ Tribune
PAO exp lained to the reporte r that (b)(5); (b)(?)(C)
as not arrested during last week's
Fug Ops opera tion where 156 were arreste mt e
1cago area; but he was briefly detained. He
did not possess his 1-94 documentation as required. (C. Rusnok)
ERO- Boston: Reporter seeking current status on detainee, Cambridge Day/MIT news outlet.
PAO responded with current status and a confirmation of a subject' s impend ing departure but did
not provide removal specifics. (J. Mohan).
ERO - Newark, N.J .. : Issue paper submitted re: Q&A for Star-Ledger interview with
FOO Tsoukaris re: NJ AG's recommendations about making changes to NJ AG directive
from 2007- Star-L edger
PAO submitted issue paper for review re: changes NJ is suggesting to laws about what police can
ask about immigratio n status when making arrest s (E. Dabu l)
Strategic Communications

ICE retweet s @RedWhiteBl ueDot , 4 things you may not know about ivory po aching. Thi s video
was made poss ible by a tie-up between @AV Asg @ICEgov and Dr. Sam Wasser from @UW
ICE retweets@ EDNY news , Long-Time Gambino Crime Fam ily Member Pleads Guilty to
Racketeering Co nspiracy (Announ ced with @NewYorkFB I @ICEgov @SCPDHq &
@NYPDnews) https://www. justice. gov /usao-edny/pr/long-time -gambino-crim e-family-memberpleads-guilty -rack eteering-conspiracy
ICE retweets @USAtty Hur st, Announced today dismantling of major drug trafficki ng org in East
Central MS w/ arrests yeste rday of 11 federally indicted for drugs /gun s in multi ple state s. Thx
Philadelphia PD, @MissDPS MBN ,@ DEAHQ ,@ ICEgov ,@ ATFHQ ,@ USMarsha lsHQ ,
she riffs, police & many others. Great teamwork!

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Twitter, Twitter en Espanol and Facebook: 2 men charged with sex trafficking by force, 1
defendant, Tyler Robert Bachtel, remains at large. Members of the public should not try to
apprehend him. Anyone with information should contact local law enforcement or the ICE Tip
Line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE. News Release
Twitter : Montana man sentenced to nearly 42 years in federa l prison for producing child
exploitation material. This case was a cooperative investigation between ICE HSI and the
Cascade County Sheriffs Office. News Release
Enforcement and Removal Operations

Twitter: ICE Dallas deports Nigerian who had his U.S. citizenship revoked after sexually
abus ing a 7-year-old before he was naturalized News Release

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were arrested and charged with illegal entry 1325 charges, pursuant to DOJ' s Zero Tolerance
policy. As part of both cases, a total of five children who were travelling with their mothers at
the time of their arrest were transferred to ORR. Both women are now in ICE custody pending
an expedited removal and reunification of fam ilies. The interviews will take place at the
OMDC.(L. Mack)

Friday, June 1 - #FamiliesBelongToget herRally will be hosting a protest at the Republic Square
Park , located at 422 Guada lupe St, Austin, Texas 78701. The protest is set to begin at 4 :30 p.m.
PAO will be monitoring this protest. (N. Pruneda)

Tuesday, June 5 - HSI Detroit Special Agent in Charge Steve Francis will lead an open press
event to announce significant admin arrests as pa1t an ongoing worksite probe into a Cleve landarea landscaping business. NDOH U.S. Atty Justin Herdman and Border Patrol Chief Douglas
Harrison will also make remarks at the event, which will be held at the Border Patrol's Sandusky
Bay Station at 10 a.m. EST, 709 SE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452. (K. Walls)
Wednesday , June 6 - ICE Deputy Director Homan will participate in the repatriation of a
1493 Christopher Columbus letter to the Spanish government on Wednesday, June 6 th at 6:30
pm at the Spanish Ambassador's residence (2350 Foxha ll Road NW).(B. Raedy)
Tuesday, June 19 - PAO will staffareporter from NorthJersey.com to attend and cover HSI
Newark FGM training, which will take place at Newark Airport.(E. Dabul).

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Subject: FW: Court Challenges
Hi!(b)(6): ~ as discussed. Some of there appear to be other agency's lanes but whatever you can
answer is appreciated! Thanks dj

Assistant Director
Field Operations
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From : kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Se nt : Wednesday, November 21, 2018 1:14 PM
~ Archambeault, Gregory J

To : Jennings, David W 1(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Subject: FW: Court Challenges

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ila_r,_J_as~on 1(b )(6); (b )(7)( C)

I think I got all the operationa l issues out.

Potential Challenges
(b)(5)

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000181
2019-ICLl-00011 1122

 b)(5)

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000182
2019-ICLl-00011 1123

 Aguilar, Jason
21 Nov 2018 17:14:50 +0000
Archambeault, Gregory J
RE: Court Challenges

From :
Sent :
To :
Subject:

Quite the list ............ ..
Jason B. Aguilar
Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
880 Front Street, Suit~(b)(6);
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 436 f b)(6):

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kb)(6); (b)(7)( C)
From : Archambeault, Gregory J
Sent : Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:12 AM
To: Aguilar, Jason <k
~b_)(_6)_; _
(b_)(_
7)_(C_)_____
Subject: FW: Court Challenges

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Grego ry J. Archambeau lt
Field Office Director
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
San D iego, CA

From:l(b)(6); (b )(7)(C)
Date: Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018, 9:01 AM
To : Jennings, David W fb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Subject : Court Challenges

Potentia l Challenges
(b)(5)

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000183
2019-ICLl -00011 1124

 b)(5)

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DHS-18-0360-R-000184
2019-ICLl-00011 1125

 From :

Sent:

Jennings, David W
21 Nov 2018 17:06:04 +0000

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RE: Court Challenges

Please cut out the operational stuff and shoot me the legal questions so I can get OPLA
on it. I'm not where I can cull it out at the moment.

Ass istant Director
Field Operations
From: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Date : Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018, 12:01
To: Jennings, David W <l<
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Subject: Court Challenges

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Potential Challenges
(b)(5)

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000185
2019-ICLl-00011 1126

 (b)(5)

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000186
2019-ICLl-00011 1127

 Archambeault, Gregory J
11 Jul 2018 21:09:39 +0000
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

From:

Se nt:
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Jasonfb )(6): (b)(7)(C)
kb)(6);
Subject :

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RE: FAMUSeparat ions Updated 7/1 1/18

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From :l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Se nt : Wednesday, July 11, 2018 12:32 PM
To: Archambeau lt, Gregory J <li
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IAguilar, Jason l<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

[b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Subject : FAMUSeparat ions Updated 7/11/ 18

Sirs,
This is the most up to date list of FAMUseparat ions . The first two cases on the t his list were added as I
had missed them on my prev ious notificat ion .
!(b)(6);

Exec utive Summar y Separations:
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
El Sa lvado r) - The decis ion to
separat e w as ba se d on (b)(6);
charg e in E l Sal vador as a gang m emb er (Ille ga l
gro u s crim inal threat s and theft. Berk s Coun ty Re siden tial C ent er denied p lace ment of
the (b)(~); _.
ami ly unit due to kb)(6);
~rimi nal history in El Salv ador. Kb)(6);
~a s
tr ansferr ed to the Ota y M es a De tent ion Cen ter. F AMU separa tion appro ve d by HQDome stic Op s.

1.

(b)(6); (b)(?)(C); (b)(3) Un specified Statut e

Maste r hear ing set fo r Jul y 10, 2018 @ OMDC
Chi ld: ~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

!Age : 16

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On May 30, 2018, based on!(b)(6);
(Fathe r l(b)(6);
cr imina l history, ERO San
Diego referred the minor child to the Office of Refugee Rese ttlement (ORR) as
unaccompanied alien child.

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000187
2019-ICLl -00011 1128

 On June 2, 2018, ORR confirmed placement and transfer Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!<b)( 6 ): (b)( 7 )( C )

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to Homestead.
Parent contact estab lished on 06/08/2018 .

2. Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

tEl Salvador) - The decision to
separate was based on l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Icharge in El Salvador as a gang member (Illegal
I
groups). Berks Count Residential Cen ter denied placement of the kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
family unit due to (b)(6);
criminal history in El Salvador.Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C) was
transferred to the Otay Mesa Dete ntion Center. F AMU separation approve d by HQDom estic Ops.

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(b)(6); (b)(?)(C); (b)(3) Unsp ecified Statut e

Master hearing set for July 17, 2018 @ OMDC

Child: fb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

tEl Salvado r) Age: 8

On May 24, 2018 , based on j(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!criminal history ,
ERO San Diego referred the minor child to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as
unaccompanied alien ch ild.
On May 25, 2018, ORR confirmed placement and transfer to Forth Worth Catholic
Charities fo1(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Parent contact establ ished on 07/03/2018 .

3. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

(El Salva dor) - The decision to separate
was based on b)(6):(b)(7)(C) charge in El Salvador as a gang member (Illegal grou ps).
l(b)(6);
admitted to having been arrested as an acco mplice for illega l group s in El
Salvador . Berks County Residential Center denied placement of the (b)(6): (b)(7)(C) amil y
unit due to l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Friminal history in El Salvado r. (b)(6);
was transferred to
the Otay Mesa Detention Center. F AMU separat ion approve d by HQ-Dom est ic Ops.

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000188
2019-ICLl-00011 1129

 b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(3)Unspecified Statute

On June 12, 2018, the asylum docket officer received an adverse memorandum indicating
~~b)(-6-);--~~
as ties to gang activities in his COC.
Master hearing set for August 10, 2018@ OMDC

ChildJb)(6);(b)(?)(C)

i(EI Salvador) Age : 11

On May 11, 2018, based on ~b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
!criminal history, ERO San
Diego referred the minor chil d to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as
unaccompa nied alien ch ild.
On May 12, 2018, ORR confirmed placement and transfer to SWK San Diego for
l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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Iwas released to

On June 25, 2018 ,Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
his mother kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
77081 phone 346- 770{b )(6):

j.tfouston Texa s

4. l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

I(El Salvador) - ERO San Diego
~ prior crimin al history in El Salvador as an
sep arated the fa~ily due to l(b)(6);
Eighteen Street gang member. !rh HR)·
jalso admitted to havin g been arrested as an
accomplice as an Eighteen Street gang member in El Salvador and being detained for
eight days. ERO San Diego requested placement for the family at the B erks County
Residential Center in Lees port , PA. Berks deni ed placement of the b)(6);
amily
unit due tq (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)I crimina l history in El Salvado r. (b)(6):
was transferred to
f AMU separat ion
the Otay Mesa Detention Faci lity l(b)(3)unsp ecified statute
approved by HQ-Domestic Op s.

(b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(3)Unspec ified Statute

~b)(6); (b)(7)(C) !Master hearing set for July 11, 2018 at OMDC .
Ch ild: Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

l(El Salvador) Age: 5

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000189
2019-ICLl-00011 1130

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On May 12, 2018 ERO San Diego separated the family due to~
K_b)(_6)_; _
(b_)(_7)_(C
_)____
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(b-)(-6)-; --.! prior criminal history in El Salvador as an Eightee n Street gang member.
On May 12, 2018, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) granted placement for the
I, at Cayuga Center in Bronx, NY.
child, kb)(6):(b)(7)(C)
On July 2, 2018, the A File for minor .__!
(b'-')('-'6"'"'"
):""""
(b'-')('--7"'"'"
)(-"C)'---__________
l(b)(6lis with NYC OPLA pending EOIR hearing.

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5. l<b)(6):
(b)(7)(C)

KE!Salvador) - The decision to separate
was based upon the mother's admission and conviction of a crime resulting in six-months
of jail confinement. l(b)(6);
!stated that her husband is a member of the. Mara
Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang . !<b)(6):
~tated that she was arrested in El Salvador and
charged as an accompl ice to a crime and served 6 months in ja il. Placement denied at
Family Residential Center (FRC) Karnes, Texas and FRC, Dilley, Texas. Both denials
b)(6)·
!wastransferred to the
were base~(bl(5l; (b)(?J(Cl adf ittedcriminal history.!C
AMU separation
Otay Mesa Detention Fac ilit ~ l(3l Unspecified st atute
approved by HQ-Domest ic Ops.

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b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
; (b)(3) Unspecified

f

Statute

~b)(6); (b)(?)(C)IMaster hearing set for 07/24/2018 at OMDC.
On June 18, 2018 & June 26, 201 ~,_b_)(_6)_; _

___.I
was granted parole with a $10,000 bond.

On June 27, 2018, (b)(6);
as released from custody on bond with ATD (GPS
device). (b)(6);
was iven a re 01t date of Jul 5 2018 to the Washington, DC ATD
Unit. Sponsor Info: b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
240) 593l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
will reside atkb)(6): (b)(?)(C)
IWASHING TON, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA 20017 .

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tE I Salvador) &
_____.l
(El Salvador)

ERO San Diego separated the family unit based on ._
Kb
_)(_6_);_(b_)(_7_)(C
_ )_______
criminal history in El Salvador .
On May 9, 2018, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) granted placement for the
children, fo)(6): ( b)(7)( C )
i<b~)(6
....
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On June 28, 2018, NTAs documents served upon the conservator .

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000190
2019-ICLl -00011 1131

 No requests for reunification have been received.

6.

_______
___J(Mexico) The decision to separate was based
xtensive criminal history. Kb)(§); _. lhas a drug conviction for which
she served a sixteen month sentence. She has multipl e convictions for petty theft, failure
to appear and possession of a controlled subs tance. b 6 ·
was transferred to the
Otay Mesa Detention Cente (b)(3) Unspecifie d st atut e
FAMU separation approved
by HQ-Dom est ic Ops .

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upo b)(5); (b)(?)(C)

On May 11, 2018, ERO San Diego provided infonnation to ERO HQ Domestic
Operations seeking concurrence to separate a family unit consisting of kb)(6):
Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)
l and her 16-year old son ~._b_
)(_6)_; (_b)_(7_)(_C_
) ___
(b)(6):(b)(7)(C) I citizens of Mexico. ERO San Diego separated the family due to
extensive criminal history and convictions.
(b)(6);
/ 1,.,.\/7\/r"
\

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On May 17, 2018, the NTA was filed with EOIR.

IMaster hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2018.

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Child: l<b)(6):(b)(7)(C)

!(Mexico) Age: 16

On May 11, 2018, based on Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)
!(Mother) criminal
was referred to the Office of
convictions, l(b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as an unaccompanied alien chi ld (UAC).

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On May 12, 2018, ......
l(b-"
)('--6
)'--':-'(b-'-')(
-'7)'-'-(C-')_________
Crittenton Children Services, Fullerton, CA.
7.

_,~as transferred to ORR

b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
(El Salvador) The dec ision to separate was
based on b)(6):
charge in El Salvador as an Eighteen Street gang member. F AMU
separation approved by HQ-Domestic Ops.

b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(3) Unspecified Statute

b)(6); (b)(7)(C) ; (b)(3) Unspecified Statute

Kb
......
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; _,.._
,_
Child :

_.IMaster

hearing set for 07/ 17/2018 at OMDC.

I(El Salvador)

kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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pVERSIGHT

Age : 3

DHS-18-0360-R-000191
2019-ICLl-00011 1132

 On May 17, 2018 , El Sa lvadorian citizen , l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
l(DOB :
-~~~~~;
___
accompan ied by his E l Sa lvador ian mi nor daughte r,!(b)(6): (b)(?)(C) I
b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
DOB: l(b)(6);
applied for entry into the United States
from Mexico at the San Ysidro , California Port of Entry primary pedestrian lanes and

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b)(3):Unspec ifie d Statute

On May 21 , 2018, El Salvadorian citi zen, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
',-:---;================---.
along with her, Mexican citizen , minor chil d<
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b'""'
)('""
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<b
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)'""'"
(7'"'"'
)("""C-') _________
__,
made applicatio n fo r admiss ion to enter into the Un ited States from
(DOB: Kb)(6);
Mexico at the Sa n Ysidro , Ca lifornia Po rt of Entry pedestr ia n primary inspect ion lanes

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(b)(3) Unspecifie d Statute

A fam ily of fou r appl ied fo r ent ry into the United States separately in a diffe rent tim e and
date. T he father, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Iwas processed separate ly . The
daughter. kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
lwas processed as a family unit and
reunited with her mother and her brother.
On May 22, 2018. kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
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(_b )_(6_);_(b_)(_7_
)(C_
)______
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

was processed for as a,-------,
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(Mother) ~~ ~~~t
rother).

....

On May 24, 20 l 8,kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
l(Mother) , and i(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
lwere released from ERO custody and were traveling to
20425 Ambas sador Terrace Ger man Town , Maryland . k
~b_)(_6_
);_(b_)_(7_)(_C_
) ______
~
l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
KMothe r) was enro lled in the ATD Program wit h GPS.

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8. Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
(E l Sa lvado r) - The decis ion to separate
was based upon cr imina l hi story in the U.S. and the admission of a crime and prison
Iconvicted for Assault - Second Degree in 2013 while
sen tence in E l Salvador. l(b)(6);
in the custo dy of the Depart ment of Corrections in Maryland and served a five year
prison sente nce in El Salvador. F AMU separat ion approved by HQ Domestic
Operations.

On May 12, 2018, ERO San Diego separated CARAVAN 2018 family unit l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) I
kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
land hi s so n Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
kb)(6): !citizens of E l Sa lvado r. T he decis ion to separate was based upon cri m ina l
history in the U.S. and the admission of a crime and prison sentence in El Salvador.

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(b)(6); (b)(?)(C); (b)(3) Unspec ified Statute

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000192
2019-ICLl-00011 1133

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)(3) Uospecifi ed Starute

(b )(6);
/ 1,,...\/ 7 \/ r, \

Master hearing set for 07/11/2018 at OMDC.

I(El Salvador)

Child : ~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

On May 12, 2018, ICE ERO, San Diego separated this family unit based upon the
father's criminal history.
On May 12, 2018, J(b)(6):(b)(7)(C)
!was approved for ORR
placement and transfer to ORR Crittenton Children Services , Fullerton , CA.
On May 25, 2018 , the NTA was served at the shelter. The A-file is with the LOS FOJC
pending the 60th date timetable to serve on the EOIR.

9. Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)
!(Hondura s) - The U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (USCBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) separated the family unit
based upon the father 's crimina l history and active warrant for rape in Honduras. OFO
transferred CACERES to ERO San Diego at the Otay Mesa Detention Center for
f b)(3) Unspecifie d Statute

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(b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(3) Unspecifie d Statute

On May 23, 2018 ,Kb)(6);
t-,Y
as removed from the U.S. to Honduras via ICE Air
Charter flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport , Mesa , AZ.

I(Hond uras) Age : 12

Child : Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)

On May 5, 2018 ,kb)(6):(b)(7)(C)
lwas separated from
father, Kb)(6);(b)(7)(C)
Ifather was being held in ICE/ERO
custody for removal proceedings due to an outstanding warrant in Honduras for rape.
Father did not possess a birth certificate for the minor.
On May 6, 2018, Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
~ as approved for
ORR placement and was transferred to Board of Child Care 3300 Gaither Road,
Baltimore , Maryland 21244.
On May 18, 2018, A file was forwarded to BAL RGV UAC BOCC - Detained

"Zero Tolerance" Separations:

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000193
2019-ICLl-00011 1134

 10.

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
I(GUATEMALA) - Prosecuted for 8 USC
1325 - Time Served. On May 3 1, 2018, TOT to ICE/ERO. On June 11, 2018, requested
dissolution from the credible fear process and to be returned to Guatemala . Removed to
Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.
On June 19, 2018,l(b)(6);
~igned and returned parental waivers to the Guatemalan
Consulate and Respondent's Attorney (Federal Defende rs of San Diego) for his Child
I Minor placed under the Guatemalan's
kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
charge.
l(b)(5); - ·

lwas removed to Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.

Child: kb)(6): (b )(7)(C)
in New York VRK - Cayuga Centers.

KAge 5) is currently in ORR custody

11. Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

KGUATEMALA) - Prosecuted for 8 USC
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, T~OTto ICE/ERO. On June 8, 2018, requested
t_at_ut_e ________
fb_)(3_) _un_s_
....
pe_c
i_fie_d_S
_,lndto be returned to Guatemala . Removed to
Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.
On June 19, 2018,kb)(6):
~igned and returned parental waivers to the Guatemalan
Consulate and Respondent's Attorney (Federal Defende rs of San Diego) for his Child
!<b
)(6): (b)(7)(C)
•
IMinor placed under the
Guatemalan ' s charge.

Kb)(6);

jwas removed to Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.

Child: Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
ORR custody in New York VRK- Cayuga Centers.

[Age 7) is currently in

12. kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

tMEXICO) - On May 9, 2018, 8 USC
1325 was declined by the United States Attorney's Office. On May 10, 2018, TOT to
ICE/ERO. On June 8, 2018, transferred from San Luis to Tacoma . Case is currently
pending credible fear processing.

lzsFaffirmed fear withdrawal/case
On 6/25/ 18, Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C) rbi(3) Unspecified st atute
dissolution on 6/21/2018. File returned to assigned DO to process removal.

Child:Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
custody in San Diego - Southwest Key Lemon Grove.

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pVERSIGHT

l(Age 16) is currently in ORR

DHS-18-0360-R-000194
2019-ICLl-00011 1135

 Pending reunification with ~j
(b_)(_6)_; _(b_)(_7)_(C_
)__________
repatr iation to Mexico on Ju ly 10, 2018 .
13.

~ l(Mother) for

JROMANIA) - On June 18, 20 18, apprehended
and pending pro secu tion for 8 USC 1325. Currently detained at the Imperi al County
Jail.

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l(b)(5); (b)(?)(C)

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was prosecuted for 8 USC 1325.

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in ERO custody and be ing transferred to FLO SPC . FLO
On July 3, 2018, Kb)(6);
was also notified to not remove the su bject unt il reunited with son. DO NOT REMOVE
UN TI L REMOVAL WIT H SON, (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
CAN BE
at (212)863 l(b)(6);
COORDINA TED - PLEASE contact ERO FOC J ~~!(~);___

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On July 6, 2018 j(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) lwas transfer red to Eloy - Expedited Remova l Case with
EAZ 250-299

Child:l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

I(ROMANIA)

Age : 11

On June 23, 2018 , b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
admitted to Cayuga Center
(NYC AOR). UAC separated from fathe r =<b
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DO NOT REMOVE UNTI L REMOVA L WITH Father kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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(b)(6); (ROMANIA) CAN BE COORDINA TED- PLEASE contact ERO FOC }kb)(6);
b)(6); t (212)863 i(~J~6J;__j

The following are the three Caravan cases and all were sep arated from their children by Border
Patrol when the pa rent was referred for 1325 pro secution and booked into USM custody. All
three bonded out of criminal custody and have pendin g 1325 cases.
(Interv iewed by Senator Harris on 6/22/18 @OMDC)
1. Ub)(6): (b)(7)(C)

!Honduras). To be referred for CF interv iew , no
NTA filed yet. Criminal case: Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
pro secut ion. Still pending, motion /trial
before Mag Jud ge Rub en Brooks.

~l
(b_)(_6)_; -~
June 26, 2018.

I

lwas scheduled for a 1325 prosecut ion hear ing at the Fede ral Dist rict Court on

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000195
2019-ICLl-00011 1136

 b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(3) Un spec ifi ed Statut e

On July 5, 2018, SDDO Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C) !spoke to Kb)(6);
~nd she stated that she speaks
with her child regularly on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via phone.
Child: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

I(Hondura s) Age : 8

ORR custody at Nuevo Arnanecer LCS, Los Angeles, CA. NTA Served on conservator.
File will be in FOJC cabinet pending filing

2. l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

!(Honduras). To be referred for CF interview , no
NT A filed yet.
Criminal case ..-!r
h-,r--R_\_
fh_)__
f7-,r--r., ---,] 1325 pro secution. Still pending , motion /trial setting
continued to 6/26/18 before Mag Judg e Rub en Brooks.

~~~~~~~,..,,
as schedu led for a 1325 prosecution hearing at the Federal Di sh·ict Court on
June 26. 2018.
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(3) Un specifie d Statut e

On July 5, 2018, SDDO kh\rR\·
] spoke tcKb)(6); Iand she stated that she spoke to
D via
her four (4) children lrh\(R)· fh\f7Vr.\
phone earlier in the day and call lasted about 30 minutes. The phone call was facilitated
by the counselor and subje ct was able to provide contact information and location of the
four children. Subject also has a schedule of when she can call the children which is after
school ends.

Children :
l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
!(Honduras ) Age: 17 - OCC care at NY Cayuga.
NTA filed with EOIR NY, Master hearing August 21, 2018.
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!(Hondura s) Age : 16 - OCC care at NY Cay uga .
NTA filed with EOIR NY, Master hearing August 21, 2018.
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!(Honduras) Age: 12 - OCC care at NY Cayuga.
NTA filed with EOIR NY, Master hearing August 21, 2018.
kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
[Hondura s) Age : 9 - ORR care at NY
Cayuga. NTA filed with EOIR NY, Master hearing August 21, 2018 .

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000196
2019-ICLl-00011 1137

 On July 6, 2018 -I<
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)(__
6-"'): ;:::
(b=)(=7)=(C=
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, ________________
....,.........I
to her four (4) ch ildren 4_rh
via phone ear lier in the day and ca ll lasted about 30 minutes. The p hone ca ll was
facilitated by the counselor and subject was able to provide contact information and
location of the four children. Subject also has a schedule of when she can call the
ch ildren wh ich is afte r schoo l ends.

I

3. l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

(El SAL) On June 6, 20 18, positive
cred ible fea r found and NTA filed on Ju ne 12, 2018. Redeter m inat ion hear ing set for
July 3, 2018 . Cr im ina l case: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!prosec ution , Sti ll pe nding ,
bench trial before Mag Judge Ruben Brooks.

On June 22, 2018, a pho ne ca ll was made between kb)(6); Iand her mino r child who is
in the custody of ORR. The call lasted approximately 5 minutes. A second phone call was
made on June 25, 2018 and the call lasted approximately 7 minutes.

Rep resented by Attorney J. Staten, bond & master heari ng cont inued to 7/3/18 .
On July 3, 2018 , IJ set bond & Imposition of A TD within discretion ofDHS /ICE;
Stipu lated to COV M iam i, FL.

Kb)(6);
was accepted for enrollment into the Otay Mesa S-Site ATD Program with GPS
on July 6, 2018. Mendo za was given a report date of July 13, 2018 to the Miami , Florida
ATD U nit.
Spon sor Info: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
RESIDE AT (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

On July 6, 2018 ,

(786) 523 f b)(6): ITHE SUBJECT WILL
IAMI , FLORIDA 33133.

~?!~~!;,
~, ~ as released

f

Child: b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

on bond and ATD .

j (E l Salvador) Age: 12

OCC ca re at NY Cay uga.

On June 1, 2018 , NTA served on conservator. A -file forwarded to OCC for service of
NTAon EOIR.

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000197
2019-ICLl -00011 1138

 On Friday, June 22, 2018 at approximately l 745pdt, a phone call was made between
Mendoza and her minor child who is in the custody of ORR . The call lasted
approximately 5 minutes. A second phone call was made on Monday, June 25, 2018 at
approximately 1045pdt, and the call lasted approximately 7 minutes.

On July 7, 2018, A file W/ NYC OPLA PEND EOIR HRNG.

Thanks,
b )(6);
IL\l

" ~ \i

,,... \

From : l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) I

Sent : Wednesday, July 11, 2018 8:41 AM
To : l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Cc: ,_
_________________

_.

Subject : RE: Separations Updated 7/9/18
Thanks kb)(6);1Can you please add those two and take ou*b)(6) ;
lat the end of the ESseparation. I
entered him twice. I'll be in after the retirement semina r. Appreciate it! l(b)(6); ~,

I

Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com )
From: kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Date: Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018, 8:34 AM
To b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Cc:
....,.._____,,,....,,....--,-----,------,-.,..........,-~.,..,.......,...,.....----_,
Subject : RE: Separations Updated 7 9 18

Sir,
I'm not seeingkb)(6) ; (b)(7)(C)
1and .....
Kb___
)(__
6___
); ___
(b___
)(__
7___
)(C
_ )_________
these cases were processed by SYSin mid -May and separated by HQ domestic via ES-s.

_,I Both of

Thx,
kb)(6):

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619-846 Kb)(6);

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000198
2019-ICLl -00011 1139

 From : l<b)(6):(b)(7)(C)

Se nt : Monday, July 9, 2018 6:46 PM
To : l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

Subject: FW: Separations Updated 7/9/18

Kb)(6);1 can you please checkif I missed anyone when you come in tomorrow morning.

Thx
kb)(6):

Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.b lackberry.com )
From:l<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Date: Monday, Jul 09, 2018, 6:28 PM
To: Archambeau lt, Gregory J ~b-)-(6-):- (-b)_(_
7)-(C
- )--------------~
(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
f.~b..,...
)(-6-);-(b_)-(7-)(_C_) ------,------,----,---,--------------~~

Aguilar, Jason

Subject: Separations Updated 7/9/18

Sirs,
The following subjects were separated as a result of Executive Summary (ES) Separation, "Zero
Tolerance" Separation & CBP 8 USC 1325 prosecutions prior to "Ze ro Tolerance":

Executive Summary Separations:
1. Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

[Honduras) - The U.S. Customs and Borde r
Protection (USCBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) separated the family unit based upon the
father ' s criminal history and active warrant for rape in Hondura s. OFO transferred b)(6);
o
ERO San Diego at the Otay Mesa Det ention Cent e (b)(3) Unspecified Statute
On May 14, 2018, fo)(6):
fb )(3) UnspecifiedS tatute
requested to return to Honduras .
On May 23, 2018 fh)fn)·
lwas removed from the U.S. to Honduras via ICE Air Charter
flight from Phoen ix-Mesa Gateway airport, Mesa, AZ .
Child:~b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

~Honduras) Age: 12

On May 5, 20 18Jrh)fn)· fh)f7Vr.)
!was separated from fathe r,
l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
!father was being held in ICE/ERO custody for
remova l proceed ings due to an outsta nding warrant in Honduras for rape. Father did not possess
a birth ce 1tificate for the minor.

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000199
2019-ICLl-00011 1140

 On May 6, 2018, kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Iwas approved for ORR
placement and was transferred to Board of Child Care 3300 Gaither Road, Baltimore, Maryland
21244 .
On May 18, 2018, A file was forwarded to BAL RGV UAC BOCC - Detained

1~

2. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
(El Salvador) - The decis ion to se parate was
I
based on (b)(6); _
charge in El Salvador as a gang member (Illegal groups) . kb)(6):
admitted to having been arrested as an accomplice for illegal groups in El Salvador. Berk s
Cou nty Residential Ce nte r de nied placement of the b)(6);
s family unit due to
Icriminal history in El Salvador. b )(6):
as transferred to the Otay Mesa
kb)(6):
Detention Cente r. FAMU separation approved by HQ-D omes tic Ops .

)(3) Uospecifi ed Starute

.-----'
(b)(6);
/l,...\/ 7 \/r,.\

O"-'n"'-,
J.une 12, 2018, the asylum docket officer received an adverse memorandum indicating
has ties to gang act ivit ies in his COC.
Master hearing set for August l 0, 2018 @ OMDC
Ch ild: ~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

KEl Salvador) Age: 11

I

On May 11, 2018, based on Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
criminal histo 1y, ERO San Diego
referred the minor child to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as unaccompanied alien
child.
On May 12, 2018, ORR confirmed placement and transfer to SWK San Diego for b)(6);
~/L.\ ~ / '7~\/ r"~ \ ~
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

I

On June 25, 2018, kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Iwas released to his
~__
___.:
_ ___.:...=:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::==========:::;-;:------:-'
mother fo )(6): (b)(7)(C)
!Houston Texas 77081 phone
346 -770-kb)(6):

!

3. Vh)fn)· (h)( 7Vr.)
IEl Salvador) - ERO San Diego separate d the
family due to (b)(6):
prior cr iminal history in El Salvador as an Eig htee n Street ga ng
member. b)(6):
also admitted to having been arrested as an accomplice as an Eighteen
Street gang member in El Salvador and being deta ined for eight days. ERO San D iego requested
placeme nt for the family at the Berks County Residential Ce nte r in Leesport, PA. Berks denied
)criminal his tor in El Salvado r.
placement of the kb)(6):
Jamily unit due to !<h)( R)·
l(b)(6);
!was transferred to the Otay Mesa Detent ion Facilit b)(3)UnspecifiedStatute
PAMUseparation approved by HQ-Domestic Ops.
b)(3) Unspecifie
d Statute

(b)(3):Unspecified
Statute
r, )(~);Unspecifiecjindicating ..._
b__
)__
(6.......
);__

_.1aving a gang affiliated criminal conviction in El Salvador.

AMEf ICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000200
2019-ICLl-00011 1141

 ~~~~~~,...,

Master hearing set for July 11, 2018 at OMDC.

c...;.;..:.:..:...:.a..:....:..--'

rEISalvador)

Child: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Age : 5

On May 12, 2018 ERO San Diego separated the family due t9 (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
l(b)(6)r rior criminal history in El Salvador as an Eighteen Street gang m~e_m_ b
~e-r-. -------~
On May 12, 2018, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) granted placement for the child,
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
lat Cayuga Center in Bronx, NY.
On July 2, 2018, the A File for minor ~l
(b_)_(6_);_(b_)_(7_)(_C_) ___________
NYC OPLA pending EOTR hear ing.

~Iis with

4 . Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
J(E I Salvador) - The decision to separate wa s base d
upon the mother's admission and convic tion of a crime result ing in six-mo nths of j ail
confinement. (b)(6);
tate d that her husban d is a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS- 13)
gang. b)(6):
sta ted that she was arrested in El Salva dor and charge d as an accomp lice to a
crime and served 6 mon ths in ja il. Pl ace ment denied at Fami ly Residential Cen ter (FR C) Karnes ,
Iadmitted crimi nal history.
Texas and FRC , Dilley , Tex as. Bo th denials were base d fb)(6):
was transferr ed to the Otay Mesa Detentio n Fac ility for Credible Fear proce edings .
kb)(6);
FAMU sepa ration ap proved by HQ -Domestic Ops.

I

r)(3)

Unspecified Statute

b)(6);
h\/ 7 \ / f" \

Master hearing set for 07/24/2018 at OMDC.

);.............
___.l
was granted parole with a $10,000 bond.
On June 18, 2018 & June 26, 2018 J.....
<b.......
)(=6___
On June 27 2018 l b)(6):
I was released from custody on bond with ATD (GPS device).
(b)(6);
as iven a re ort date of Jul 5, 2018 to the Washington, DC ATD Unit. S onsor
Info: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
(240) 593{ b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
lwill reside at b)(6);
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20017 .
.....:
C:.:h
.:..:.
il:..:
d.:...:
re~n~:U=b=
)(6=)=: (=b=
)(7=)=(C=)=====
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(b.......
)("6).....
; "(b"""'
)(-"
7)"(C
"-_.)_______

::::-::--:-----::--:----'

KEI Salvador) &Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C) J

___.
KEI Salva dor)

ERO San Diego separated the family unit based on ~l
<b
~)~<6~)~:(_b~)(_7)~(C
_ )~------~
criminal history in EI Salvador.

b

On Ma 9, 2018 , Office of Refu ee Resettlement (ORR)
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
kb)(6):
at LUTHERAN SOC SVCS OF NY TFC LUTHERAN SOC SVCS OF NY TFC.

I

On June 28, 2018, NT As documents served upon the conservator.
No requests for reunification have been received.

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000201
2019-ICLl-00011 1142

 5. kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
I(Mexico) The decis ion to separate was based upon
extens ive cri minal history.fo)(6):
lhas a drug convict ion for which she se rved a
Kb)(6);
sixteen mon th sentence. She has multi le convictions for petty theft, fai lure to appear and
possess ion of a controlled substance . b)(6);
was transferre d to the Otay Mesa Dete ntion
Center for Cred ible Fear proceed ings. FAMU separation approved by HQ-D omes tic Ops.

I

On May 11, 2018, ERO San Di ego provided information to ERO HQ Domestic Operations
seek ing concurrence to separate a family unit consisting oflrn,r ~,- fh\f 7\rr ,
lliK] and her 16-year old son kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
!citizens of Mexico. ERO
extensive crim inal history and convictions .
San Diego separated the fami ly due tq(b)(6);

I

On May 17, 2018, the NT A was filed with EOIR.
~k
b~)(~6~
);_~

Master hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2018.

I(Mexico) Age :16

Child: l(b)(6); (b)(? )(C)

On May 11, 2018, based onl(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
l(Mother) criminal
convictions ,kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
~ as referred to the Office of Refugee
Resettlement (ORR) as an unaccompanied alien child (UAC).
On May 12, 2018 ,=!<
b:..:
).:..:
<6a..:.
):....:
: (-=b.:.:.
)(-'-7
).:..:..
(C=-=-) ________
Children Services, Fullerton , CA.

___.!
was transferred to ORR Crittenton

6. ~b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
KE! Salvador) The decision to separate was based
on !(b)(6):
!cha rge in El Sa lvador as an Eighteen Street gang member. FAMU separatio n
approved by HQ-Domestic Ops.
[' 1{3)Uospecified Slat""

June 13, 2018, the asylum docket officer received this day from USCIS, an adverse memorandum
indicatin gl(b)(6);
!has a positive ABIS hit in his COC. l(b)(6);
lwas convicted of a
particularly serous crime, commission of a ser ious non-po litical crime outside the U.S. (includes
human rights abuser), and is considered a security risk.
l(b)(6); _,

IMaster hearing set for 07/ 17/2018 at OMDC.

Chi ld: ~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

KEI Salvador) Age: 3

along with
On May 21, 2018, El Salvadorian citizen , kh)(fl\· (h)( 7 \f f \
I
her, Mexican citizen, minor child kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
made application for a;ission
to enter into the United States from Mexico at the i an Ysid ro,
California Port of Ent b)(3) Unspec1f1ed Statute
_

1

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000202
2019-ICLl-000 11 1143

I

 A fami ly of four applied for entry into the United States separately in a different time and date.
I
The fathe r,!(b)(6);(b)(?)(C)
!was processed separately . The daughter fo)(6):
l<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
was processed as a family unit and reunited with her mother and
her brother.
On May 22, 2018, kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
witl b)(6): (b)(?)(C)
(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
(Brother) .

f,vas processed for as a family un it
Mother) tb )(6): (b)(7)(C)

~-------------------------...------------~ '

On May 24, 2018, b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
r h-'-'' -'-'r P--'-', .---'r -'-'h ,-'-'--n-'-'
,""'"
r r--;::
,::::::;::;:::::::;::::::::::::::a:;::::=======-------.
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
(Mother), and """'
(b)(6): (b)(7)(C) were released from ERO custody and were traveling t (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Gennan Town, Maryland. (b)(6): (b)(?)(C)
~~~~~~-------------~
was enrolled in the ATD Program with GPS.

I

7. l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
(El Salvador) - The decision to separate was
based upo n crimina l history in the U.S . and the admi ssion of a crime and prison sentence in El
convicted for Assault - Seco nd Deg ree in 2013 while in the custody of the
Salvado r. Kb)(6);
Department of Corrections in Maryland and served a five year prison sentence in El Salvador.
FAMU separa tion approve d by HQ Domestic Operat ions .

I

On May 12, 2018, ERO San Diego separated CARA VAN 2018 family unit l<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)!
Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)
!and his son ..._l<
b.....
)(____
6___
): .....
<b___
)(___
?)___
<C
.....
)_________
_.
cit izens of El Salvador. The decision to separate was based upon cr imina l histo 1y in the U.S. and
the admission of a crime and prison sentence in El Salvador.
l(b)(3) Unspecifi ed Statute

r)~)

Uospecified Slatute

l.,_
(b......
).,_
(6-'-'
);_

__.l
Master

hearing set for 07/11/2018 at OMDC.

Child: l(b)(6); (b)(? )(C)

l(El Salvador)

On May 12, 2018, ICE ERO, San Diego separated th is fami ly unit based upon the father's
criminal history.
On May 12, 20 l 8{b)(6); (b)(? )(C)
~ as approved for ORR placement
and transfer to ORR Crittenton Children Services, Fullerton, CA.
On May 25, 2018, the NTA was served at the shelter. The A-fi le is with the LOS FOJC pending
the 60th date timetable to serve on the EOIR.

8. kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
l(El Salvado r) - The decision to separate due to
kb)(6);
jarrest in El Salvador as a gang member (Illegal groups). Berks County Residential
Iwas
Cente r denied plac ement oftheKb)(6);
family unit due to criminal history . l<b)(6):

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000203
2019-ICLl-000 11 1144

 transferred to the Otay Mesa Detention Center for Credib le Fear proceedings. F AMU separation
approved by HQ-Domestic Ops.
On May 11, 2018, ERO San Diego separated family unit !(b)(6): (b )(7)(C)
!(b)(6): (b)(7)(C) nd his son kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!citizens of El
Salvador. The dec ision to separate was based upon criminal h istory in El Salvador.
rbl{3) Uospecified Sta1""

On June 12, 2018, the asylum docket officer received this day an adverse memorand um
indicating kb)(6):
!has ties to gang act iv ities in his COC.
b)(6);

Master hearing set for August 10, 2018 at OM DC.

h\/7\/f'\

ICE!Salvador)

Child: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Age: 11

On May 11, 2018, ICE ERO, San Diego separated this family unit based upon the father's
criminal history. ERO San Diego referred the minor child to the Office of Refugee Resettlement
(ORR) as unaccompan ied alien child .
On May 12, 2018 ¥"'"'b'-')('-"
6-'-"):....:..;(b"-')
"-'
(7....:..;
)("-CC...:..
) __________
placeme nt and transfer Southwest Key El Cajon, CA.

___,1¥as approved for ORR

On June 25, 20 l 8lb )(6); (b)(7)(C)
!was released to his mother
_ ____:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::===========::::-:-'
l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
J-Iouston Texas 77081 phone
""':
3:-'-:'
4-:-'
6-'::'
77::"::
0?""l@®J
...)(....
6)..--------------------'

~---.....:.,_

"Zero Tolerance " Separat ions:
i.:........:..'---'-'-....:........:...:........:.;:........:...
________

___.tGUATEMALA) - Prosecuted for 8 USC 1325 -

.,.....__........,.;......_,,.............,_,,.......,,..._L....o<......_...,,,,
.l 8, TOT to ICE/ERO. On June 11, 2018, requeste<fb)(3) Unspecifie

I

and to be returned to Guatema la. Removed to Guatemala on

On June 19, 2018, l(b)(6);
~igned and returned parental wa ivers to the Guatemalan Consulate
I
and Respondent's Attorney (Federal Defenders of San Diego) for his Child l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
!<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
IMinor placed under the Guatemalan ' s cha rge.
,.....l
(b_)(_6)_; _

_.Iwas removed

to Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.

I(Age 5) is currently

Child j(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

in ORR custody

in New York VRK - Cayuga Centers.
10. kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
[GUA TEMALA) - Prosecuted for 8 USC 1325 - Tim e
Served. On May 31, 2018, TOT to ICE/ERO. On June 8, 2018 , requeste b)(3) Unspecif ied st atute
~b)(3) Unspec ified Statute
Ind to be returned to Guatemala. Removed to GuatF'TTT
=--nnrrrr7'TTT,..,.---

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000204
2019-ICLl-00011 1145

 On June 19, 2018, Kb)(6); bigned and returned parental waivers to the Guatemalan Consulate
I
and Respondent's Attorney (Federa l Defenders of San Diego) for his Child !(b)(6):
kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!Minor placed under the Guatemalan's charge .
Gregorio was removed to Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.

C h ild: Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
ORR cu stod y in New Yor k VRK11.

[Ag e 7) is cunently

in

Cayug a C enter s.

,
l(MEXIC O) - On May 9, 20 18, 8 USC 1325 was
declin ed by the United States Attorney's Office. On May 10, 20 18, TOT to ICE/ERO . On June
8, 201 8, tra nsferred from San Lu is to Taco ma. ~b)(3) Unspecifi ed Statute
(b)(3) Unspecifie
!fh HR)· f h )f7 )f r. )

I

On 6/25/ 18,!(b)(6):
!w ithdrew her fear claim. ZS fKb)(3)Unspecifi ed Statute
(b)(3) Unspecifi 6/21/2018. File returned to assigned DO to process removal.
o rl

kh)fn )·

Iis pendin g transfer

Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

on July 10, 2018 to OMDC for removal with her child
Southwest Key Lemon Grove.

I

Ch ild: Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
cu stod y in San Di ego - Sou thwe st Ke y Lemon Gro v e.

I (A ge

16) is curr en tly in ORR

Pending reun ificat ion wi th l..,_
(b-')(,6_.:..:..
);..,_
(b-')(,7.:....:.
.....
)(C_
):.,..._
_________
re p atriation to Mexico on July 10, 2018.

___,l(Mot h er) for

12. kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
I(ROM ANI A) - On June 18, 2018, appr ehended and
pendin g pro sec ution for 8 USC 1325. Currently detained at the Imperial County Jail.

~k
b~)(~6~
); __

_.!was prosecuted for 8 USC 1325.

On July 3, 2018, !<b)(6):
!in ERO custody and being transferred to FLO SPC. FLO was also
notified to not remove the subject unti l reunited with son . DO NOT REMOVE UNTIL
AN BE COORDINATED REMOVAL WlT H SON, fh)fn )· fh)f 7 )rr. ,
PLEASE contact ERO FOCJ Kb)(6);
lat (212)863 (b)(6);
On July 6, 2018, ._l
(b_)_(6_);__
l(b )(6);

I

C h ild: ~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

_.lwas transferred to Eloy - Exped ited Remova l Case with l(b)(6); __

I(ROM A NIA)

Age : 11

On June 23, 2018, b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
admitted to Cayuga Center
__,
(NYC AOR). UAC separated from father .__
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

_____________

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DHS-18-0360-R-000205
2019-ICLl -00011 1146

 ~----------.---------~

DO NOT REMOVE UNTIL REMOVAL WITH Father b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
(ROMANIA) CAN BE COORDINATED - PLEASE contact ERO FOCI (b)(6);
(212)863- Kb)(6); I
~-·-··--·-·--· ~

The following are the three Caravan cases and all were separated from their children by Border Patrol
whe n the parent was referred for 1325 prosecution and booked into USM custody. All three bonded out
of crimina l custody and have pending 1325 cases .
(Interviewed by Senator Harris on 6/22/18 @ OMDC)
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
filed yet. Criminal case : b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Judge Ruben B rooks .

1.

Kb
...
....
)....
(6.....
);__

Hondura s). To be referred for CF interview, no NTA
prosecution. Still pending, motion/tr ial before Mag

....lwas scheduled for a 1325 prosecution hearing at the Federal District Court on

June 26, 2018.

=!(b~
)<
~6~
):__

....
lwaf b)(3) Unspec ified Statute

f n June 27, 2018. A decision is

pending.

On July 5, 2018, SDDO !rh)fR)· fh)f7)fC:) !spoke to K~)~6);___ land she stated that she speaks
with her child regularly on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via phone.

Child:Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

KHondura s) Age : 8

ORR custody at Nuevo Amanecer LCS, Los Angeles, CA.
File will be in FOJC cabinet pending filing

NTA Served on conservator.

2. l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
tH onduras) . To be referred for CF interview, no NTA
filed yet.
pro secu tio n. Still pendin g, motion/trial sett ing
Criminal case: Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
continued to 6/26/ 18 before Mag Judg e Rub en Brooks.

I

l(b)(6);
lwas schedu led for a 1325 prosecution hearing at the Federal Di strict Court on
June 26, 2018.
~b)(6)·,
~
pending.

lwas bee J b)(3) Unspecifie d Statute
.
•1
....
____________

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hJ
A d . . •
_,l n une 27 , 2018 .
ec1s1on 1s

DHS-18-0360-R-000206
2019-ICLl-00011 114 7

 On July 5,2018, SDDO l(b)(6); (b)(? )(C)I spoke tq(b)(6); pnd she stated that she spoke to
her four (4) children !(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
via
phone earl ier in the day and call lasted about 30 minutes. The phone call was fac ilitated
by the counselor and subject was able to provide contact infonnation and location of the
four children. Subject also has a schedule of when she can call the children which is after
schoo l ends.

I

Chil dre n:
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
NTA filed w ith EOIR NY, Master hearing
l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
NTA filed with EOIR NY, Master hearing
kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
NTA filed with EOIR NY, Master hearing
!<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Cayuga. NTA filed with EOIR NY, Master

I

(Hon dura s) Age: 17 - OCC care at NY Cayuga.
August 21, 2018.
(Hondur as) Age : 16 - OCC care at NY Cay uga .
August 21, 2018.
[Hondu ras) Age: 12 - OCC care at NY Cayuga.
August 21, 2018.
!(Hondur as) Age : 9 - ORR care at NY
hearing August 21, 2018.

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to her four (4) children f~b_
)(_6)_; _(b_)(_7)_(C_
)_______________
via phone earlier in the day and call lasted about 30 minutes. The phone call was
facilitated by the counselor and subject was able to provide contact infonnation and
location of the four children . Subject also has a sc hedule of when she can call the
children which is after school ends.

~I

El SAL) On June 6, 2018 , ~~)Unspec
nd NTA filed on Jun e 12, 2018. Redetermination hear ing set or
b)(3) UnspecifiedS !atute
Ju ly 3, 20 18. Crim ina l case l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!prosecution , Sti ll pending ,
bench trial before Mag Jud ge Ruben Brooks.
b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

3.

On June 22, 2018, a phone call was made between fb )(6); land her minor child who is
in the custody of ORR. The call lasted approximately 5 minutes. A second phone call was
made on June 25, 2018 and the call lasted approximately 7 minutes.

R epresen ted by Attorney

,~~~
~ti"', bond & master

hea rin g con tinu ed to 7/3/18 .

On July 3, 2018, IJ set bond & Imposition of ATD within discretion ofDHS /ICE;
Stipulated to COY Miami , FL.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000207
2019-ICLl-00011 1148

 ~~~~~~;_ __ lwas accepted for enrollment into the Otay Mesa S-Site ATD Program with GPS
on July 6, 2018 . Kb)(6);
ATD Unit.

!was give n a report date of July 13, 2018 to the Miami, Florida

Sponsor Info: kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
RESIDE AT Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

On July 6, 2018, ,~i~~\ .,,

Child: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

k786) 523~(b)(6); !THE SUBJECT WILL
!MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133.

was released on bond and ATD.

l(El Salvador) Age: 12

OCC care at NY Cay uga.

On June 1, 2018, NTA served on conservator. A-file forwarded to OCC for service of
NTA on EOIR.

On Frida , June 22, 2018 at approximately l 745pdt, a phone call was made between
~?~~~~;-~, and her minor child who is in the custody of ORR. The call lasted
approx imately 5 minutes. A second phone call was made on Monday, June 25, 2018 at
approx imately 1045pdt, and the call lasted approx imately 7 minutes.

On July 7, 2018, A file W/ NYC OPLA PEND EOIR HRNG.

Thanks,
l(b)(6);

I

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000208
2019-ICLl-00011 1149

 Cronen, C M
28 Jul 2018 20:52:49 +0000
Loiacono, Adam V;Coxe, Christopher R;Jennings, David Wj/h\/R\·

From :
Sent:
To:

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~ERO FODS;#ERODFODS
Moira Skinner;kh\fn\!Asher, Nathalie R
Subject:
RE: Notice of Lawsuit and TRO/PI to the Attorney General

Cc:

FODs/DFODs,
Pis see below and ensure no removals of class member before Tuesday.
cmc

From: Cronen, CM <kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Date: Saturday, Jul 28, 2018, 16:48
To: Loiacono, Adam V 4.,.,
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Coxe, Christopher R

Jennings , David W i-/h~\-/P.
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b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

lAsher ,

H(b)(6): (b)(7)( C) H(b)(6); (b )(7)(C)
Nathali e R <lth\t~,- 11-,,1
7,rr-,
1>
Subject: RE: Notice of Lawsuit and TRO/PI to the Attorney General

Cc: Moira Skinner <t'b)(6): (b)( 7)(C)

ERO HQ has no issues -

~1.l (b)(6);

no removals of class member before Tuesday.

cmc

From: Loiacono , Adam V ~""'
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(=b-'--')(-'7)'-'-(C
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Date: Saturday, Jul 28, 2018, 16:35
To: Cronen, CM <!/h\/P.\· th\17\t r. \
L Coxe, Christopher R
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Jennings , David W <!,(-b-)(--6-); -(b-)(=7-)(-b)(6); (b )(7)(C)

!>,l(b )(6);

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: o ice of Lawsuit and TRO/PI to the Attorney General
Thansk

Adam V. Loiacono
Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Enforcement and Litigation
Office of the Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Desk: 202-732 kb)(6):
I phone: 202-500 -lth\/R I
fb) (6); (b)(7)(C)

I

---A TTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE---ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT --This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and/or sensitive

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000209
2019-ICLl-00011 1150

 attorney/client privileged information or attorney work product and/or law enforcement
sensitive information. It is not for release, review, retransmission, dissemination, or use by
anyone othe r than the intended recipient. Please notify the sender if this email has been
misdirected and immediately destroy all orig inals and copies. Furthermore do not print, copy,
re-transmit, disseminate, or otherwise use this information. Any disclosure of this
communication or its attachments must be approved by the Office of the Principal Legal
Advisor, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This document is for INTERNAL
GOVERNMENT USEONLY and may be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of
Information Act, 5 USC§§ 552(b)(S), (b)(7).

From: Cronen, CM

-4'.h\t R\· th\17\t r. \

Date: Saturday, Ju l 28, 2018, 4:34 PM
To: Lo iacono, Adam V r(-b-)(-6-):-(b_)_(7=
)-(C-)-------,
1th \t ie:\- t h \ 17 \t r' \

I. Jenning s, David W

(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Cc: Lo iacono, A dam V

b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

1' b)(6): (b )(7)(C)

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, Mo ira Skinner

Subject : RE: Not ice of L awsuit and TRO/PI to the Attorney General
This is a DJ or higher call. Just texted him.
cmc

From: Lo iacono, Adam V i(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Date: Saturday, Jul 28, 2018, 16:30
To: Coxe, Christopher R <lfr-h_ \_ti::_ \_· t- h-\t -7-\t _r-_\ -------.i,

fb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Jennings, David W
Cron en, CM i b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
k.b-)(-6)-: (-b-)(-7)-(C_
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,

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Cc: Lo iacono, Adam V <vh\ fn \· (h\( 7\( (; \
~. Mo ira Ski nner
t b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Subj ect: RE: Notice of L awsuit and TRO/ PI to the Attorney General
FolksOf course these new plaintiffs want it all. The ask now is whether - assuming the Ms. L court
denies the pending stay application, which is the basis of the TRO precluding removal for now would you agree ~b)(5)

I

Need to know your position in the next 30 minutes .
Thanks,

Adam V. Loiacono
Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Enforcement and Litigation
Office of the Principal Legal Advisor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Desk: 202-732 kb)(6): I
!phone: 202-S00-1(b)(6);1

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000210
2019-ICLl-00011 1151

 From :
Sent :
To :
Subject:

l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
31 May 2018 14:08:59 +0000
Archambeault, Gregory J
RE: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

10/4 . Thank you

l(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)
Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
Immigration and C ustoms Enforcement (ICE)
San Diego Field Office
(619) 572 (b)(6); obile

From : Archambeault, Gregory J
Sent : Thur sday, May 31, 2018 7:02 AM
To: Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Subject: RE: OPA: Privacy clearance re : father/son separat ion Nov. 20 17

I'm going to make some edits and will get it back to you by 8:30.

Gregory J. Archamb eault
Field Office Director
U.S. Immi gration & Customs Enforcement
San Diego, CA

From: j(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018, 5:57 AM
To: Archambeault, Gregory J {~b-)(_6_):- (-b)-(7
_)_(C-)-------~
Subject: FW: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

Greg,
Good morning. For you r review. Than k you ,

r b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Superviso ry Detention & Deportation Officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
San Diego Field Office
(619) 572~
o bile

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000211
2 019 -ICLl -00011 1152

 From:kb)(6); (b)( 7)(C)

Sent : Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:02 PM
To:kb )(6); (b)(7)(C)
Subject: FW: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

When you forward to FOD for concurrence pis send this email. I made come corrections and until I get
to my computer, I am referring to this version. Thanks
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www .blackberry.com )
From:Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 9:59 PM
To: tb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject: FW: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.b lackberry.com )
Fromtb )(6); (b)(7)(C)
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 8:50 PM
To:kb )(6): (b)(7)( C)
tb){6): (b){7){C)
Subject: RE:OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

Ok by OCC. Thank you.

Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www .blackberry.com )
From:!rh\(R\· (h \(7\(r.\
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 4:31 PM
To: Aguilar, Jason <1""'
(b"""'
)"'"'
(6'"'"
)'""'
: (""'b""'"
)(-'-7
)'"'"
(C
=--') ___________________
Subject: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

_,

Hi - HQ is requesting this statement early tomorrow morning. I need local
ERO/OCC clearance to send to HQ in response to an article about this case
that will be posted in tomorrow's NYT. thanks
ISSUE: New York Times reporter Nicholas Kristof is reporting on family separation
issues following Tuesday 's press call with HHS Acting Secretary, DOI, and Kb)(6); I

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DHS-18-0360-R-000212
2019-ICLl-00011

1153

 I

l(b)(6); Senior WH advisor about family separations and allegations that DHS has
lost track of thousands of children who were separated from their parents . As part of
his report ing, the reporter requested an updated statement on the status of a
separation case involving ICE detaineel(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Ia 30 -year -old male
who arrived at the San Ysidro Port of Entry with a one-year-old boy on or about
Nov 12 whom claimed was his son. Fo llowing an initial inspection, U .S. Customs
and Border Protection transferre d kb)(6):
!and the boy to ICE after they were
unable to verify the father/son relationship. ERO officers reviewed the case and
were also una ble to verify a father/son relationship becausekb)(6):
~id not
provide a passport or birth certificate, and the child was too young to answer the
officer's questions. The boy was transferre d to ORR for p lacement and l(b)(6): lwas
transferred to the OMDC pendin the outcome of his asylum case . The reporter is
following up on the status o (b)(6);
and the boy after reading about this case in
a recent article in the New York Times.

PAO is seek privacy clearance pursuant to Appendix B - 1, legitimate public
interest in the release of case information, which has received widespread
media attention in a number of news reports since Nov
PROPOS ED STATEMENT :
b)(5); (b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000213
2019-ICLl-000 11 1154

 ON BACKGROUND:
Historically, some crim inal smugg ling organ izatio ns have paired non-relative
children and adults with each other to minimize the chance of being detained if
caught being smuggled across the border. In view of these criminal tactics , and for
the safety of the ch ildr en involved, ICE mu st require documentation of these fami ly
relationships.

IMMIGRATION HISTORY:
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
a va or
There are no T,U, or VA WA visa petition s pending
No criminal history.

alleged son o4b )(6); (b)(7)(C)

Minor: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
DOB: b)(6);
COB :......
E.,.,.
·1--=s~a~f~~a....,..do-r~

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Iapplied for asylum in the U.S. at the San Y sidro Port of
Entry on or about Nov. 12,2017. kb)(6); lwas travelling with his alleged son
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
la citizen and national of El
Salvador , ha s no prior immi gration hi story or crimin al history. During hi s
inspectio n, b)(6); stated he is married to an El Salvador ian woman and ha s
two children
b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
and~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Vh1fR1·
la one-year-old boy who was travelling wit him when he arrived at
the port of entry.kb)(6); Itold CBP officers hi s other son, l<b)(6): (b)(7)(C) I
kb)(6):(b)(7)(C) l had remained with his mother in Mexicali after he and his
wife had quarreled. Fuentes is currently in custody at OMDCJ (b}(3) u nspecifiei
Ion Aug. 1 before the IJ. ORR released the boy to his mother
rf,l(~):unspecified
on Feb . 8 after she identified her self and ORR verified her parental
relationship.

I

Lauren Mack
Public Affa irs Office r/Spoke swo man
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfo rcement
619-436 (b)(6 (office)
619-719 );
(iPhone)

(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
www .ICE.gov

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000214
2019-ICLl-00011 1155

 Fro m :

l(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)

Sent:

31 May 2018 16:04:03 +0000
Archambeault, Gregory J
RE: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

To:
Subj ect:

Thank you

fb)(6): (b)(7)(C)

SDDO
(619) sntb)(6)

;

From: Archambeault, Gregory J 1'.
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Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018, 8:21 AM
To :l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Subject: RE: OPA: Privac y clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

I made some edits, the below is cleared .

Sent:
urs ay, ay 1, 2018 5:58 AM
To: Archambeault, Gregory J ~-(b-)-(6_)_
: (-b-)(-7)-(C
- ) ----------,
Subject: FW: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov. 2017

Greg,
Good morning.

For your review. Thank you,

l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
San Diego Field Office
(619) 572~(b )(6~1obile

From:!(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

I

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:02 PM
To : !{b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subje ct: FW: OPA: Privacy clearance re: father/son separation Nov . 2017

When you forward to FOO for concurrence pis send this email. I made come corrections and
until I get to my computer, I am referring to this version. Thanks
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www .blackberry .com)

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000215
2019-ICLl-00011 1156

 From: Mack,LaurenK f..,b"-').,_,_(6'-'-):....,_(=b
).,_,_
(.,_7
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(C=)'--------'
Date : Wednesday,May30, 2018, 9:59 PM

To:l(b)(6):(b)(?)(C)
Subject: FW:OPA:Privacyclearance re: father/son separation Nov.2017

Sent with BlackBerryWork
(www.blackberry.com)
From: Aguilar, Jason4fb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Date: Wednesday,May30, 2018, 8:50 PM
To:!<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject: RE:OPA:Privacyclearancere: father/son separation Nov.2017

Ok by acc.Thank you.

Sent with BlackBerryWork
(www.blackberry.com)
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Date: Wednesday,May30, 2018,4:31 PM
To: Aguilar,Jason i-'.._n
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Subject:

Hi - HQ is requesting this statement early tomorrow morning. I need
local ERO/OCC clearance to send to HQ in response to an article about
this case that will be posted in tomorrow 's NYT. thanks
ISSUE: New York Times reporter Nicholas Kristof is reporting on family
separation issues following Tuesday's press call with HHS Acting Secretary,
DOJ, and Steve Miller, Senior WH advisor about family separat ions and
allegat ions that DHS has lost track of thousands of children who were
separated from their parents. As part of his reporting , the reporter requested
an updated statement on the status of a separation case involving ICE
detainee!<b)(6):(b)(7)(C)
la 30 -year-old male who anived at the San
Ysidro Port of Entry with a one-year-old boy on or about Nov 12 whom
claimed was his son. Following an initial inspection , U.S. Customs and
Border Protection transferred kb)(6):
land the boy to ICE after they were
unable to verify the father/son relationship. ERO officer s reviewed the case
and were also unable to verify a father/son relationship because~l(b_)_(6_
);__ ~
did not provide a passport or birth certificate , and the child was too young to
answer the officer 's questions. The boy was transfened to ORR for

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000216
2019-ICLl-00011 1157

 placement andkb)(6); Iwas transferre d to the OMDC pending the outcome
of his asy lum case . The reporter is followin g up on the status of ~l
(b_
)_( 6_
);__ ~
and the boy after reading about this case in a recen t article in the New York
Times.

PAO is seek privacy clearance pursuant to Appendix B - 1, legitimate
public interest in the release of case information , which has received
widespread media attention in a number of news reports since Nov
PROPOSED STATEMENT:
(b)(7)(C); (b)(5); (b)(6)

ON BACKGROUND:
Historically , some criminal smu ggling organi zations have paired non-relative
children and adult s with each other to minimize the chance of bein g deta ined
if caught being smugg led across the border. In view of these criminal tactic s,
and for the safety of the children involved , ICE must require documentation
of these family relation ships.

AMERICAr--..

pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000217
2019-ICLl-00011 1158

 IMMIGRATION HISTORY :
(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
b)(6): (b)(?)(C)
DOB: ~K
b~)(6~
);~~
COB: El Salvador
There are no T,U , or VAWA visa petition s pend ing
N o crimina l history.

~M_i_n_o_r
:--=l
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RE: PIDC and FAMU reunifications

Copy sir, good info .
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Subject : FW: PIDC and FAMU reunifications

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Subject : PIDC and FAMU reunifications

Good afternoon FODs, Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) in Los
Fresnos, Texas has been identified as the centralized location for the
reunification of parents separated from their children as a result of the
zero tolerance initiative.
The following will be eligible for transfer:
• Fresh arrests of separated parents , where the NTA has not been
filed or asylum documents have not been triggered;
• Separated parents with a final order of removal whom want to be
reunited with their children upon removal;
Instructions regarding the transfer of known parents from your AOR to
PIDCin the SNA AOR will be available this week . Please begin
identifying those cases that may be eligible for transfer.

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 Call me with any questions,
Thanks

Acting Deputy Assistant Director
HQ-Domestic Ops

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RE: Please read: NGO Support Drop Off location - one action requested

The Border Patro l in El Centro was coordinating their drop off point with a Dioce se in
Mecca, CA. They will be making a change on the l(b)(7)(E)
kb)(7)(E)
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We are slso communicating with a number of local NGOs and hope to have something in
place soon. The POC isl(b)(6): (b)(7)(C) !Senior Community Advocate in Imperial County
American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego & Imperial Counties.
She stated that she is working with local NGOsto coordinate drop off points in the Valley . Its
taking a little longer than anticipated and is now waiting to hear from another organization to
help with th is effort .
For shelters, the Calexico Neighborhood House has space for 14 people, women and children
only .

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She provided the name ofKb)(6);
who is the Executive Director at the Neighborhood House.
We are to call to coordinate drop offs or any other assistance; cell phone information below.
This is her cell number l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)

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Date: Friday, Nov 16, 2018, 19:19
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Subject: RE: Please read: NGO Support Drop Off location - one action requested for tonight
Yes they do,kb)(6);l ple ase recap what you told me this morning

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DFOD ICE ERO San Diego
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Subject: RE: Please read: NGO Support Drop Off location - one action requested for tonight
Okay, thank you.
Salvation Army is receiving the people at their site - Red Cross isn't involved in
providing/managing the shelter - just a conduit of information and offer ing some basic need
items. I'll referKb)(6)~nd the CA offices to their Salvation Army partner for numbers and can
make a reference to the news reports fromKfilt."-'hich do capture quite a picture of increased
activity.
One more thing !(b)(6 !mentioned was Imperial - she wanted to know if there was a different
coordination process from there.

From: Archambeault, Gregory J
Sent: Friday , November 16, 2018 7 :02 PM
To: CommunityRelations .SanDiego , k.-b-)-(6-):-(-b)-(?_)_(C_)
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Subject: RE: Please read: NGO Support Drop Off location - one action requested for tonight

We don't know yet. They should ask the Red Cross what they've been receiving so they
have a average . It could double, triple, stay steady or decrease. Much planning in
ongo ing and nothing is final. We will let you know if anything changes so you can pass
it along to them. I know they are trying to plan but that's the best we can do right now.

Gregory J. Archam beault
Field Office Director
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement

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 San Diego , CA

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lations.SanDiego,<l_{h-' -fn-)·....
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Subject:RE: Please read: NGOSupp01tDropOff location- one actionrequested for tonight
Okay, thank you.
Can I confirm that we' re looking at basically doubling their curren t intake when the swing shift
gets set up. Correct?
Safe to anticipate the swing shift implementation by the end of next week or mid next week?

From:l<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: RE: Please read: NGO Support Drop Off location - one act ion req uested for tonight
(b)(6);
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Thankyou for the thoroughexplanation. Regardingany #s, the best answeris for themto get
the intakedata fromthe SalvationArmy.For futurecalls,you are our ICE representative.If
you have any questions,reachout td<b)(6):I
Thanks,

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 Subject: Pleaseread: NGO Support DropOff location - one action requested for tonight
Good day,
I spoke to l(b)(6)~arlier today about reach ing out to t he NGO s t o discuss the possibi lity of
coordinat ing an additional bus drop off [time ] to the NGO designated she lter.
Please review the post NGO di scussion update - I received clari fi cat ion of some items
and ques t ions :
b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(S)

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 (b)(6); (b)(7)(C); (b)(5)

*FYSA
SDRRN Info : http://rapidresponsesd.org/
• The San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) is a coalition of human rights
and service organizations, attorneys, and community leaders dedicated to
aiding immigrants and their families in the San Diego border region .

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 San Diego is the largest land border crossing in the world and has been a highly
active location for deportations, rights violations, and abuse by Customs Border
Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The SDRRN was activated to respond to increased immigration enforcement
activities within San Diego County and humanitarian issues arising at the border,
including widespread family separation and unjust deportation of asylum seekers
presenting at the Port-of-Entry .
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Standing by ...
I'll be in the office until 6:30pm, then available via phone/text but not email.
Best,
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Community Relation s Officer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OHS I ICE HQI AOR: San Diego County/ I mperial County
Desk: 619 .338 (b)(6); obile: 619 .541rb)(6): I
Email : (b)(6); (b)(?)(C.)

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Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 4:02 PM
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SubJect: RE: NGO Support Drop Otf location
DearKb)(6);
Nice speaking with you on the phone. As I mentioned, we are in the process of looking for a
larger physical space to accommodate larger numbers of migrants being dropped off.
Government agencies at various levels are assisting with this effort. It would be great if you
could hop on a call with CA Office of Emergency Services, CA Health & Human Services, and CA
Department of Social Services, ideally this afternoon. I am happy to make connection to
facilitate the call. Helpful information would be anticipated numbers for flow and when this
would begin. This information is essential to preparation and access to resources for shelter, etc.
Also, as I mentioned on the phone coordination for the drop-offs is critical. Right now, the one
drop off that is occurring each night is happen ing later and later . Last night I believe it was 7:30

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 p.m ., the night before was 8:00 p.m. Our case managers are not finishing the registration and
intake until close to 3 a.m.
You mentioned EROstaff starting a mid -shift from 3-11 p.m. Wou ld it be possible for EROto
hold anyone processed through this mid -shift overnight and we could coordinate a drop -off in
the morning?
I ment ioned three streams of flows we see on a nightly basis:
1. ICE coord inate drop off of bus
2. Individuals dropped off at SYSPOE or Greyhound station that were processed through
the SYSPOE
3. Individuals dropped off at the Greyhound station that were processed in Imperial
It would be great to have a higher level of coordination for (2) and (3). I understand that you've
checked in and it seems that indiv iduals are being offered the option of coming to the shelter,
but perhaps more information about the shelter could be shared . Thank you for your offer to
check in with OFO as well, I really appreciate it.
Lastly, we talked about the medical conditions of the ind ividua ls being dropped off. Each time , I
ask the officers wh ether there are any existing medical conditions I need to be aware of and
each time the answer is "no". But, on our end, we are seeing individuals with scabies, lice, flu like symptoms, etc . For the safety and wellness of the staff, volunteers, and other indiv id uals
we're taking in, we need to know th is information up front, if possible .

II

Thank you, again ~(b)(6); really appreciate this open communicat ion.
Look forward to hear ing you hopefu lly later this afternoon to get on a call w ith othe r state and
all ied agencies . Thanks!
Regards,

~~~~~\ _ ,

!Esq.

Director of Immigration Services
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Direct Office: (858) 637.lih\t ~\·I Main Office: (858) 637- fb )(6):!Fax: (858) 637-3011
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) IIwww.jfssd.org
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Subject: FW: NGO Support Dro p Off location
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Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 1:08 PM

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To : Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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Subject: NGO Support Drop Off location
Importance : High

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HiK~,~6,;___

I hope all is well. I spoke to l(b)(6); Iearlier today - hopefully you're the best point of contact
for these questions ...
I am th e commun ity re lations officer that provides support to ICE-ERO, ICE-HSI and ICEOPLA, conduct outreach and participate in stakeholder engagement throughout our AOR;
an d also offer some victim assistance/coordination
for those who contact the VOICE
program.
ERO is in the pro cess of establishin,b)(7)( E)
IThe
management was wondering if you were amenab le to a late r drop off as well (up to 9pm
perhaps?) to assist with th e continuing influx of families and individ uals being processed .
Also, are there any plans from the NGO community to set up add itional sites?
On a related note, since I am not working on the enforceme nt operations side, I wanted to
make sure I had the correct infor m ation: Is the curren t drop off poin t [that your agencies
are support in g/managing ] at th e Salvation Army, or is that a different family assistance
center/ d rop off arr angement?
I'm try in g to get the details sorted out in order to help .
If the re are any qu estions/concerns

I can help relay, p lease let me know.

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 Best,
!(b)(6);

Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Community Relations Officer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OHS I ICE HQI AOR: San Diego County /Imperial County
Desk: 619.33 b)(6); Mobile : 619.541fb)(6) ;
Email : h)(n)· (h)( 7 )( r, )

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 Se nt:

Archambeault, Gregory J
19 Mar 2019 20:01:16 +0000

To :

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

From :

Cc:
Subje ct:

RE:Seeking concurrence release of limited case info on six deta inee's at IRDF
who were interviewed last week by ABC

I agree that the response shou ld be more clear and conc ise and not just an cut/paste from the 1213.

From : Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Se nt : Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:41 PM
To:Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
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CC:!{
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Subject : RE:Seeking concurrence release of limited case info on six detainee 's at IRDFwho were
interviewed last week by ABC

After reviewing the information, I believe that language that is being recommended fo)(5)

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Subject: FW: Seeking concurrence release of limited case info on six detainee's at IRDFwho were
interviewed last week by ABC
Sir,

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kb)(6); wanted you to be aware of this ...
From :l<b)(6):(b)(7)(C) I
Se nt : Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:29 PM
To :kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Aguilar, Jason i(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject: Seeking concurrence release of limited case info on six detainee's at IRDFwho were
interviewed last week by ABC

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Jason - hopefully this will be easy. ABC is asking for the below case info on
the six detainees they interviewed last week at IRDF. ABC requested basic case info. As of
Hikb)(6): land

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 now, ABC is airing their stories based on the interviews with the detainees, but they wanted
to ensure ICE would also respond and provide case info that is releasable.
HQ ERO and OPLA concurred on the case info released for this first case below. So I used that

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IThe story is currently

scheduled to interview Thursday. I'm on a
tight deadline. Pls respond when you have a free minute. thank you.

b)(5)

ICE Statement: (Previously cleared and released by ERO/OPLA HQ )
"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is working with the Department of Justice to
review these cases. In the meantime , ICE is facilitating communications between family
members once the relationships are verified."
The six cases below were approved for interviews based on signed privacy and media waivers
and cleared by HQ ERO/OPLA. The producer who coordinated the interviews is now asking ICE
for limited case info1mation for each detainee who was interviewed. As shown below, for
clarification, the information for one of these cases was previously cleared and released.
Case #1 - Interviewed March 18 at the IRDF:

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Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
a 35-yea r-old Honduran national, arrived at the West Calex ico Port
of Entry Mar ch 2 seek ing entry into the U.S. without valid entry
documents. On March 4, Mr.
kh )f fi )· fh)f 7)r r. , )was referred to ICE for custody determination. Following a review of his case, Mr.
l(b)(6): lwas transferred into ICE
custody at the Imperia l Regional Det ention Faci lity in Calexico . He
was placed into removal proceedings and rema ins in ICE custody pending the outco me of his
immigration case. According to ICE records, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!was previously removed from the
United States to Honduras June 19, 2018.

Internal case background

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U.S. Immi gra tion au thoritie s fir st e ncount ered l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
on June I 0, 2018,
after he made an illega l entry into the U.S. nea r El Pa so, TX . U.S. Border Pa trol
for an expedited remova l. USB P agents
(USBP) agents pro cessed l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
placed fb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
!into ERO custody at the Webb Count D ete ntion Center
on Jun e 16, 2018. On Jun e 19, 2018, ERO remov ed (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
to Hondur as
via an IC E Air Opera tions (IAO) charte r flight.

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On March 2, 2019,l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
arrived at the Calex ico Wes t Port of Entry
see kin g entry int o the U.S . w ith out va lid entr documents . U.S . C usto ms and
Border Protection CBP rocessed b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
for an expedited remo va l with
(b)(3) Unspecified Statute
of the Imm igrati on and

On March 4, 2019 , CB P placedKb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
R egiona l Detention Facility in Ca lexico, CA.
(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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at th e Imperial

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for ille ga l entry (8 USC1325).

Ireco rd revea ls a that subject

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was prosec uted criminal

Case #2 - Interviewed March 18 at IRDF:

l(b )(6); (b )(7)(C)

l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) I/E l Sa lvador
DOB b)(6);
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 On March 2, Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
I a 31-year-old El Salvadorian national, arrived
at the West Ca lexico Port of Entry seeki ng entry into the United States wit hout val id
entry doc ume nts . After an in itial interview, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
lwas laced into
remova l proceedings and transferred to ICE for custody dete1mination. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Kb)(6);
lwas placed into ICE custody at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in
Ca lexico on March 7. She remains in custod
endin the outcome of her imm igration
case . According to ICE records, (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
as prev iously removed from
the United States to El Sa lvador March 2 1, 2018.

Internal case backgroun d
U.S. Immigra tion authorities first encountereci kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Ion
3
st
December 22, 2017 (b)( l Unspecified atute
t the De Concini
Port of Entry, Noga es,
. . ustoms an
or er rotect10n
P) processed
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
lfor a Notice to Ap pear. CBP agents p laced kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Kb)(6);
I into ERO custody at the Phoenix District Office on December 24 , 2017.
On March 21, 2018, ERO removed Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Ito El Salvador via an
ICE Air Operations (IAO) charte r flight.

On March 2, 2019, Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!arrived at the Calexico West Port of
Entry seeking entry into the U.S. without valid entry documents. U.S. Customs and
Bo rde r Protect ion (CBP) processed l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
!for an expedited
Kb)(3) Unspecifie d Statute
lof the
Imm igration and Nationality Act.
On Ma rch 7, 2019, CBP placed ...
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remains in ERO custody

_.linto ERO custody at the

l(b)(3) Unspecified statute

(b)(3):Unspecified Statute

Case # 3- Inter viewed Ma rch 18 at IRDF
l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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DOB: ~l
<b~)<6
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Guatema la

ICE Statement: (San Diego FOD/OCC concur)
On March 2, kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Ia 43 -year-o ld Guatema lan national arrived at the
Ca lexico West Po rt of Entry seeki ng entry into the U.S . w ithout va lid entry documents .
!<b)(6): (b)Cl)(C)
lwas p laced into remova l proceed ings and tra nsfeITed to ICE custody at
the Imperial Regional Detention Faci lity in Ca lexico on March 7. He remains in ICE
custody pending the outcome of his immigration case.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000233
2019-ICLl -00011 1174

 According to ICE reco rds, ¥b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
United States to Gu ate ma la June 25, 2018 .

Iwas previously rem ove d from the

Interna l background:
U.S . Immigration authorities first encountered l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) Ion M ay 23, 2018 after he
made an illegal entry into the U.S. near El Paso , TX. U.S.
Border Patrol (USBP) agents
pro cesse d kb)(6): (b)(7)(C) ltor an expedited r emo val. USBP agents place d l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) ijnto
ERO custody at the
Service Proc ess ing Center in El P aso on June 2, 2018 . On June 25, 2018
he was tran sfe rred to Otero Proce ss ing Center. On June 25, 2018, ERO
removed l(b)(6);
I
kb)(6): Ito Guatemala via an ICE Air Op era tions (IAO) charter flight.

On Mar ch 2, 2019, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) arriv ed at the Calexico West Port of Entry seekin g
entry into the U.S. without valid entry documents. U.S. Customs and Border Protect ion
(CB P) pro cessed kb)(6): (b)(7)(C) !for an expedited remo va l b)(3)unspecifiedstatute
~b)(3)Unspecifiedstatute
of the Immi gra tion an
ahona 1ty ct.

I

On March 4, 2019 , CBP placed l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Regi ona l Deten tion Fa cility in Calexico , CA.
l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
fb)(3)UnspecifiedStatute

I

Iremain s in ERO

A review ofkb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
disposition is unknown .

Case #4

~nto ERO custody at the Imperial

custod~~b-)(3
_)._u_ns_p_ec_ifi_ed_s_ta_tu_te________

Ireco rd

~

reveals that subj ect was arrested on 5/23/18,

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b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
DOB : L.;......;..'---'----'
(b)(6);
Gu ate mala

ICE Statement: (San Diego FOD /OCC concur)

On March 2, l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
la 28 -year -old Guatemalan national , arr ive d at the
Wes t Calexico Por t of En try seeki ng entry into the U.S. without va lid entry do cument s.
l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
jwas placed into removal roceedin s and tran sfe rred to ICE for
custody deter mination. On March 4, (b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
as placed into ICE custo dy at
the Imperial Region al D eten tion Facility. She remains in custody pend ing the outcome of
her immigration case.
According to ICE reco rdsJ<b)(6):(b)(7)(C)
United State s to Guatemala on Jun e 8, 201 8.

lwas previously removed from the

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DHS-18-0360-R-000234
2019-ICLl-00011 1175

 Internal background:

U.S. Immigration authorities first encountered!(b)(6):
bn May 18, 2018, after she
made an illegal entry into the U.S. near Hidalgo , TX. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents
Ifor an expedited removal. USBP agents placed kb)(6): Iinto
processed fb)(6):
ERO custody at the Port Isabel Service Processing Center on May 28, 2018. On June 08,
Ito Guatemala via an ICE Air Operations (IAO) charter
2018, ERO removedkb)(6);
flight.

Iarrived at the Calexico West Port of Entry seeking entry
On March 2, 2019, kb)(6);
into the U.S. without valid entry documents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP
processed l<b)(6): Ifor an expedited remova ~(b_)(_3)_:u_n_sp_e_cif_ie_d_st_at_ut_e ---------~
Kb
)(3) unspec
ifiedStatute
pf the Imm igration and Nationality Act.
On March 4, 2019, CBP placed l(b)(6);
linto ERO custody at the Imperial Regional
Detention Facility in Calexico, CA.
)(6);
remains in ERO custodJb)(3) Unspeci
fiedStatute
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_
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1._
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m'.
(b';ii
)(3):;;
'i'i
:U~ns::;;p':;';e
ified
has no criminal record.

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l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C) I
DOB: (b)(6);
fl-. \{"7\/1"\

Honduras.
ICE Statement: (San Diego FOD/OCC concur)

On March 2,l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
Ia 36-year-old Honduran national, atTived at
the West Calexico Port of Entry seeking entry without valid entry documents. Mr.
!(b)(6):(b)(7)(C)Iwas placed into removal proceedings and transferred to ICE for custody
Iwas placed into ICE custody at the Imperial Regional
determination. fo)<S):(b) ( 7)(C)
Detention Facility on March 5. He remains in ICE custody pending the outcome of his
immigration case.
According to ICE records, b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
States to Honduras on July 3.

was previously removed from the United

Interna l background:

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DHS-18-0360-R-000235
2019-ICLl-00011 1176

 U.S. Immigration authorities first encountere<lKb)(6); Ion June 15, 2018, after he made
an ille al entry into the U.S. ne ar El Pa so, TX. U.S. Border
Patrol (USBP) agents processed
(b)(6);
for pro secution violation of 8 USC 1325. On June 20, 2018,Kb)(6);
!was relea sed
from US Marshals Service custody; USBP proc ess ed kb)(6): Ifor an expedited removal and
plac ed kb)(6); !into ERO custody at the El Paso Service Processing Center , El Paso , TX. On
July 3, 2018, ERO removed l<b)(6):
Ito Honduras via an ICE Air Operation s (IAO) charter
flight.

On March 2, 2019, l(b)(6);
!arrived at the Calexico West Port of Entry seek ing entry into
the U.S . without valid entry documents . U.S . Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
rocessed kb)(6):
lfor an expedited removal~._b_)(3_)_U_
ns_pe_c_
ifi_de_s_ta_tu_te________
___.
b)(3)unspecifiedStatute
f the Immigra tion and Nationality Act.
On March 5, 2019, CBP placed l<b)(6):
Detention Facility in Calexico , CA.
l(b)(6):

Iinto ERO

custody at the Imperial Regional

Ire mains in ERO custodj(b)(3) Unspec
ifiedStatute

J

3) Unspec
(?)~
i ase was forwarded to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Iwas
USCIS Arlin on As lum Office on March 7, 2019. On March 11, 2019 , Ith V fl\·
b)(3) UnspecifiedStatute
counsel.

and requested to reschedule to seek legal

Case #6 -l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
DOB: ..,_
(b....
)(.6_....._);
_ _.,
El Salvador
ICE Statement: (San Diego FOD /OCC concur)
On March 2,kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Ja 36-year-old El Salvadorian national , arrived at the
West Calexico Port of Entry in Calexico seeking entry into the United States without
vali d documents. kb)(6):
lwas placed into removal proceeding s and transferred to ICE
for custody determinat ion . She was taken into ICE custody at th e Imperial Regional
Facility on March 7.l(b)(6):
~emain s in ICE custody pending the outcome of her
immigration case.
According to ICE records , Vh\fR \· th\t 7vr.,
United States to El Salvador May 24 , 2018 .

Iwas previously removed from the

Internal background:
U.S. Imm igra tion authorities first encounteredKb)(6); Ion March 31, 2018 , after she made
an illegal entry into the U.S. near Roma, TX. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents

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DHS-18-0360-R-000236
2019-ICLl-00011 1177

 I

I
I
•
l(b)(3) Unspec
ifiedStatute
processed(b)(6);for an expedited removal .__________
_, USBP agents
placed l(b)(6); µito ERO custody at the Laredo Processing Center on April 2, 2018. On
April 18, 2018 b)(3) Unspec
ifiedStatute
nited States Citizenship and Immigration
Services served (b)(6); b)(3)Unspec
ifiedSta
tute
On May 24, 2018, ERO
removedlrh)fn)· Ito El Salvador via an ICE Air Operations (IAO) charter flight.

I

On March 2, 2019,l(b)(6); arrived at the Calexico West Port of Entry seeking entry into
the U.S. without valid entry documents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP
_c_ifi_ed_s_ta_tu_te________
~
processed !(b)(6):Ifor an expedited remova l._b_)(3_)_u_ns_pe
j(b)(3) Unspec
ifiedStatute
Iof the Immigration and Nationality Act.
On March 7, 2019, CBP placed!<b)(6): into ERO custody at the Imperial Regional
Detention Facility in Calexico, CA.
~
. m
. ERO custo dJ(b)(
3) UnspecifiedStatute
!.b)(6):
_Iremams
~
~--------------------~

A review ofl'b)(6): ~ record reveals a 2006 arrest in El Salvador for the offense of
threats/damages.

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000237
2019-ICLl-00011 1178

 From :

Sent:
To:

Subject:

Archambeault, Gregory J
14 Jun 2018 00:33:22 +0000
Johnson, Tae D
RE: Separation Procedures

10-4, thanks!

Gregory J. Archambeault
Field Office Directo r
U.S. Imm igrat ion & Customs Enforcement
San Diego , CA

From : Johnson , Tae D Kb)(6); (b)(7)( C)
Date: Wednesday , Jun l3, 2018, 5:24 PM
To: Archambeault, Gregory J f- b-)(-6-);-(b- )-(7-)(_C_) ------~
Subject: RE: Separation Procedures

A few slight revisions are being made, so let me forward you the final once it's done.

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From: Archambeault , Gregory J <j(
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Date: Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 , 8:18 PM
To: Johnson , Tae D <l(b)(6): (b)(7)( C)
Subject: RE: Separation Procedures

Thanks Tae. Can I share this with my staff and the US Attorney?

Gregory J. Archambeault
Fie ld Office Director
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
San Diego , CA

From: Johnson, Tae D <lfhVR)· fh)f7)rr.,
Date: Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 , 2:21 PM
To: Bible , Daniel b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
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!Jennings, David W
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Subject : FW: Separation Procedures

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DHS-18-0360-R-000238
2019-ICLl-00011 1179

 ~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
27 Jun 2018 18:37 :49 +0000

From:

Se nt:
To:

l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C) !Archambeault, Gregory J'-'kb-'-)('-6'-); -'(b-')('-7'""'"
)(C
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RE: Tour

Subject:
Mario,

l(b)(6);
lwas prosecuted by the BP and is still under US Marsha l custody in San Luis. We had nothing
to do with his prosecut ion and he has not come into our cust ody .
(b)(6);

(b)(?)(C)
From:j(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

I

Se nt: Wednesday , June 27, 2018 11:30 AM
To : Archambeau lt, Gregory J.-!(
b-)-(6-):- (-b)-(7
_)_(C
_)________

__,Wh lfFn·,rh 1m rr. 1

r b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

Subject: RE:Tour
Sir,
Please see updates below .
b)(6);
b)(7)(C
Do you have any prosecution updates o{ bl(6); (b)(?)(C)
Thanks,
~b)(6);
From : Arch amb eault, Gregory J
Se nt: Wedne sday, June 27, 2018 10:57 AM
To: b)(6):
(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

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~b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: RE: Tour
kb)(6);

I

Has anything changed with these cases? Have any new cases been added? I'm assuming not but just
wanted to check.
Thanks,
Greg
From : fi-.
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Se nt: Friday, June 22, 2018 2:26 PM
To : Arch ambeau lt, Gregory J !(
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pVERSIGHT

b~
)2(6~
)=
: (~b)~(7
=)~
'.(C
:'.)::::~

DHS-18-0360-R-000239
2019-ICLl-00011 1180

 l(b)(6); (b)(? )(C)

ll(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

rb )(6); (b)(?)(C)

Subject : RE:Tour

Sir, there is a lot of confusion between the "zero tolera nce" F AMU separat ions and other FAMU
separat ions . Senator Harris interviewed caravan F AMU adults that where prosecuted for 8 USC 1326 and
separated prior to the "zero tolerance" directive. There are currently only four "zero tolerance"
separations that have taken place in our AOR. There are FAMUs at OMDC that were separated due to
criminal history (ES) and consulate verification that no relation existed. The following subjects are the
four that were separated as a result of"zero tolerance" :

I

(GUATEMA LA)- Prosecuted for 8 USC 13251. Kb)(6); (b)(? )(C)
Time Served. On May 31, 2018, TOT to ICE/ERO. On June 11, 2018 , requested
dissolution from the credible fear process and to be returned to Guatemala. Removed to
Guatema la on 6/20/18.
On June 19, 20 l 8Xb)(6);
bigned and returned paren tal wa ivers to the Guatemalan Consulate
and Respondent's Attorney (Federal Defenders of San Diego) for his Childj(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
Minor placed under the Guatemalan's charge.
Kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)

I

~~~~~~C)

as removed to Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.

Ch ild: fo)(6): (b)(7)(C)
in New York VRK - Cayuga Centers.

I (Age 5) is current ly in ORR custod y

2. i(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
!GUATEMALA) - Prosecuted for 8 USC 1325 Time Served On Mav 31 201; , TOT to ICE/ERO. On June 8, 2018j (b)(3) UnspecifiedStatute
f b)(3) Unspecified st atute
~nd to be return ed to Guatema la. Removed to Guatemala on
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-=2-=-0
1
1=1-=-8
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On June 19, 2018, b)(6);
and Respondent's Attorney
fo~,-(6_)_:,~b)(-7)-<C
- ,---~----~I
!th\te::\·

igned and returned parental waivers to the Guatemalan Consu late
ederal Defenders of San Diego) for his Child kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)!
Minor placed under the Guatemalan's charge .

lwas removed to Guatemala on 6/20/ 18.

l(Age 7) is currently in

Ch ildi (b)(6); (b)(7)(C)
ORR custody in New York VRK- Cayuga Centers.

01

3. l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
[MEXICO) - On May 9, 2018, 8 USC 1325
Mav JO ?OJ 8 T OT to 1CFtFRO
was declined by the United States Atto rney's Office.
•
(b)(3) Unspecified Statute
On June 8 2018 transferred from San Lms to Tacoma.
b)(3) Unspecified Statute

On 6/25/ l 8

h ,, ~ ,- t h \t 7 \tr'\

3) Unspecified
b)(
t~h ,to

b)(3) Unspecified Statute

/21/2018. File returned to assimed
DO to proce ss removal.
....,

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DHS-18-0360-R-000240
2019-ICLl-00011 1181

 Child: ~b)(6); (b)( ?)(C)
custody in San Diego - Southwest Key Lemon Grove.

l(Age 16) is currently in ORR

4. l(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
tRO MANIA) - On June 18, 2018, apprehended and
pending prosecution for 8 USC 1325. Currently detained at the Imperial County Jail.
(b)( 6 ); (b)(?)(C is currently pending 8 USC 1325 prosecution .

Child : !<b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Staging Area - pending ORR placement.

tAge 11) is currently San Diego Field Office

The following are the three Caravan cases and all were separated from their children by Bord er Patrol
when the parent was referred for 1325 prosecution and booked into USM custody. All three bonded out
of criminal custody and have pending 1325 cases.
(Interviewed by Senator Harr is on 6/22/ 18 @ OMDC)
1. UhV n)· fh)f7)f r,)
NT A filed yet.

[Honduras) . To be referred for CF interview, no

Criminal case: 18-mj-2071, 1325 prosecution. Still pending, motion/trial setting
continued to 6/26/ 18 before Mag Judge Ruben Brooks.
Kb)(6);
Iwas scheduled for a 1325 prosecut ion hearing at the Federal District Court on
June 26, 2018. I'll check with VCAS on any updates.

~ as scheduled for an asylum interview on June 26, 2018. Due to her 1325
prosecut ion hearing on the same date, USCIS advised to reschedule the interview.

Kb)(6);

Child:!rh\( R\· /h\( 7\ ( r. \
reviewed or filed.

2. l(b)(6); (b)(?)(C)
NT A filed yet

bat LA, Nuevo Amanecer. NT A not yet

!(Honduras) . To be referred for CF interview , no

Criminal case:kh\lR\·rh,i1,rr,
f prosecution. Still pending , motion/trial setting
continued to 6/26/ 18 before Mag Judge Ruben Brooks.

!th,r~,-

lwas schedu led for a 1325 prosecut ion hearing at the Federal District Court on
June 26, 2018. I'll check with VCAS on any updates.

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DHS-18-0360-R-000241
2019-ICLl-00011 1182

 b)(6);

b)(3) Unspecified Statute

Children:
Kb)(6); (b)(?)(C)

It NY Cayuga
at NY Cayuga. NTA filed with EOIR NY,

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....

initial master calendar 6/2 6/ l 8
kb)(6); (b)(7)(C)
pt NY Cayuga. NTA filed with
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at NY Cayuga
3. l<b
)(6): (b)(7)(C)
I (El SAL) On Jun e 6, 2018f b)(3)Unsp ecified Statute
NTA filed on 6/ 12/ 18. Redetermination hearing set for July 3, 2018.

Represented by Attorney ,~i~~\,...
, bond & master hearing continued to 7/3/18.
Redetermination hearing set for 07/03/2018

Criminal case:kb)<6):
(b)(7)(C)
1prosecution , Still pending, bench trial set for
6/27/ 18 before Mag Judge Ruben Brooks.
-~~.....
, June

22, 2018 at approximately 1745, a phone call was made between
b)(7)(C)
nd her minor child who is in the custody of ORR. The call lasted
approximately 5 minutes. A second phone call was made on Monday , June 25, 2018 at
approximately 1045pdt, and the call lasted approximately 7 minutes.

Iat NY

Child: l<b)(6):(b)(7)(C)
NY 6/6/18, not yet filed with EOIR.

Cayuga. NT A reviewed by OCC

Thanks,
VhHR)·

From: Archambeault, Gregory J
Sent : Friday, June 22, 2018 1:18 PM

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Subject : RE:Tour

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10-4, thanks!

Gregory J. Archambeault

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DHS-18-0360-R-000242
2019-ICLl-00011 1183

 Field Office Director
U.S . Immigrat ion & Customs Enforcement
San D iego, CA
Fromkb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Date: Friday, Jun 22, 2018, 1:12 PM
To : Archambeau lt, Gregory J .d~(b_)_(6-):- (-b)-(7
_)_(C-)------~u
l(b)(6); (b )(7)(C)
Subject: RE:Tour

b)(6): (b)(7)(C)

I

!

Sir,
All is all in went wellkb)(6):
lan~(b)(6) ;
!handled the brunt of it, but there was a lot about
took those. The Warden chimed in on CoreCivic specific questions.
medical sd{b)(6);

I

Regarding PREA,we answered the questions and agreed to provide our protocol.
Lots of questions about lawyers and she even questioned aliens in the law library.
Lots of questions regarding separated fam ilies.
We have some get backs and will compile them for HQ review.

From: Archambeault, Gregory J
Sent : Friday, June 22, 2018 1:08 PM
To: l(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)

l;
_.....::::============================:::::------!(b)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject: RE: Tour

Gents,
Thanks for hosting the tou r. I saw the press conference and a ll she bro ught up was phone
charges, $1 day for work and al iens being held in jail at all.
How did it go from your perspectives? I also heard there wasn't a response to how we handle
PREA?

Gregory J. Archambeau lt
Field Office Director
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
San Diego, CA
From:Kb)(6);

~b)(6) ; (b)(7)(C)

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000243
2019-ICLl-00011 1184

 Date: Friday, Jun 22, 2018, 7:27 AM
To : Archambeau It, Gregory J 1.,h-,-,.:;,-,.-,-h-\1=7,-,r-,----------------,

!<b)(6): (b )(7)(C)
Subject: RE:Tour
Yes Sir, I'll be there.

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From: Archambeault, Gregory J ~~
(b_)(_6_
) ;_(b
_ )_(7_)_(C_)_______
Date: Friday, Jun 22, 2018, 7:25 AM

~

To: kb)(6): (b)(7)(C)
Subject: Tour

(b )(6);
/1,..\/7\

/ (°"'\

Not sure if you were included but could you attend the Sen Harris tour as well this morning since
there may be add itional que stions regarding FAMU. If you're out then send b)(6) ;
~ l,..
~\/ ~7~\/ ~(°"'~
\ -~

Thanks!
Greg
Gregory J. Archambeault
Field Office Director
U.S . Immigration & Customs Enforcement
San Diego , CA

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pVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-R-000244
2019-ICLl-00011 1185

 National
Records Center
U.S. Department
of Homeland Security
P.O. Box 648010
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U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration
Services
May 15, 2020

NRC2018098003

Cerissa Cafasso
American Oversight
1030 15th St NW, Ste B255
Washington, DC 20005

Dear Cerissa Cafasso:
This is a response to your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request received in this
office relating to all email communications for L. Francis Cissna and Jennifer P. Higgins related to the
following search terms and additional information: American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP, Merkley, and
Prosecution Initiative.
We have completed the search for responsive records and are currently reviewing and processing records
responsive to your request. Records will be provided on a rolling basis in accordance with the parties’
agreement. Enclosed is the twelfth production of responsive records, which consists of 234 pages of emails without attachments. We have reviewed and have determined to release all information except
those portions that are exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552 (b)(5) and (b)(6) of the FOIA.
Exemption (b)(5) provides protection for inter-agency or intra-agency memoranda or letters, which would
not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency. The types of
documents and/or information we have withheld under this exemption may consist of documents
containing pre-decisional information, documents or other memoranda prepared in contemplation of
litigation, or confidential communications between attorney and client.
Exemption (b)(6) permits the government to withhold all information about individuals in personnel,
medical and similar files where the disclosure of such information would constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy. The types of documents and/or information we have withheld may consist
of birth certificates, naturalization certificates, drivers’ licenses, social security numbers, home addresses,
dates of birth, or various other documents and/or information belonging to a third party that are
considered personal.
Additionally, during our review of the records we located some pages that originated with the Department
of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection. We have referred those pages to those
agencies for their direct response to you.

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In the disclosure of records, some of the pages you received contain some type of marking on them, such
as “FOUO” or “LES” or “For Official Use Only” or “Law Enforcement Sensitive.” Please note that in
these pages, USCIS has reviewed the information and determined that those markings do not apply.
Please disregard them for this release.
Sincerely,

Jill A. Eggleston
Director, FOIA Operations

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 Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Monday, May 22, 2017 10:05 AM
Ruppel, Joanna; Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Baker, Katherine H
CAMINO not working overseas

From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:

Here is an update on the issue with the overseas CAMINO/applications

outages:

•

The likely problem has been identified as a routing loop in the system. This means data
is routed within the network in an endless cycle and does not reach its destination.

•

The OIT team working on this issue now has to determine

who owns the router and how

to fix it.
•

We don't have an estimate on when this will be accomplished.

Individuals in our international offices who can connect using VPN will be able to use the
impacted systems, but this does not cover 100 percent of our staff. OCON US employees are
also able to access CAMINO/applications through Workplace As A Service.
I will keep you updated.

From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Alex,
As you can see, I just sent out a message as a heads-up to all 10 staff, but if your team could provide
more information to all 10 staff after the call, that would be appreciated. We want everyone to know
this is being worked and to manage expectations.
Thanks,
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Grammer, Alexandra C {Alex)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 10:02 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Gill, Lori R; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Baker, Katherine H
Subject: FW: CAMINO not working overseas

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DHS-18-0360-S-000001

 Some information on the other impacted systems, and who is currently working on resolving the issue.

From: Andrews, Chonlatit

Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:57 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

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 To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Andrews, Chonlatit
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
The following groups are currently on the CIRT call.
Part icipants
Participants :
0640 Christine Slaydon (CIRT}
0640 Victori a Necais e (CIRT}
0656 Matthew Rosov (USCIS NOC)
0659 Clyde Sliger (Foreign OPS)
0700 Anthony Bowi e (Netwo rk Eng.)
0700 Michael Lee
0724 Irene
0756- Jam e (OneNel)
0808 Kristan Montgomery (CIRT}
0813 Reginald Marshall (USCIS EWO)
0813 Meridith Fountain (CIR 1
0813 Robert "Kyle" Lord (CIRT}
08 18 Louis Harris (USCIS Firewall)
0820 Shelb y Fayette (PbM}
09 12 Hewad Benawa (Performance Eng.)
09 19 Paul Byrd (PbM)
0927 Wesley stephens (AWS)
0930 Michael Geary (CAMINO)

All groups that should be on the call are on it and if anyone feels someone needs to be added, CIRT is
reaching out to get them online.

Senior Network Engineer
OIT/EUS NATIONS
The Salient CRGT Team

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From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:37 AM
To: Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
Thank you. Alex, do we know if any other systems are impacted?

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DHS-18-0360-S-000003

 Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Gill, Lori R
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
Good morning Jennifer and Joanna,
Todd is here with me now. OIT stood up a Critical Incident Response Team on Friday. At the present
time, we do not have an information about the root cause. It does not appear to be a CAMINO issue, as
CAMINO is working domestically. It appears to be an IT infrastructure issue. As we get more
information, we will keep you updated. Since we think it is an infrastructure issue, the DIT(it)/CAMINO
team cannot do much to resolve it except to continue to follow up and monitor OIT's efforts. Todd is
actively monitoring the situation and we will reassess whether to elevate the issue in OIT around
lunchtime. We don't think calling OIT first thing will help just yet.
We will keep you updated.
Lori
From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 8:42 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Gill, Lori R; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: FW: CAMINO not working overseas

Jennifer,
For your awareness,CAM I NO hasbeendown for out internationaloffices since Friday. As you
can imagine, is quite disruptive. We still do not know the reason. It works in the US.
Joanna

JoannaRuppel
Chief, InternationalOperationsDivision
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov
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 From: Sliger, Clyde R (CTR)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:55:46 AM
To: Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN); Otten, Henry D; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian) (CTR); Gardner, Todd E;
Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter, Brian M; Monica, Donald J

Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
CIRT call is going on now, no resolution at this time and no ETR.

Senior Network Engineer
OIT/EUS NATIONS
The Salient CRGT Team

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Main Number
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Cell Number
FAX Number

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From: Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 7:55 AM
To: Otten, Henry D; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Morning Everyone,
Confirming that CAMINO is not working here in MEX, and for what I can see for LACC
as well.
Thanks!
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From: Otten, Henry D
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 2:51 PM
To: McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J; Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

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DHS-18-0360-S-000005

 Update: Engineering teams at USCIS,OHS and Amazon Cloud have been troubleshooting
Friday. No resolution.

all day

Henry Otten
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Affajrs Asylum and International Operations

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From: Otten, Henry D

Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 7: 13 AM
To: McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: CAMINO not working overseas

10,

INC610767 - ticket is open
Other affected applications are NASS and MylT .
IT is troubleshooting to determine if firewall or SLOPE is causing the problems.
Nuta initiated troubleshooting.
Henry

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 Ruppel, Joanna
Monday, May 22, 2017 11:19 AM
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Baker, Katherine H; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L
RE:CAMINO not working overseas

From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:

Thanks, Alex. Have the international staff been notified of this?
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 11:05 AM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Baker, Katherine H
Subject: CAMINO not working overseas
Here is an update on the issue with the overseas CAMINO/applications
•

The likely problem has been identified

outages:

as a routing loop in the system. This means data

is routed within the network in an endless cycle and does not reach its destination.
•

The OIT team working on this issue now has to determine

who owns the router and how

to fix it.
•

We don't have an estimate on when this will be accomplished.

Individuals in our international

offices who can connect using VPN will be able to use the

impacted systems, but this does not cover 100 percent of our staff. OCON US employees are
also able to access CAMINO/applications

through Workplace As A Service.

I will keep you updated.

From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
Alex,
As you can see, I just sent out a message as a heads-up to all 10 staff, but if your team could provide
more information to all 10 staff after the call, that would be appreciated. We want everyone to know
this is being worked and to manage expectations.

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 Thanks,
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 10:02 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Gill, Lori R; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Baker, Katherine H
Subject: FW: CAMINO not working overseas
Some information on the other impacted systems, and who is currently working on resolving the issue.

From: Andrews, Chonlatit
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:57 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Alex,
Thesesystemsthat are hostedon AmazonWeb Servicesare impactedin OCONUS network
environment.
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Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:45 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Andrews, Chonlatit
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
The following groups are currently on the CIRTcall.

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 Part i ci pants
Participants :
0640 Christin e Slaydon (CIRT)
0640 Victoria Necaise (CIRT)
0656 Matthew Rosov (USCIS NOC)
0659 Clyde Sliger (Foreign OPS)
0700 Anthon y Bow ie (Network Eng.)
0700 Michael Lee
0724 Irene
0756- Jame (OneNet)
0808 Kristan Montgomery (CIRT)
08 13 Reg inald Marshall (USCIS EWO)
08 13 Meridith Founta in (CIR
08 13 Rob ert "Kyle" Lord (CIRD
08 18 Lou is Harris (USCIS Firewall )
0820 Shelby Fayette (PbM)
09 12 Hewad Benawa (Performance Eng.)
09 19 Paul Byrd (PbM)
0927 Wesley Stephens (AWS)
0930 Michael Geary (CAMINO)

All groups that should be on the call are on it and if anyone feels someone needs to be added, CIRT is
reaching out to get them on line .

Senior Network Engineer
OIT/EUS NATIONS
The Salient CRGT Team

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202-272-1350

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Main Number
Direct Number
Cell Number
FAX Number

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From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:37 AM
To: Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
Thank you. Alex, do we know if any other systems are impacted?
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Ope rations Division
USCIS Refugee, Asylum and Internationa l Operations Directorate

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 Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Gill, Lori R
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
Good morning Jennifer and Joanna,
Todd is here with me now. OIT stood up a Critical Incident Response Team on Friday. At the present
time, we do not have an information about the root cause. It does not appear to be a CAMINO issue, as
CAMINO is working domestically. It appears to be an IT infrastructure issue. As we get more
information, we will keep you updated. Since we think it is an infrastructure issue, the DIT(it)/CAMINO
team cannot do much to resolve it except to continue to follow up and monitor OIT's efforts. Todd is
actively monitoring the situation and we will reassess whether to elevate the issue in OIT around
lunchtime. We don't think calling OIT first thing will help just yet.
We will keep you updated.
Lori
From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 8:42 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Gill, Lori R; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: FW: CAMINO not working overseas

Jennifer,
For your awareness,CAM INO hasbeendown for out internationaloffices since Friday. As you
can imagine,is quite disruptive. We still do not know the reason. It works in the US.
Joanna

JoannaRuppel
Chief, InternationalOperationsDivision
U.S. Citizenshipand ImmigrationServices
Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Sliger, Clyde R (CTR)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:55:46 AM

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DHS-18-0360-S-000011

 To: Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN); Otten, Henry D; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian) (CTR); Gardner, Todd E;
Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter, Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
CIRTcall is going on now, no resolution at this time and no ETR.

Senior Network Engineer
OIT/EUS NATIONS
The Salient CRGT Team

(b )(6)

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Main Number
202-272-1350

Direct Number
Cell Number
FAX Number

https://dhsuscisprod.service-now.com/mylT

From: Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 7:55 AM
To: Otten, Henry D; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Morning Everyone,
Confirming that CAMINO is not working here in MEX, and for what I can see for LACC
as well.
Thanks!

(b)(6)
Alfredo Zenteno

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From: Otten, Henry D
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 2:51 PM
To: McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J; Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Update: Engineering teams at USCIS,OHS and Amazon Cloud have been troubleshooting all day
Friday. No resolution.

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DHS-18-0360-S-000012

 From: Otten, Henry D
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 7:13 AM
To: McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: CAMINO not working overseas

10,

INC610767 - ticket is open
Other affected applications are NASS and MylT.
IT is troubleshooting to determine if firewall or SLOPE is causing the problems.
Nuta initiated troubleshooting.
Henry

Henry Otten
Refugee Affairs , Asylum and International Operations

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 Ruppel, Joanna
Monday, May 22, 2017 11:44 AM
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Baker, Katherine H; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L
RE:CAMINO not working overseas

From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:

I think as a general matter, when there is a problem that affects everyone working abroad, we should
keep the field posted on the issue. Would be terrific if you or your team could send out an update. If
you think it more appropriate to come from me, just let me know.
Thanks,
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Baker, Katherine H; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
No, I did not send the information

out to the international

staff, although Clyde and Brian have

been working with individuals in some of the offices to test things.
the issue - they pinpointed

OIT is now close to resolving

the problem, so it should not be too much longer.

If you want me to send the information

to the 10 staff, let me know - I updated my update

below with the new information.

From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 12:19 PM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Baker, Katherine H; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
Thanks, Alex. Have the international staff been notified of this?
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

AM[ HICAN

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DHS-18-0360-S-000014

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From: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 11:05 AM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Baker, Katherine H
Subject: CAMINO not working overseas

Here is an update on the issue with the overseas CAMINO/applications

outages:

•

The likely problem has been identified as a routing loop in the system. This means data
is routed within the network in an endless cycle and does not reach its destination.

•

The OIT team working on this issue has pinpointed

•

We believe the issue will be resolved soon.

the problem and is now fixing it.

Individuals in our international offices who can connect using VPN will be able to use the
impacted systems, but this does not cover 100 percent of our staff. OCON US employees are
also able to access CAMINO/applications

through Workplace As A Service.

I will keep you updated.

From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Alex,
As you can see, I just sent out a message as a heads-up to all 10 staff, but if your team could provide
more information to all 10 staff after the call, that would be appreciated. We want everyone to know
this is being worked and to manage expectations.
Thanks,
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 10:02 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Gill, Lori R; Ruppel, Joanna

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DHS-18-0360-S-000015

 Cc: Baker, Katherine H
Subject: FW: CAMINO not working overseas
Some information on the other impacted systems, and who is currently working on resolving the issue.

From: Andrews, Chonlatit
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:57 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Alex,
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environment.
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 From: Sliger, Clyde R (CTR)

Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:45 AM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Andrews, Chonlatit
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
The follow ing groups are currently on the CIRT call.
Part i ci pan t s
Parti cipan ts :
0640 Ch ristine Slaydon (CIRT)
0640 Victoria Necaise (CIRT)
0656 Matthew Rosov (USCIS NOC)
0659 Clyde Sliger (Foreign OPS)
0700 Anthon y Bow ie (Network Eng.)
0700 Michael Lee
0724 Irene
0756 - Jame (OneNet)
0808 Kristan Montgom ery (CIRT)
08 13 Reg inald Marsha ll (USCIS EWO)
08 13 Meridith Founta in (CIRT)
08 13 Rob ert •Ky le" Lord (CIRT)
08 18 Lou is Harris (USCIS Firewa ll)
0820 Shelby Fayette (PbM)
09 12 Hewad Benawa (Performance Eng.)
09 19 Paul Byrd (PbM)
0927 Wesley Stephens (AWS)
0930 Michael Geary (CAMINO)

All groups that should be on the call are on it and if anyone feels someone needs to be added , CIRTis
reaching out to get them on line .

Senior Network Engineer
OIT/EUS NATIONS
The Salient CRGT Team

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From: Ruppel, Joanna

Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:37 AM
To: Gill, Lori R; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000017

 Thank you. Alex, do we know if any other systems are impacted?
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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(b)(6)

From: Gill, Lori R
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
Good morning Jennifer and Joanna,
Todd is here with me now. OIT stood up a Critical Incident Response Team on Friday. At the present
time, we do not have an information about the root cause. It does not appear to be a CAMINO issue, as
CAMINO is working domestically. It appears to be an IT infrastructure issue. As we get more
information, we will keep you updated. Since we think it is an infrastructure issue, the DIT(it)/CAMINO
team cannot do much to resolve it except to continue to follow up and monitor OIT's efforts. Todd is
actively monitoring the situation and we will reassess whether to elevate the issue in OIT around
lunchtime. We don't think calling OIT first thing will help just yet.
We will keep you updated.
Lori

From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 8:42 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Gill, Lori R; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: FW: CAMINO not working overseas

Jennifer,
For your awareness,CAM I NO hasbeendown for out internationaloffices since Friday. As you
can imagine, is quite disruptive. We still do not know the reason. It works in the US.
Joanna

JoannaRuppel
Chief, InternationalOperationsDivision
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

AMERICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000018

 Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

(b)( 6) ._____

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From: Sliger, Clyde R (CTR)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:55:46 AM
To: Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN); Otten, Henry D; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian) (CTR); Gardner, Todd E;
Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter, Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas
CIRTcall is going on now, no resolution at this time and no ETR.

Senior Network Engineer
OIT/EUS NATIONS
The Salient CRGT Team

IOCONUS D prment
Main Number
(b)(6)
202-272-1350

Direct Number
Cell Number
FAX Number

https://dhsuscisprod.service-now.com/mylT

From: Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN)
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 7:55 AM
To: Otten, Henry D; McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Morning Everyone,
Confirming that CAMINO is not working here in MEX, and for what I can see for LACC
as well.
Thanks!

(b )(6)
Alfredo Zenteno

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zenteno@uscis. dhs. gov

From: Otten, Henry D
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 2:51 PM
To: McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000019

 (CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J; Zenteno, Alfredo (FSN)
Subject: RE: CAMINO not working overseas

Update: Engineering teams at USCIS,DHS and Amazon Cloud have been troubleshooting
Friday. No resolution.

all day

Henry Otten
Refugee Affairs, Asylum and International Operations

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From: Otten, Henry D
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 7: 13 AM
To: McAllum, Jessica L; Lee, Joy L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Baker, Roy L (CTR); Sliger, Clyde R (CTR); Carter, Carl B (Brian)
(CTR); Gardner, Todd E; Langlois, Joseph E; Johnson, Bobbie L; Fatica, Erin K; Lassen, Brett H; Spalter,
Brian M; Monica, Donald J
Subject: CAMINO not working overseas

10,

INC610767 - ticket is open
Other affected applications are NASS and MylT.
IT is troubleshooting to determine if firewall or SLOPE is causing the problems.
Nuta initiated troubleshooting.
Henry

Henry Otten
Refugee Affairs , Asylum and International Operations

(b)(6)

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Services

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000020

 From:

Sent:
To:
Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

Jon-Paul (JP) Saunier
Asylum Officer, Operations Branch
DHSI USCISI RAIO IASM DIV

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

Saunier, Jon-Paul
Monday, May 22, 2017 12:27 PM
Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B;
Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M;
Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C {Alex); Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth
E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett, Christopher R; Bello Leon, Melissa R
Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB
HQASM Flores 052217.xlsx

(b)(5) (b)(6)

DHS-18-0360-S-000021

 From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 9:45 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B; Radel, David M; Daum,
Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke
A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Ortman, Alma M;
Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000022

 Washington, D.C.
Office Numberl.-------.1

(b )( 6)

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 9:35 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel, David M; Daum,
Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke
A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Ortman, Alma M;
Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000023

 Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)(6)
Office Number:.-!

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E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:51 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel, David M; Daum,
Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke
A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Ortman, Alma M;
Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000024

 Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)(6)
Office Number:.--------,

(b )(5) (b )(6)

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 9:19 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel, David M; Daum,
Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke
A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Ortman, Alma M;
Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )( 6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000025

 Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

(b)(5) (b)(6)

Washington, D.C.-"'·-------.
(b )(6)
Office Number:
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 10:04 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel, David M; Daum,
Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke
A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Ortman, Alma M;
Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000026

 Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
~----~
(b )(6)
Office Number:......,_~---~
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

(b)(5) (b)(6)

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 9:26 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel, David M; Daum,
Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke
A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Ortman, Alma M;
Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000027

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.Cr"-"·------.
Office Number:I

I

(b)(6)

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:41 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel, David M; Daum,
Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke
A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Ortman, Alma M;
Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000028

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:l.---------.1
(b )( 6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 11:00 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000029

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
.--------,
Office Number..._ ____
__. (b)(6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 9:02 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB
(b)(5) (b)(6)

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PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000030

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:~!
(b)(6)

---~I

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 1:57 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000031

 Gossett, Christopher R; Bello Leon, Melissa R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

JP Saunier

Asylum Officer

~~~~;;~~: ~:"t~1
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(b)(6)

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2017 9:26 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000032

 Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
~----~
(b )(6)
Office Number:......._~---~
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 11:07 AM

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000033

 To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Numberl~---~I
(b)(6)

(b)(5) (b)(6)

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000034

 From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 9:14 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

Division

DHS-18-0360-S-000035

 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D..=C.=------~
Office Number:!

I (b)( 6)

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 10:51 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000036

 Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)( )
6
Office Number~!-----~
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:21 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000037

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b )(6)
Office Number:==========
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 10:01 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000038

 Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b )(6)
Office Number:l.-------.1

(b )(5) (b )( 6)

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 11:25 AM
To: Bello Leon, Melissa R; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000039

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

JP Saunier
Asylum Officer
Operations Branc~~---~I
USCIS/ASM DIV

l~I---~-

(b)( 6 )

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 11:11 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000040

 (b )(5) (b )(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
~
Washington, D.~C.
____
Office Number:I
I (b)(6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:37 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000041

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)( 6)
Office Number:~I ---~I
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 11:19 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000042

 (b )(5) (b )( 6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:I
I (b)( 6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2017 11:28 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000043

 (b )(5) (b )(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)(6)
Office Number:~I ---~I
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 10:47 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000044

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:I
I (b)( 6 )
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000045

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b )(6)
Office Number:.--------.
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 12:04 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000046

 Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.,"-C.'---------.
Office Number:I

I

(b)(5) (b)(6)

(b)( 6)

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000047

 From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:13 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

Division

DHS-18-0360-S-000048

 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
.--------,
(b)(6)
Office Number: _____
~
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 11:31 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

Good Morning,

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMERICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000049

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:l.--------.1
(b )(6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 10:21 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000050

 Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

(b)(5) (b)(6)

I (b )(6)
Washington, D.C.
Office Number._!____
___._
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov
From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 1:12 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000051

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)(6)
Office Number:l~---~I
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 12:10 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000052

 (b)(S) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:l~--~I
(b)(6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 9:42 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000053

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

I

Washington, D.C.
(b )( 6 )
Office Number:~!----~E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2017 9:28 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000054

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b )(6)
Office Numberl.-------.1
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov
From: Gossett, Christopher R

Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 2:36 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Bello Leon, Melissa R; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000055

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:06 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000056

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

T
l

Washington, D
Office Number:
(b )( 6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

I

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 1:27 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000057

 (b)(5) (b)(6)
Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number::=========
(b )(6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 11:11 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000058

 Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number::========
(b)(6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

AMERICAN

PVERSIGHT

(b)(5) (b)(6)

DHS-18-0360-S-000059

 From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:44 AM
To: Saunier, Jon-Paul; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:19 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000060

 Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

JP Saunier

(b)(5) (b)(6)

DHS/USCIS/RAIO/ ASM
Operations Division

~-~(b)(6)
From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 10: 13 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000061

 Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 12:25 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000062

 Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

JP Saunier
DHS/USCIS/RAIO/ ASM
Operations Division

I

I (b)(6)
From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 10:39 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B; Radel,

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000063

 David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )( 6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 9:57 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott,

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000064

 Elizabeth M; Gossett, Christopher R

Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

JPSaunier
DHS/USCIS/RAIO/ASM
Operations Division

(b )(6)
From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 11:02 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000065

 Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)
JP Saunier
DHS/USCIS/RAIO/ ASM
Operations Division

(b)(6)
From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 11:07 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000066

 Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )( 6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 9:56 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000067

 Christopher R; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

JPSaunier
DHS/USCIS/RAIO/ASM
Operations Division

I

I (b )(6)
From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 12:50 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000068

 Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Gossett,
Christopher R
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)
JP Saunier
DHS/USCIS/RAIO/ ASM
Operations Division

(b )(6)
From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2016 10:52 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;

AMERICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000069

 Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,
Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2016 2:00 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier,

AMERICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000070

 Jon-Paul; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

JPSaunier

(b)(6)

D

sylum Division
Office (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Cell (Monday, Thursday & Friday)

From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 11:51 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000071

 Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott,
Elizabeth M
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2016 10:04 AM
To: Scott, Elizabeth M; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000072

 JP Saunier

(b )(6)

(b)(5) (b)(6)

0 erations, Asylum Division
ffice (Tuesday & Wednesday)
,__ ___
Jell (Monday, Thursday & Friday)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2016 9:59 AM
To: Scott, Elizabeth M; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Gossett, Christopher R;

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000073

 Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)
JPSaunier

(b)( 6)

Operations, Asylum Division
Office (Tuesday & Wednesday)
~---~Cell
(Monday, Thursday & Friday)

I

I

From: Scott, Elizabeth M
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 11:40 AM
To: Saunier, Jon-Paul; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000074

 Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

Elizabeth Scott
Asylum Officer, Operations Branch, Asylum Division
Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Desk:I

I

(b)(5) (b)(6)
I USCIS I OHS

(b )( 6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 12:26 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000075

 Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Gossett, Christopher R;
Scott, Elizabeth M; Saunier, Jon-Paul
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

JP Saunier
Ops Branch, Asylum Division

(b )(6)
From: Scott, Elizabeth M
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2016 10:25 AM
To: Saunier, Jon-Paul; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000076

 Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Mura, Elizabeth E; Gossett, Christopher R
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

Elizabeth Scott
Asylum Officer, Operations Branch, Asylum Division
Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Deskl

I USCIS I OHS

I (b )( 6)

From: Saunier, Jon-Paul
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 11: 14 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000077

 Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura, Elizabeth E; Gossett,
Christopher R
Subject: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

JPSaunier
Ops Branch, Asylum Division

(b )(6)
From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 11:04 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000078

 Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura,
Elizabeth E
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:19 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B; Radel,
David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong, Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V;
Kirkland, Brooke A; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman,
Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura,

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000079

 Elizabeth E; Gossett, Christopher R

Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

From: Gossett, Christopher R
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 2:51 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B;
Mcintosh, Andrea S; Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Katz, Jonathan E; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H;
Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Pitti,
Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura, Elizabeth E
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000080

 Christopher R. Gossett
HQ Asylum Officer, Operations Branch
USCIS- RAIO-Asylum
20 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 6030
Washington, DC 20529

Tel·I

Cell:I

I

(b)(5) (b)(6)

I (b)( 6)

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 9:27 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B;

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000081

 Mcintosh, Andrea S; Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Katz, Jonathan E; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H;
Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D;
Gossett, Christopher R; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura, Elizabeth E; Bello Leon,
Melissa R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)(6)
Office Number:

1.--------.1

E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000082

 From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 10: 13 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirillo, Ashley B;
Mcintosh, Andrea S; Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Katz, Jonathan E; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H;
Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D;
Gossett, Christopher R; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura, Elizabeth E; Bello Leon,
Melissa R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

Division

DHS-18-0360-S-000083

 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
~ (b)( )
Washington, D.~C.
____
6
Office Number.....,.._
____
~
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:39 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B;
Mcintosh, Andrea S; Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Katz, Jonathan E; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H;
Bello Leon, Melissa R; Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B;
Dhabalia, Dimple D; Gossett, Christopher R; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura,
Elizabeth E
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000084

 * Flores litigation-related

& privileged

*

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:==========
(b)(6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:55 PM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B;
Mcintosh, Andrea S; Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Katz, Jonathan E; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H;
Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D;
Gossett, Christopher R; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura, Elizabeth E; Bello Leon,
Melissa R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000085

 (b )(5) (b )(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
(b)(6)
Office Number:l.-------.1
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2016 8:37 AM
To: Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B;
Mcintosh, Andrea S; Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Katz, Jonathan E; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H;
Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D;
Gossett, Christopher R; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura, Elizabeth E; Bello Leon,
Melissa R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b )(5) (b )( 6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000086

 (b)(5) (b)(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
~----~
(b )(6)
Office Number:,__ ____
~
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Bello Leon, Melissa R
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2016 10:41 AM
To: Groom, Molly M
Cc: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B;
Mcintosh, Andrea S; Radel, David M; Daum, Robert L; Gadson, Irvin C; Varghese, Sunil R; Hong,
Marianne X; McDonnell, Audrey V; Kirkland, Brooke A; Katz, Jonathan E; Ooi, Maura M; Shafi, Amina H;
Mekjian, Gerard J; Grammer, Alexandra C; Ortman, Alma M; Evans, Bryan B; Dhabalia, Dimple D;
Gossett, Christopher R; Pitti, Jose C; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Scott, Elizabeth M; Mura, Elizabeth E; Bello Leon,
Melissa R
Subject: RE: Flores-related reporting & metrics each Monday and Thursday COB

(b)(5) (b)(6)

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000087

 (b )(5) (b )(6)

Melissa Bello Leon
Student Trainee -Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.
Office Number:I
I (b )( 6)
E-mail: melissa.r.belloleon@uscis.dhs.gov

AMEHICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000088

 From:

Sent:
To:

Subject:
Attachments:

(b )(5)

Higgins, Jennifer B
Monday, May 22, 2017 1:59 PM
Ruppel, Joanna; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone,
Mary M
URGENT:review by Division Chiefs/Deputies
Proposal_Consolidated Screening Center 051917.docx; NSVCVision Stmnt
Outline.docx; CBP_NSVC Case slide deck v8 051817.pptx

Sorry for just seeing this.I

From: Davidson, Andrew J
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 11:04 AM
To: Meckley, Tammy M; Renaud, Daniel M; Neufeld, Donald W; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Symons, Craig M;
Higgins, Jennifer B; Kerns, Kevin J
Cc: Emrich, Matthew D; Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L
Subject: FW: vision statement
Associate Directors,
Apologies for the short notice but I want to provide you visibility on the preliminary OHSframework and
vision statement for a national vetting center. Keep in mind that another round of solicited input will be
sent to OHSOperational Components this Wednesday via the OHSShared Vetting Services Governance
Board but I would ask that you provide me your preliminary input and comments by COB today so we
can meet CBP's requested deadline. There are obviously more questions than answers but these
documents should serve as the proposed roadmap.
Thanks,
Andrew Davidson
Deputy Associate Director
Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
andrew.j.davidson@uscis.dhs.gov
l(c)
(b)(6)

I

l(o)I

From: Lester-Saura, Victoria
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:43 AM
To: Downey, Teresa K (Terri)
Cc: LANGHOFF,EDWARDJ; Troye, Olivia; Latta, John
Subject: FW: vision statement

Referred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

A

ll.iAI\J

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000089

 Referred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

AM[ HICAN

PVERSIGHT

DHS-18-0360-S-000090

 Referred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Referred to Department of Homeland Security

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 From:

Higgins, Jennifer B

Sent:

Monday, May 22, 2017 2:54 PM

To:

Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L

Subject:
Attachments:

RE: Processing Times Decision Memo/

comments

FW: Processing Times Decision Memo

These don't seem to match the memo I have. I'm confused. Here's the version you guys should have
been working on with IO's comments included.

From: Kim, Ted H
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:28 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo / comments
Yes, I've reviewed the memo, and we discussed these comments at this morning's management
meeting.

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:26 PM
To: Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L
Subject: FW: Processing Times Decision Memo / comments
Have you guys looked at the memo and do you guys agree with this?

From: Pilotti, David A
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 1:13 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Dhabalia, Dimple D; Palmer, Ann M; Gill, Lori R; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; McAllum, Jessica L
Subject: FW: Processing Times Decision Memo / comments
Jennifer,

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David

David Pilotti
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Dep~rtrent of Homeland Security
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Mobile:

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:12 AM
To: Hoefer, Michael D
Cc: Chang, Lin
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo

Thanks again, Mike. We'd appreciate having two RAIO POCs-Jessica McAllum and David Pilotti. We
will also provide some feedback on the decision memo by Friday given that it does impact some of our
workloads.

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 Best, Jennifer
From: Hoefer, Michael D
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 1:47 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Chang, Lin
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo

Jennifer,
Don't feel embarrassed. We originally invited Joe Langlois and as I look back at our meeting notes I see
you never had a representative. We have been focusing on processing time data out of C3, C4, and ELIS
so far. At some point in the future we would like to talk to how we might do the same for 1-589
etc. No need to answer to the decision memo.
If you do want to provide a representative to keep on the latest developments please send a note to me
or Lin Chang.
Mike
Michael Hoefer
Chief, Office of Performance and Quality
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Michael.D.Hoefer@uscis.dhs.gov

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contain information that is sensitive or protected by applicable law. Unauthorized use or dissemination
of this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please
notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies. Thank you.

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Hoefer, Michael D
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo

Hi, Mike. I'm embarrassed to say that no one here seems to know who our representatives were for this
WG. Could you please let me know?

From: Hoefer, Michael D
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 11:56 AM
To: Chang, Lin; Porto, Victoria; Altice-Manear, Vanessa L; Gray, Gary L; Kerns, Kevin J; Melero, Mariela;

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 Borgen, Michael R; Renaud, Daniel M; Valverde, Michael; Rogers, Debra A; Herrmann, Mary K;
Rosenberg, Ronald M (Ron); Lafferty, John L; Nimick, Charles L (Locky); Geary, Andrew C; JosephsConway, Corliss A; Blacksten, Deborah A; Dumas, Jessica L; Lane, Rosemary M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Evans, Janna M; Bacote, Robert R (Bob); Burden, Tammany M; Quimby, Christopher M (Chris);
McConnell, James E; La Bella, Magteld H; Nettleton, Spencer C (CTR); Helfrich, John F (CTR); Arroyo,
Susan K; Contreras, Graciela; Martin, Heather A; Donnalley, Gia F; Neufeld, Donald W; Patching, Laura D
Cc: Selby, Cara M (Carrie); Cooper, Cleveland E; Davenport, Tangenika M; Biggs, Michael C; Cronic,
Michael A; Bedgood, Bernard II; Violett, Michael D
Subject: Processing Times Decision Memo

Good Morning,
On November 22, 2016, OPQ and Customer Service and Public Engagement kicked off the Processing
Times project with representatives from the Administrative Appeals Office, Field Operations Directorate,
Refugee, Asylum and International Operations, and Service Center Operations Directorate. This
meeting resulted in the formation of the Processing Times Working Group (PTWG).
The PTWG has held a series of meetings since the project initiated to build a set of best practices in
processing time computation. As the PTWG makes recommendations we will issue formal Processing
Times Computation Best Practice Decision Memorandums for your review. Attached is the first set of
decisions we are asking you to consider. These issues were discussed and recommended for your
review at the most recent PTWG meeting on April 27, 2017
Please review and return to me with your signature by Friday, May 19.
Thanks,

<< File: Decision Memo_Processing
Times ComputationBest Practice20170512.docx>>
Michael Hoefer
Chief, Office of Performance and Quality
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Michael.D.Hoefer@uscis.dhs.gov

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contain information that is sensitive or protected by applicable law. Unauthorized use or dissemination
of this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please
notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies. Thank you.

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 Pinkerton, Christopher M (Chris)
Higgins, Jennifer B
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 8:19 AM
Ruppel, Joanna; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H
Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Dhabalia, Dimple D
FW: Processing Times Decision Memo

From:

Sent:
To:
Cc:

Subject:

Hi there. Do we know who represents RAIO on the WG? Have any of you heard of/seen the attached doc before?

From: Hoefer, Michael D
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 11:56 AM
To: Chang, Lin; Porto, Victoria; Altice-Manear, Vanessa L; Gray, Gary L; Kerns, Kevin J; Melero, Mariela; Borgen, Michael
R; Renaud, Daniel M; Valverde, Michael; Rogers, Debra A; Herrmann, Mary K; Rosenberg, Ronald M (Ron) ; Lafferty, John

L; Nimick, Charles L (Locky); Geary, Andrew C; Josephs-Conway, Corliss A; Blacksten, Deborah A; Dumas, Jessica L;
Lane, Rosemary M; Higgins, Jennifer B; Evans, Janna M; Bacote, Robert R (Bob); Burden, Tammany M; Quimby,
Christopher M (Chris); McConnell, James E; La Bella, Magteld H; Nettleton, Spencer C (CTR); Helfrich , John F (CTR);
Arroyo, Susan K; Contreras, Graciela; Martin, Heather A; Donnalley, Gia F; Neufeld, Donald W; Patching, Laura D
Cc: Selby, Cara M (Carrie); Cooper, Cleveland E; Davenport, Tangenika M; Biggs, Michael C; Cronic, Michael A; Bedgood,
Bernard II; Violett, Michael D
Subject: Processing Times Decision Memo

Good Morning,
On November 22, 2016, OPQ and Customer Service and Public Engagement kicked off the Processing Times project with
representatives from the Administrative Appeals Office, Field Operations Directorate, Refugee, Asylum and International
Operations, and Service Center Operations Directorate. This meeting resulted in the formation of the Processing Times
Working Group (PTWG).
The PTWG has held a series of meetings since the project initiated to build a set of best practices in processing time
computation. As the PTWG makes recommendations we will issue formal Processing Times Computation Best Practice
Decision Memorandums for your review. Attached is the first set of decisions we are asking you to consider. These
issues were discussed and recommended for your review at the most recent PTWG meeting on April 27, 2017
Please review and return to me with your signature by Friday, May 19.
Thanks,

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 From:

Kim, Ted H

Sent:

Monday, May 22, 2017 2:59 PM

To:

Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L

Subject:
Attachments:

RE: Processing Times Decision Memo/
Alternate

Processing Time Methodology

comments
OPQ 10 3116.docx

Sorry to confuse. David was also commenting on this attached document, which was introduced at the
meetings he participated in. I
I

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:54 PM
To: Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo / comments
These don't seem to match the memo I have. I'm confused. Here's the version you guys should have
been working on with IO's comments included.

From: Kim, Ted H
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:28 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo / comments
Yes, I've reviewed the memo, and we discussed these comments at this morning's management
meeting.

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:26 PM
To: Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L
Subject: FW: Processing Times Decision Memo / comments
Have you guys looked at the memo and do you guys agree with this?

From: Pilotti, David A
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 1:13 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Dhabalia, Dimple D; Palmer, Ann M; Gill, Lori R; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; McAllum, Jessica L
Subject: FW: Processing Times Decision Memo / comments
Jennifer,

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I

Sorry for not getting comments in by last FridayJ

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David

David Pilotti
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Depart eot ~f HomelandSecurity
Mobile:

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 From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:12 AM
To: Hoefer, Michael D
Cc: Chang, Lin
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo

Thanks again, Mike. We'd appreciate having two RAIO POCs-Jessica McAllum and David Pilotti. We
will also provide some feedback on the decision memo by Friday given that it does impact some of our
workloads.
Best, Jennifer
From: Hoefer, Michael D
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 1:47 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Chang, Lin
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo

Jennifer,
Don't feel embarrassed. We originally invited Joe Langlois and as I look back at our meeting notes I see
you never had a representative. We have been focusing on processing time data out of C3, C4, and ELIS
so far. At some point in the future we would like to talk to how we might do the same for 1-589
etc. No need to answer to the decision memo.
If you do want to provide a representative to keep on the latest developments please send a note to me
or Lin Chang.
Mike
Michael Hoefer
Chief, Office of Performance and Quality
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

'-------'I

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Michael.D.Hoefer@uscis.dhs.gov

This email, along with any attachments, is intended solely for the use of the addressee(s) and may
contain information that is sensitive or protected by applicable law. Unauthorized use or dissemination
of this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please
notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies. Thank you.

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:15 AM

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 To: Hoefer, Michael D
Subject: RE: Processing Times Decision Memo

Hi, Mike. I'm embarrassed to say that no one here seems to know who our representatives were for this
WG. Could you please let me know?

From: Hoefer, Michael D
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 11:56 AM
To: Chang, Lin; Porto, Victoria; Altice-Manear, Vanessa L; Gray, Gary L; Kerns, Kevin J; Melero, Mariela;
Borgen, Michael R; Renaud, Daniel M; Valverde, Michael; Rogers, Debra A; Herrmann, Mary K;
Rosenberg, Ronald M (Ron); Lafferty, John L; Nimick, Charles L (Locky); Geary, Andrew C; JosephsConway, Corliss A; Blacksten, Deborah A; Dumas, Jessica L; Lane, Rosemary M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Evans, Janna M; Bacote, Robert R (Bob); Burden, Tammany M; Quimby, Christopher M (Chris);
McConnell, James E; La Bella, Magteld H; Nettleton, Spencer C (CTR); Helfrich, John F (CTR); Arroyo,
Susan K; Contreras, Graciela; Martin, Heather A; Donnalley, Gia F; Neufeld, Donald W; Patching, Laura D
Cc: Selby, Cara M (Carrie); Cooper, Cleveland E; Davenport, Tangenika M; Biggs, Michael C; Cronic,
Michael A; Bedgood, Bernard II; Violett, Michael D
Subject: Processing Times Decision Memo

Good Morning,
On November 22, 2016, OPQ and Customer Service and Public Engagement kicked off the Processing
Times project with representatives from the Administrative Appeals Office, Field Operations Directorate,
Refugee, Asylum and International Operations, and Service Center Operations Directorate. This
meeting resulted in the formation of the Processing Times Working Group (PTWG).
The PTWG has held a series of meetings since the project initiated to build a set of best practices in
processing time computation. As the PTWG makes recommendations we will issue formal Processing
Times Computation Best Practice Decision Memorandums for your review. Attached is the first set of
decisions we are asking you to consider. These issues were discussed and recommended for your
review at the most recent PTWG meeting on April 27, 2017
Please review and return to me with your signature by Friday, May 19.
Thanks,

<< File: Decision Memo_ProcessingTimes Computation Best Practice20170512.docx>>
Michael Hoefer
Chief, Office of Performance and Quality
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

(b)(6)
Michael.D.Hoefer@uscis.dhs.gov

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 This email, along with any attachments, is intended solely for the use of the addressee(s) and may
contain information that is sensitive or protected by applicable law. Unauthorized use or dissemination
of this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please
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 Liberto, James
Monday, May 22, 2017 3:26 PM
Chinni, Ellen; RAIO Clearance; Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson, Maura J; Dhabalia, Dimple D
Nasir, Syed A; Stover, Myles B
RE: FY2018 National Counterterrorism Budget (NCB) Data Collection Call
Due Tuesday, May 23
RE: FY2017 National Counterterrorism BDR - Due Monday, February 22

From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

Hello Ellen,
Please see the attached message from the Budget Formulation Branch concerning the budgetary
amounts for the FY2017 Submission. Will the Budget Formulation Branch continue to populate the
funding levels for FY16, FY17, FY18?
Thanks
James Liberto
Chief, Resource Management Branch
Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Directorate
US Citizenship & Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security

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cell:I~---~
fax: (202) 272-1350
James.Liberto@uscis.dhs.gov

From: Chinni, Ellen
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 4:27 PM

To: RAIO Clearance; Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson,
Maura J; Dhabalia, Dimple D
Cc: Nasir, Syed A; Stover, Myles B
Subject: FY 2018 National Counterterrorism Budget (NCB) Data Collection Call Due Tuesday, May 23
Importance: High
Good Afternoon RAIO The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) has requested updated data on actual counterterrorism
spending in FY2016 and estimated funding for FYs2017 and 2018 to help meetthe objectives of the
U.S. National Strategy for Counterterrorism.
The following documents are attached:
•
•
•

Attachment 1 - NCTCcover memo and instructions
Attachment 2 - OHS NCB Data Collection Tool
Attachment 3 -To help with this data call and for reference, we are attaching RAIO's last
response from Feb/March 2016 to the OCFO/Budget Formulation Branch

The data call is similar to last year's data call. However, the Data Collection file is a bit more complex
and has more drop down arrows on its columns.

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 Please provide your completed NCB Data Tool by COB Tuesday, May 23 so that we can respond to DHS
by May 31. We are factoring in ample time for review and clearance as well as the Memorial Day
holiday.
If you have any questions please contact Azmat Nasir at Azmat.nasirl@uscis.dhs.gov
myles.b.stover@uscis.dhs.gov or myself at Ellen.chinni@uscis.dhs.gov

Myles Stover at

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Ellen Chinni
Budget Analyst
Budget Formulation Branch
Budget and Planning Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Room 4010
Washington DC 20529
Ellen.chinni@uscis.dhs.gov

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 Pinkerton, Christopher M (Chris)
From:
Sent:
To:

RAIO Clearance
Friday, February 12, 2016 1:30 PM
Allen, Eugene A; Chiorazzi, Anne; Khalsa, Mirian R; Liberto, James; Palmer, Ann M; Potts,
LeRoy G; Russo, Elisabeth Y; Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff, Karen A; Tomlyanovich,
William J (Bill)
Baker, Katherine H; Gill, Lori R; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Higgins,
Jennifer B; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Langlois, Joseph E; Nicholson, Maura J; Roma,
Joseph T; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L
RE:FY 2017 National Counterterrorism BDR - Due Monday, February 22
Att. 3 - FY17 MASTERTEMPLATE- FOUO To Programs.xlsx; FY 2017 National
Counterterrorism BDR - Due Monday, February 22

Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

Additional clarification from OCFO regarding this tasker.
Responses are due by 4:00pm, Monday, 2/22/16.

From: Cristiani, Juan L
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 2:05 PM
To: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance
Cc: Baker, Katherine H; Liberto, James; Fredericks, Christopher; Nasir, Syed A; Van Hoesen, Shane T; White, Jacquelyn D
Subject: RE: FY 2017 National Counterterrorism BDR - Due Monday, February 22
Good Afternoon RAIO,
For this data call, please only update the description of each RAIO division in column I of the data call template.
We will insert budget data for FYs,2015, 2016, and 2017.
I discussed this with James Liberto yesterday and told him that we would fil this in.
Please let me know if you have questions. Thank you.
Juan
Juan L. Cristiani, Budget Analyst
Budget and Planning Division
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
PhoneJ
Fax: 202-272-1723

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Services

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Juan.L.Cristiani@uscis.dhs.gov

From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1:57 PM
To: Allen, Eugene A; Chiorazzi, Anne; Colic, Mirian E; Liberto, James; Palmer, Ann M; Potts, LeRoy G; Russo, Elisabeth Y;

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 Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff, Karen A; Tomlyanovich, William J (Bill)
Cc: Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Fritz, Debra A; Gill, Lori R; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C;
Higgins, Jennifer B; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Langlois, Joseph E; Nicholson, Maura J; RAIO Clearance; Roma, Joseph
T; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L
Subject: FW: FY 2017 National Counterterrorism BDR - Due Monday, February 22
Importance: High

Good afternoon all,
Per OCFO, please see attached/below

data call. Responses are due by 4:00pm, Monday, 2/22/16.

Thank you,
RAIO Clearance
Alma Ortman

From: Cristiani, Juan L
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:43 PM
To: Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance
Cc: Baker, Katherine H; Liberto, James; Fredericks, Christopher; Nasir, Syed A; Van Hoesen, Shane T; White, Jacquelyn D
Subject: FY 2017 National Counterterrorism BDR - Due Monday, February 22
Importance: High
Good Afternoon RAIO,
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) has requested updated data on actual counterterrorism spending in FY
2015 and estimated funding for FYs2016 and 2017 to help meet the objectives of the U.S. National Strategy for
Counterterrorism.
The following documents are attached:
•
•
•
•

Attachment 1 - Data submission guidelines
Attachment 2 - NCTCcover memo
Attachment 3 - Template pre-populated with the program narrative and funding information from last year for
FY 2015 and FY 2016. I also put in actual grants information for FY 2015 and estimates for 2016 and 2017.
Last year's final submission (dated 3-23-15)

The data call is similar to last year, but there are now two new parts: one in columns Land M and another in Rand
S. The first part is to say whether or not the activity supports countering Homegrown Violent Extremism or not in Land
provide supporting information in M. The second new part is to say whether not the activity supports countering ISIL or
not in Rand provide supporting information in S.
Action Required
Please review the narrative for the RAIO activities in column I of lines 9 to 11 of the FY16 Submission - U or U-FOUO
worksheet in Attachment 3 to determine if it needs to be modified.
Please also update the FY 2015 actuals in W to Y and estimates for FY 2016 and FY 2017 in columns AC to AE and Al to
AK respectively (Please disregard the hidden columns. These are for cells that we have not filled out for the data
call). Please ensure that the FY 2016 estimate only reflects approved AOP activity and enhancements. The data for FY
2015 and FY 2016 is from last year's submission.
Please provide your revisions by COB Monday, February 22 so that we can respond to OHS by February 29.

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 Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you very much for your help.
Juan

Juan L. Cristiani, Budget Analyst
Budget and Planning Division
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Phone:I
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 Pinkerton, Christopher M (Chris)
From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

Importance:

Cristiani, Juan L
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:43 AM
Langlois, Joseph E; Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance
Baker, Katherine H; Liberto, James; Fredericks, Christopher; Nasir, Syed A; Van Hoesen,
Shane T; White, Jacquelyn D
FY 2017 National Counterterrorism BDR - Due Monday, February 22
Att. 1 - Unclassified Instructions.pdf; Att. 2 - Memo.pdf; Att. 3 - FY17 MASTER
TEMPLATE- FOUO To Programs.xlsx; FY16 MASTERTEMPLATE --- UNCLASSIFIEDFOUO - DHS - USCIS_03-23-15 Final.xlsx
High

Good Afternoon RAIO,
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) has requested updated data on actual counterterrorism spending in FY
2015 and estimated funding for FYs2016 and 2017 to help meet the objectives of the U.S. National Strategy for
Counterterrorism.
The following documents are attached:
•
•
•
•

Attachment 1 - Data submission guidelines
Attachment 2 - NCTCcover memo
Attachment 3 - Template pre-populated with the program narrative and funding information from last year for
FY 2015 and FY 2016. I also put in actual grants information for FY 2015 and estimates for 2016 and 2017.
Last year's final submission (dated 3-23-15)

The data call is similar to last year, but there are now two new parts: one in columns Land M and another in Rand
S. The first part is to say whether or not the activity supports countering Homegrown Violent Extremism or not in Land
provide supporting information in M. The second new part is to say whether not the activity supports countering ISIL or
not in Rand provide supporting information in S.
Action Required
Please review the narrative for the RAIO activities in column I of lines 9 to 11 of the FY16 Submission - U or U-FOUO
worksheet in Attachment 3 to determine if it needs to be modified.

Please also update the FY 2015 actuals in W to Y and estimates for FY 2016 and FY 2017 in columns AC to AE and Al to
AK respectively (Please disregard the hidden columns. These are for cells that we have not filled out for the data
call). Please ensure that the FY 2016 estimate only reflects approved AOP activity and enhancements. The data for FY
2015 and FY 2016 is from last year's submission.
Please provide your revisions by COB Monday, February 22 so that we can respond to OHS by February 29.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you very much for your help.
Juan

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 Juan L. Cristiani, Budget Analyst
Budget and Planning Division
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Phone:I
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Fax: 202-272-1723
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 From:

Sent:
To:
Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B
Monday, May 22, 2017 8:42 PM
Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Strack, Barbara L; Ruppel, Joanna
Palmer, Ann M; Kim, Ted H; Nicholson, Maura J; McAllum, Jessica L; Stone,
Mary M
RE: Update On FY 18 PPA Framework Options
Discussion of and approaches for setting expectations of "timely"
performance; Performance Goal Changes for FY 18_PDRI
editsR_tracked.docx; PROPOSEDNew Universal Quality Goals - Draft
quality cust svc leadership mission.docx

Good evening,
I apologize for the multiple e-mails but we received further guidance this afternoon. It was confirmed
that James selected a PPA Framework following his meeting with Kathy last week. The framework is:
1. Quality Goal - One universal quality goal for all of USCIS.
2. Timeliness/Efficiency Goal - One universal timeliness and efficiency goal for all of USCIS.This
goal would include language related to timeliness and productivity.
3. National Security/Fraud Goal - Universal goal for appropriate positions (i.e. officers).
4. Optional Goals - Up to 2-3 position-specific goals to be pulled from a Directorate-managed goal
library.
While it appears the framework has been established, the language for the Quality Goal and the newly
proposed Timeliness/Efficiency Goal is still open for discussion. Unfortunately, the timeframe to develop
the final proposal has been accelerated. As per Kathy, James expects to be briefed on the final product
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the week of June 18 . It is unclear who will represent the Steering Committee at this briefing.
Committee representatives have been tasked with the following:
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Provide feedback to the Quality Goal Sub-Committee on Option 3 (attached file entitled
"Performance Goal Changes for FY18 PDRI editsR tracked") by COB Wednesday. Feedback will
be consolidated by that group and a revised goal will be shared on Friday. Ann and I will
consolidate our feedback and comments to share with you tomorrow. Once you have reviewed,
we will consolidate any feedback you provide.
Provide feedback on the approaches for setting expectations of timeliness to the Timeliness
Goal Sub-Committee by Friday (see the e-mail attached). Our feedback will be consolidated and
considered by the Sub-Committee. A draft universal goal on timeliness will be shared with us for
comment next week. Please send Ann and I any thoughts you want to share.
While the framework above has been approved by James, Kathy wants feedback on an idea that
she is interested in which is the introduction of a "Cultural" Goal. We don't have much to share
on that but the attached goal (formerly Goal #4 entitled "PROPOSEDNew Universal Quality
Goals - Draft quality cust svc leadership mission") is something like what she has in mind. We
are inclined not to voice support for that goal unless any of you disagree. From our perspective
much of that is covered in the core competencies.

We can schedule a meeting if desired, however, we realize the short turnaround time may make that
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 Thanks,
Ashley

From: Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 1:23 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L; Strack, Barbara L; Ruppel, Joanna
Cc: Palmer, Ann M
Subject: Update On FY 18 PPA Framework Options
Good afternoon,
Ann and I just got off the phone with Angelia Neal from HCT. She is the main POCfor the Performance
Management Steering Committee under Kathy Hochman. Last Thursday, Kathy informed us that she had
updated guidance from James on the proposed PPAframeworks but shared no insights at that time.
Instead, she sent an invitation to brief us on his guidance this afternoon, thirty minutes before our
regularly scheduled meeting with the Union.
Angelia Neal reached out to us because at one point we expressed interest in keeping some version of
the current quality goals. She informed us that James was briefed on the various framework options
and that he indicated the current goals should not be on the table. He voiced support for moving to one
universal quality goal but did not indicate a preference for the language contemplated in Option 3 or
Option 4. We asked whether that meant we could propose a new language as no one in our organization
indicated much interest in either Option 3 or Option 4. Angelia said she was not sure whether we could
put more options on the table at this time.
We expressed concern that options were being taken off the table without the benefit of feedback, as
well as the fact that we (as representatives) were not being given sufficient time to discuss this change
with our leadership before being asked to make a recommendation in front of the Union this afternoon.
As a result, we explained it was unlikely we would be able to voice support for Option 3 or Option 4
today. We indicated that it would have been better for them to brief us Thursday afternoon or Friday
when we would have had time to discuss it internally but since they had not, we had to go with the
options our leadership had signed off on.
After the call with Angelia, I reached out to my FOD, SCOPS,and IRIScounterparts because we did not
want them to be surprised at this afternoon's pre-meeting and have no time to prepare. Angelia said we
were the only representatives she was reaching out to (likely because we are the most vocal). I have
not heard back from the other representatives yet. If you would like to discuss this with Ann and I,
please let us know. Otherwise, we intend to voice support for the options we identified during the
meeting (#6 with the ability only to keep the Quality/Customer Service goal and #2 as our alternate).
Thanks,
Ashley
Ashley Caudill-Mirilla
Management Branch Chief
Asylum Division

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From:

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To:

Subject:

Cowan, Robert M
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 3:04 PM
Wadsworth, Lee Ann D (CTR)
Discussion of and approaches for setting expectations of "timely" performance

Colleagues,
Keith and I offer the following as a basis for our discussion next Monday. I look forward to it.
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 WARNING: This document is FOR ClFFlClAL USE ONLY (FClUO). It contains information that may be exempt from public release
under the Freedom oflnformation Act (5 U.S.C. 552). This document is not to be released to the public or other people who do not have
a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the originator. If you believe you received it in error, please notify me
immediately. Thanks.

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 Hall, Janis V
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:28 AM
Schwartz, Mark A; Mccament, James W; Meckley, Tammy M; Renaud,
Daniel M; Kerns, Kevin J; Sapko, Jeffrey M; Groom, Molly M; Neufeld,
Donald W; Hysen, Eric; Carter, Constance L; Blair, David A; Renaud, Tracy
L; Melero, Mariela; Young, Todd P; Swanson, Toni; Davidson, Andrew J;
Valverde, Michael; Winship, Courtney A; Quinn, Kevin T; Abiose, Adijatu C;
Higgins, Jennifer B; Pastrana-Lujan, Maria P; Smith, Timothy R; Norton,
Glenn E; Rather, Michael B; Walters, Jessica S; Emrich, Matthew D;
Symons, Craig M; Risch, Carl C; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Neill, Stephanie J;
Odar, Elizabeth
Clark, Levita S; Van Demark, Henry; Denayer, Larry C
Transformation Documents
Concept of Operations Draft 2017.05.22.docx; ESCCharter Draft
2017.05.22.docx; Proposed Governance Structure Draft 2017.05.22.docx;
TLC Charter Draft 2017 .05.22.docx

From:

Sent:
To:

Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

All,
Attached, please find the Transformation Documents accepted for OHSsubmission, for reference at
today's Transformation Leadership Meeting.
Thank you.
VR

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Transformation Management Branch
Resource Management Division (RMD)
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
U.S. Citizenshi~ & Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Subject:

Bradley, Amal
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:03 AM
Higgins, Jennifer B
RE:Asylum Division Directors' Dinner July 12th

Done.
Thank you,

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:51 PM
To: Bradley, Amal
Subject: FW: Asylum Division Directors' Dinner July 12th
Importance: High
Can you RSVPfor me and put on my calendar? Thanks!

From: Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:30 PM
To: RAIO - Executive Leadership
Subject: Asylum Division Directors' Dinner July 12th
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
I am writing to invite you to the Asylum Division Directors' Dinner on July 12th from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
EST. The dinner will be held at Ghibellina and will feature a seated dinner in a private room. The
th
restaurant is located at 1610 14 Street, NW, Washington, D.C. More information can be found at the
restaurant's website: http://www.ghibellina.com/.
If you would like to attend or would like more information, please let me know. We are still working
through the menu options, i.e. family style v. individual plates. If family style is selected, we will be sure
to solicit feedback on the menu to ensure that everyone's dietary requirements are
accommodated. Menu selections will be circulated shortly thereafter in accordance with timelines
established by the restaurant. Please RSVPby June 16th
Thanks,
Ashley
Ashley Caudill-Mirilla
Management Branch Chief
Asylum Division

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 From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Higgins, Jennifer B
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:39 AM
Gill, Lori R; Gardner, Todd E
FW: Transformation Documents
Concept of Operations Draft 2017.05.22.docx; ESCCharter Draft
2017.05.22.docx; Proposed Governance Structure Draft 2017.05.22.docx;
TLC Charter Draft 2017 .05.22.docx

Can you do a quick review to see if there are any big items we flagged that they didn't address?

From: Hall, Janis Y
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:28 AM

To: Schwartz, Mark A; Mccament, James W; Meckley, Tammy M; Renaud, Daniel M; Kerns, Kevin J;
Sapko, Jeffrey M; Groom, Molly M; Neufeld, Donald W; Hysen, Eric; Carter, Constance L; Blair, David A;
Renaud, Tracy L; Melero, Mariela; Young, Todd P; Swanson, Toni; Davidson, Andrew J; Valverde,
Michael; Winship, Courtney A; Quinn, Kevin T; Abiose, Adijatu C; Higgins, Jennifer B; Pastrana-Lujan,
Maria P; Smith, Timothy R; Norton, Glenn E; Rather, Michael B; Walters, Jessica S; Emrich, Matthew D;
Symons, Craig M; Risch, Carl C; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Neill, Stephanie J; Odar, Elizabeth
Cc: Clark, Levita S; Van Demark, Henry; Denayer, Larry C
Subject: Transformation Documents
All,
Attached, please find the Transformation Documents accepted for DHS submission, for reference at
today's Transformation Leadership Meeting.
Thank you.

VR

fJ"'4t.?/all,
Transformation Management Branch
Resource Management Division (RMD)
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

Gardner, Todd E
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:50 AM
Higgins, Jennifer B
Gill, Lori R
FW: Transformation Documents
Concept of Operations Draft 2017.05.22.docx; ESCCharter Draft
2017.05.22.docx; Proposed Governance Structure Draft 2017.05.22.docx;
TLC Charter Draft 2017 .05.22.docx

Hi Jennifer:
RAIO Clearance did not receive any feedback to forward to the requesting party. I understand that you
received some comments from Joanna Ruppel on the CONOPS,which I was just able to obtain, and
which was not sent to the requesting party since Joanna's effort occurred outside of the RAIO Clearance
process. I compared the latest CONOPSand it does not reflect any of Joanna's feedback; however, most
of Joanna's feedback were not in the form or edits, but were questions or concerns. I hope that this
helps. Please let me know if there is anything else that you need.
Todd E Gardner-DHS/USCIS/RAIO-i~---~I

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:39 AM
To: Gill, Lori R; Gardner, Todd E
Subject: FW: Transformation Documents
Can you do a quick review to see if there are any big items we flagged that they didn't address?

From: Hall, Janis Y
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:28 AM
To: Schwartz, Mark A; Mccament, James W; Meckley, Tammy M; Renaud, Daniel M; Kerns, Kevin J;
Sapko, Jeffrey M; Groom, Molly M; Neufeld, Donald W; Hysen, Eric; Carter, Constance L; Blair, David A;
Renaud, Tracy L; Melero, Mariela; Young, Todd P; Swanson, Toni; Davidson, Andrew J; Valverde,
Michael; Winship, Courtney A; Quinn, Kevin T; Abiose, Adijatu C; Higgins, Jennifer B; Pastrana-Lujan,
Maria P; Smith, Timothy R; Norton, Glenn E; Rather, Michael B; Walters, Jessica S; Emrich, Matthew D;
Symons, Craig M; Risch, Carl C; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Neill, Stephanie J; Odar, Elizabeth
Cc: Clark, Levita S; Van Demark, Henry; Denayer, Larry C
Subject: Transformation Documents
All,
Attached, please find the Transformation Documents accepted for OHSsubmission, for reference at
today's Transformation Leadership Meeting.
Thank you.
VR

fJ"'6i.?/all,
Transformation Management Branch

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To:
Cc:
Subject:

RAIO Clearance
Tuesday,May 23, 2017 9:14 AM
Higgins, Jennifer B
Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer,Alexandra C (Alex)
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

ok
RAIO Clearance
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:11 AM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: Dhabalia, Dimple D; RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Yes, wait since RAaD hassomeupdatedstats.

From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:09:58 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Dhabalia, Dimple D; RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hi Jennifer,

I was going to forward Joanna's response, but should I await RAD's Q2 &Q3, then?
RAIO Clearance
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:09 AM
To: Villasenor, Eissa M; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum
Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thank you!

From: Villasenor, Eissa M
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:04:21 PM
To: RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine,
Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;

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 Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hello all,
RAD is working on Q2 and Q3. We may have updatedstatsfor Q3.
Eissa
From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:03 AM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine,
Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thanks Joanna.
Hi all,

Should I forward this response?
Or await for answersto Q1 & Q2?
RAIO Clearance
Michael
From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:50 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine,
Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

I think we can usesome previoustalking points RAD preparedin responseto a similar question
from the hill to answerthe third question:

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USCIS Refugee,Asylum and InternationalOperationsDirectorate
Joanna.Ruppel uscis.dhs.gov

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:31 AM
To: Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L;
Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); RAIO
Clearance; Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine H
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hi All,

Just adding a few othersthat were not included in the initial email by Chris below.
DUE: 10am today
RAIO Clearance
Michael
From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:25 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy

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 Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAIO, OP&S,

Attached are three questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Memberon the House
Appropriations Subcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. DHS Budget hasrequestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told DHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.
Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
**************************************

Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

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To:
Cc:
Subject:

RAIO Clearance
Tuesday,May 23, 2017 11:09 AM
Higgins, Jennifer B
Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer,Alexandra C (Alex)
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

Will do
RAIO Clearance
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:06 PM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Just changethe first paragraphto read:

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:55: 15 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hi Jennifer,

Should I wait for Barbaraor go aheadand sendwhat we have?
Thanks
RAIO Clearance
Michael
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:02 AM
To: Villasenor, Eissa M; Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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 Barbara,

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From: Villasenor, Eissa M
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:56:22 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:47 AM
To: Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Ok. Thanks!

From: Mura, Elizabeth E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:34:04 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Revised:

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Elizabeth E. Mura
Operations Branch Chief - Asylum Division
Refugee,Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
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Fax: (202)272-1681
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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:26 AM
To: Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx
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From: Mura, Elizabeth E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:23:52 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Here's our response:

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Operations Branch Chief - Asylum Division
Refugee,Asylum and International Operations Directorate
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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:11 AM
To: Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIOClearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIOClearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thanks everyone!

From: Mura, Elizabeth E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:10:36 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIOClearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIOClearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

We're finishing up QI.
Elizabeth E. Mura
Operations Branch Chief - Asylum Division
Refugee,Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:07 AM
To: RAIOClearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum
Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H; RAIOClearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAD,ASM
How are you coming on the other two? RecommendsendingJoanna'sdraft to RALD to get
them reviewing given the timeline.

From: RAIOClearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:02:37 PM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine,

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Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thanks Joanna.
Hi all,

Should I forward this response?
Or await for answersto Ql & Q2?
RAIO Clearance
Michael
From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:50 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine,
Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

I think we can usesome previoustalking points RAD preparedin responseto a similar question
from the hill to answerthe third question:

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Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:31 AM
To: Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L;
Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson, Maura J

Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); RAIO
Clearance; Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine H
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hi All,
Just adding a few othersthat were not included in the initial email by Chris below.
DUE: 10am today
RAIO Clearance
Michael
From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:25 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAIO, OP&S,
Attached are three questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member on the House
Appropriations Subcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. DHS Budget has requestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told DHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.

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 Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
**************************************

Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Phone:I< ,
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chris.fredericks@dhs.gov

Referred to Department of Homeland Security

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To:

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:17 AM

Cc:

Lafferty, John L

Subject:

RE:Asylum vetting/ screening

Hi Jennifer:

Kim, Ted H
Higgins, Jennifer B

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Thanks,
Ted

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:36 PM
To: Kim, Ted H
Cc: Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening
Thanks, Ted. I sent another message to you, John, and Angie. We'll need a consolidated roll up of the
facts to give to OCC.

From: Kim, Ted H
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:32 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

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OK, we'll hold off until we hear from OCC.

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:21 PM
To: Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

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 From: Kim, Ted H
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:52 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:43 PM
To: Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

RemovingAngie.

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From: Kim, Ted H
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 9:40:28 PM
To: Lafferty, John L; Higgins, Jennifer B; Gipson, Angela E
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

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From: Lafferty, John L
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Kim, Ted H; Gipson, Angela E
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

Jennifer,

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Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:11:51 PM
To: Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Gipson, Angela E
Subject: FW: Asylum vetting/ screening

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Guys,

I'd like to get an updateright away.

From: Groom, Molly M
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 7:39:51 PM
To: Davidson, Andrew J; Emrich, Matthew D; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Symons, Craig M
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

Craig did let Jamesand Trac know that we were lookin into the matterand oncewe havefull

Thanks.

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From: Davidson, Andrew J
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:26:20 PM
To: Emrich, Matthew D; Groom, Molly M; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Symons, Craig M
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening

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Whatever the assessment is, this should be communicated to James prior to his meeting with 51
tomorrow on the 60 day reportJ

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Andrew Davidson
Deputy Associate Director
Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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From: Emrich, Matthew D
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:16 PM

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Cc: Symons, Craig M
Subject: RE: Asylum vetting/ screening
Molly,
Thanks. While OCC is conductin

their review

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Matt

From: Groom, Molly M
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Emrich, Matthew D; Davidson, Andrew J; Higgins, Jennifer B
Cc: Symons, Craig M
Subject: Asylum vetting/ screening

Matt/ Andrew/ Jennifer--

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issues. Molly

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DHS-18-0360-S-000139

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To:

Cc:
Subject:

Palmer, Ann M
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:20 AM
Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson, Maura J; Lafferty, John L;
Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Gipson, Angela E; Dhabalia,
Dimple D; Sohrakoff, Karen A; Potts, LeRoy G
Kwan, Stephanie M; Kline, Jennifer M; Russo, Elisabeth Y; Chiorazzi, Anne
RE:Tuesday Touch Base on E.O.

All,
Here is the summary of latest actions and detailed extract from the EO tracker. They are current as of
about 11am today. I will bring copies of both documents to the meeting.
Thanks,
Ann

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-----Original Appointment----From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:04 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson, Maura J; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack,
Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Gipson, Angela
E; Palmer, Ann M; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Sohrakoff, Karen A; Potts, LeRoy G
Cc: Kwan, Stephanie M
Subject: Tuesday Touch Base on E.O.
When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:15 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where: RAIO Conf Room 6th Floor

5/18/2017 Meeting Update: The meeting time has changed due to a scheduling conflict . We
apologize for any inconvenience . Thank you .

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To:

Fredericks,Christopher
Tuesday,May 23, 2017 11:34 AM
RAIO Clearance;Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa,Colleen
R

Cc:

Subject:

Mccament, JamesW; Renaud,Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons,
Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, BarbaraL; Stone,
Mary M; RALD; Baker, KatherineH; Moore, JosephD; Kerns,
Kevin J; Borgen,Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; OCCClearance;Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel,Joanna
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

Thanks RAIO!
RALD - pleaselet us know if this is clearedor if you haveedits.
**************************************
Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Phone:I, ,
chris.fredericks@dhs.gov
From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:15 PM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hello,
Apologies for the delay. Here are RAIO's responses:

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Michael Defensor
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

We are finalizing. Hopeto havethe draft for OCC for review shortly.

From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:24:53 PM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAIO, OP&S,
Attached are three questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Memberon the House
Appropriations Subcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. DHS Budget hasrequestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told DHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.
Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
**************************************

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Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Phone:f
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chris.fredericks@dhs.gov

Referred to Department of Homeland Security

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To:

Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

Importance:

RAIO Clearance
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:24 PM
Villasenor, Eissa M; Asylum Taskers; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul;
Medina, Jorge E; Burdine, Tonya L
Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty,
John L; Mancuso, Deborah T; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar); Teferra,
Leikun; Nicholson, Maura J; Ruppel, Joanna; Gipson, Angela E; RAIO-FDNSIS; Sohrakoff, Karen A; Gill, Lori R; Potts, LeRoy G; Baker, Katherine H;
Dhabalia, Dimple D; RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Higgins, Jennifer B
FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report (DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
DRAFT_EO13780 Section 5 100-day Progress Report_Draft_052217.docx;
DHS Vetting Report.pdf
High

Hello,
Please see below and the attached.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
RAIO Clearance
Michael

From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec; Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance; Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); usersMGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
Luz F; USCIS Privacy Inquiries; Defensor, Michael R; MO-Clearance
Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; USCIS Exec Sec; USCIS Exec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,
Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017

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MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USCIS Office of the Executive Secretariat

□ (Cell)
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(Office)

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:28 PM
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Higgins, Jennifer B
FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report {DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
OHSVetting Report.pdf; DRAFT_E013780 Section 5 100-day Progress
Report_Draft_052217 USCIS.docx

From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

High

Importance:

Hi, RAIOI know your directorate had a lot of edits to the interview section in particular on the USCISreport. I've
updated this OHS report with the revised language and edits you provided, if it is helpful for you to work
off of this version. Please see attached.
Julie Farnam
Senior Advisor
Field Operations Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec; Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance; Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); USCIS MGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
Luz F; USCIS Privacy Inquiries; Defensor, Michael R; MO-Clearance
Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; USCIS Exec Sec; USCIS Exec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,
Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.

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 DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
We request a response from the following USCIS Offices: FOO, FONS, IRIS, OLA,
MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USC/S Office of the Executive Secretariat

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(Desk)
(Office)

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:34 PM
Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill,
Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M; Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina,
Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar); Potts, LeRoy G;
RAIO-FONS-IS;Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R;
Sohrakoff, Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia,
Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone, Mary
M; Strack, Barbara L
FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report (DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
OHSVetting Report.pdf; DRAFT_E013780 Section 5 100-day Progress
Report_Draft_052217 USCIS.docx; For reference only -USCIS100-Day
Vetting Report RAIO comments(Draft).docx

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To:

Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

Importance:

High

All,
Due by 5 - Julie gave us a head start by incorporating the comments we previously submitted. I have
also attached our prior comments (the file named For reference only-). Only provide comments on
the document DRAFT E013780.

From: Farnam, Julie E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:28 PM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report

Hi, RAIOI know your directorate had a lot of edits to the interview section in particular on the USCISreport. I've
updated this OHS report with the revised language and edits you provided, if it is helpful for you to work
off of this version. Please see attached.
Julie Farnam
Senior Advisor
Field Operations Directorate

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Citizenship

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From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec; Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance; Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); usersMGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
Luz F; USCIS Privacy Inquiries; Defensor, Michael R; MO-Clearance
Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; usersExec Sec; usersExec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,
Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
We request a response from the following USCIS Offices: FOD, FDNS, IRIS, OLA,
MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USC/SO ice o the Executive Secretariat
(Cell)
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(Office)

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Fredericks, Christopher;Whitney, RonaldW; RALD; RAIO
Clearance;Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa,Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens,JessicaD; Katz, JonathanE
Mccament, JamesW; Renaud,Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Lafferty,
John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, BarbaraL; Stone,Mary M; Baker,
KatherineH; Moore, JosephD; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,Michael R;
Alfonso, Angelica M; OCC-Clearance;Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel,
Joanna
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

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Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:45 PM
To: Whitney, Ronald W; RALD; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; DCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thanks Ron. With theseedits is this clearedby OCC?
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Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenshipand Immigration Services
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 chris.fredericks@dhs.gov
From: Whitney, Ronald W
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:42 PM
To: RALD; RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Here are a few edits from OCC:

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Ron Whitney
Deputy Chief, Refugee and Asylum Law Division
USCIS, Office of the Chief Counsel

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From: RALD
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:33 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Whitney, Ronald W; Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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DHS-18-0360-S-000153

 Adding back in the RALD managers.
Thanks,
Jamesfor the RALD Box
James C. Crescitelli
Associate Counsel
Refugee and Asylum Law Division
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Office:

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:15 PM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hello,
Apologies for the delay. Here are RAIO's responses:

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RAIO Clearance

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 Michael Defensor
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

We are finalizing. Hope to havethe draft for OCC for review shortly.

From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:24:53 PM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAIO, OP&S,
Attached are three questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member on the House
Appropriations Subcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. DHS Budget has requestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told DHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.
Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
**************************************
Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budget and Planning Division
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Phone:I, ,
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chris.fredericks@dhs.gov

DHS-18-0360-S-000156

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DHS-18-0360-S-000157

 Grammer,Alexandra C (Alex)
Tuesday,May 23, 2017 2:07 PM
Ruppel,Joanna
Higgins, Jennifer B
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Will do

From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:34 PM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Alex,
I think this is the final version. Can a cleanversion be savedon the Congressionaltracker so we
can reuseif needed?
Thanks,
Joanna
JoannaRuppel
Chief, InternationalOperationsDivision
USCIS Refugee,Asylum and InternationalOperationsDirectorate
Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Whitney, Ronald W
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:42 PM
To: RALD; RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Here are a few edits from OCC:

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Ron Whitney
Deputy Chief, Refugeeand Asylum Law Division
of the Chief Counsel
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From: RALD
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:33 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Whitney, Ronald W; Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Adding back in the RALD managers.
Thanks,
Jamesfor the RALD Box
James C. Crescitelli
Associate Counsel
Refugee and Asylum
Office:

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:15 PM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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DHS-18-0360-S-000160

 Hello,

Apologiesfor the delay. Here are RAIO's responses:

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RAIO Clearance
Michael Defensor
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

We are finalizing. Hopeto havethe draft for OCC for review shortly.

From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:24:53 PM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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 RAIO, OP&S,

Attached are three questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Memberon the House
Appropriations Subcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. DHS Budget hasrequestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told DHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.
Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
**************************************
Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

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DHS-18-0360-S-000164

 From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:

Subject:

Higgins, Jennifer B
Tuesday,May 23, 2017 2:31 PM
Chiorazzi,Anne; Mura, ElizabethE; RAIO Clearance;Ruppel,
Joanna;Villasenor, EissaM; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,Jon-Paul;
Asylum Taskers;Burdine,Tonya L; Nicholson, MauraJ
Stone,Mary M; Strack, BarbaraL; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso,DeborahT; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia,Dimple D;
Grammer,Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;Baker, KatherineH;
RAIO Clearance
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

Thanks. I took careof it. I wantedto show that

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From: Chiorazzi, Anne
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:22:03 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard,
Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra,
Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine H; RAIO
Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Jennifer,

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:26 AM
To: Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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From: Mura, Elizabeth E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:23:52 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Here's our response:

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Elizabeth E. Mura
Operations Branch Chief - Asylum Division
Refugee,Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenshi_:& Immigration Services
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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:11 AM
To: Mura, Elizabeth E; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier,
Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thanks everyone!

From: Mura, Elizabeth E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:10:36 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Mancuso, Deborah
T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine
H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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 We're finishing up QI.
Elizabeth E. Mura
Operations Branch Chief - Asylum Division
Refugee,Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Desk:I
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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:07 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum
Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAD,ASM
How are you coming on the other two? RecommendsendingJoanna'sdraft to RALD to get
them reviewing given the timeline.

From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:02:37 PM
To: Ruppel, Joanna; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine,
Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;
Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thanks Joanna.
Hi all,

Should I forward this response?
Or await for answersto Ql & Q2?
RAIO Clearance
Michael
From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:50 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine,
Tonya L; Nicholson, Maura J
Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Liberto, James;

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 Baker, Katherine H

Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

I think we can usesomeprevioustalking points RAD preparedin responseto a similar question
from the hill to answerthe third question:

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JoannaRuppel
Chief, InternationalOperationsDivision
USCIS Refugee,Asylum and InternationalOperationsDirectorate
Joanna.Ruooel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:31 AM
To: Villasenor, Eissa M; Sicard, Kimberly R; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L;
Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson, Maura J

Cc: Chiorazzi, Anne; Mura, Elizabeth E; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L;
Mancuso, Deborah T; Teferra, Leikun; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); RAIO
Clearance; Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine H
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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 Hi All,
Just adding a few othersthat were not included in the initial email by Chris below.
DUE: 10am today
RAIO Clearance
Michael
From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:25 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAIO, OP&S,

Attached are three questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Memberon the House
Appropriations Subcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. OHS Budget hasrequestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told OHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.
Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
**************************************

Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

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 From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:

Subject:

Renaud,Tracy L
Tuesday,May 23, 2017 2:46 PM
Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Fredericks,Christopher;Whitney, Ronald
W; RALD; RAIO Clearance;Zengotitabengoa,Colleen R; Hammill,
Hunter A; Owens,JessicaD; Katz, JonathanE
Mccament, JamesW; Young, Todd P; Symons,Craig M; Lafferty,
John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, BarbaraL; Stone,Mary M; Baker,
Katherine H; Moore, JosephD; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R;
Alfonso, Angelica M; OCC-Clearance;Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel,
Joanna
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

I am good as wel I, Chris.

Tracy L. Renaud
Acting Deputy Director
US Citizenship & Immigration Services
Denartment

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From: Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:52 PM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; Whitney, Ronald W; RALD; RAIO Clearance; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E

Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

I'm good.
Kathy Nuebel Kovarik
OP&S
From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:46 PM
To: Whitney, Ronald W; RALD; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E

Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thank you!
**************************************

Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budget and Planning Division
Office of the Chief Financial Officer

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From: Whitney, Ronald W
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:46 PM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; RALD; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Yes, OCC clearswith theseedits.
Ron Whitney
Deputy Chief, Refugee and Asylum Law Division
USCIS, Office of the Chief Counsel

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From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:45 AM
To: Whitney, Ronald W; RALD; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Thanks Ron. With theseedits is this clearedby OCC?
**************************************

Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budget and Planning Division
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

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From: Whitney, Ronald W
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:42 PM
To: RALD; RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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 Here are a few edits from OCC:

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Deputy Chief, Refugee and Asylum Law Division
USCIS, Office of the Chief Counsel

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From: RALD
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:33 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Whitney, Ronald W; Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Adding back in the RALD managers.
Thanks,
Jamesfor the RALD Box
James C. Crescitelli

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Office:

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:15 PM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Hello,
Apologies for the delay. Here are RAIO's responses:

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

We are finalizing. Hope to havethe draft for OCC for review shortly.

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 From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:24:53 PM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

RAIO, OP&S,
Attachedarethree questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Memberon the House
AppropriationsSubcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. OHS Budgethasrequestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told OHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.
Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
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Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief FinancialOfficer
US Citizenshipand ImmigrationServices

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Higgins, Jennifer B
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:14 PM
Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L
FW: Meeting with RAIO regarding study on sexual and gender based
violence and child migration from Central America

Would like your thoughts and any background you may have on prior meetings/engagements....we
would probably need to include OP&Sand OCCif we do meet.
From: Lisa Frydman [mailto:lfrydman@supportkind.org7
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 1:38 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; jennifer.higgins@uscis.dhs.gov
Subject: Meeting with RAIO regarding study on sexual and gender based violence and child migration
from Central America

Dear Jennifer,
I hope this email finds you well, and that one of the above emails I have for you is correct. The
week of June 5, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and the Centro de Derechos Hu ma nos Fray
Matias de Cordova, a Mexican human rights organization, will be releasing a co-researched and
co-authored study on sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) and child migration from
Central America. The study looks at SGBV and access to justice and protection from violence for
child victims in countries of origin, SGBV during migration (i.e. in transit and while living in
Mexico) and access to international protection and justice in Mexico, U.S. funding to Central
America to address root causes of migration including SGBV, and U.S. funding to Mexico to
strengthen both its refugee system and enforcement capabilities. Staff from Fray Matias, as
well as from ORM USA - a Salvadoran women's rights organization with expertise in the justice
system - will be in DC to participate in events with KIND.
We would appreciate the opportunity to meet with RAIO to share our findings regarding SGBV
in the region and Mexico's asylum system, and to engage in dialogue about USCIS'sefforts in
Mexico to improve access to asylum. Currently we have the following dates and times available:
June
June
June
June

6 afternoon
7 afternoon
8 until 2:30pm
9 afternoon

**If the only options available for you all that week are the morning of June 6 or sometime June
5 we would still be interested in meeting, we just may not have the Salvadoran organization in
DC yet.
Thank you very much, and hopefully there is a time that works!

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 Best regards ,
Lisa
Lisa Frydman
Vice President, Regional Policy and Initiatives
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
200 Pine Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Office: (415) 694-7381
Mobile: (510) 846-2265
lfrydman@supportkind .org
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Attachments:

Medina, Jorge E
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:23 PM
RAIO Clearance
Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill,
Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M; Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Palmer,
Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar); Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FONS-IS;
Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff, Karen
A; Villasenor, Eissa M; Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor,
Michael R; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer,
Alexandra C (Alex); Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel,
Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Medina, Jorge E
FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report (DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
DRAFT_EO13780 Section 5 100-day Progress Report_Draft_052217 USCIS
IO.docx

RAIO Clearance,
Please see attached IO's edits.
Thanks!
Jorge

From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:34 PM
To: Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M;
Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar);
Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FDNS-IS; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff,
Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A;
Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel,
Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High
All,
Due by 5 - Julie gave us a head start by incorporating the comments we previously submitted. I have
also attached our prior comments (the file named For reference only-). Only provide comments on
the document DRAFT EO13780.

From: Farnam, Julie E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:28 PM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***

[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report

(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High
Hi, RAIO-

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 I know your directorate had a lot of edits to the interview section in particular on the USCISreport. I've
updated this DHS report with the revised language and edits you provided, if it is helpful for you to work
off of this version. Please see attached.
Julie Farnam
Senior Advisor
Field Operations Directorate

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From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec; Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance; Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); usersMGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
Luz F; USCIS Privacy Inquiries; Defensor, Michael R; MO-Clearance
Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; USCIS Exec Sec; USCIS Exec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,
Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
We request a response from the following USCIS Offices: FOO, FONS, IRIS, OLA,
MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USCISO ice of the Executive Secretariat
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Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

Sohrakoff, Karen A
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:25 PM
RAIO Clearance; Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L;
Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M; Liberto, James; Mancuso ,
Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P
(Pilar); Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FONS-IS;Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael
C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Villasenor, Eissa M
Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia,
Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack,
Barbara L; Leigh, Jessica K; Sohrakoff, Karen A
RE: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report (DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
DRAFT_EO13780 Section 5 100-day Progress Report_Draft_052217 USCIS
TRIG.docx

Edits to the TRIG section attached.
K. Sohrakoff
RAIO TRIG Program Branch Chief
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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:34 PM
To: Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M;
Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar);
Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FDNS-IS; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff,
Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A;
Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel,
Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High
All,
Due by 5 - Julie gave us a head start by incorporating the comments we previously submitted. I have
also attached our prior comments (the file named For reference only-). Only provide comments on
the document DRAFT EO13780.

From: Farnam, Julie E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:28 PM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***

[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report

(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

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 Hi, RAIOI know your directorate had a lot of edits to the interview section in particular on the USCISreport. I've
updated this OHS report with the revised language and edits you provided, if it is helpful for you to work
off of this version. Please see attached.
Julie Farnam
Senior Advisor
Field Operations Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec;Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance;Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); USCIS MGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
Luz F; USCIS Privacy Inquiries; Defensor, Michael R; MO-Clearance
Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; USCIS Exec Sec; USCIS Exec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,
Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
We request a response from the following USCIS Offices: FOO, FONS, IRIS, OLA,
MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USCIS Office of the Executive Secretariat

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:38 PM
Higgins, Jennifer B
FORYOUR REVIEW- RAIO Bi-Weekly w/Dl and D2 Agenda and Talking
Points
ATTACHMENT A-Asylum Dashboard 5-22-17.pdf; ATTAHCMENT B Summary EO Actions_052317.pdf; ATTACHMENT C - Background
Information Transportation Letter Fraud.docx; ATTACHMENT D LACC
Training Schedule and Attendees.pdf; ATTACHMENT E Analysis Addis
Ababa 05-12-17.docx; RAIO Meeting Agenda 05.24.2017.docx; RAIO
Meeting Agenda and Talking Points - 05.24.2017.docx

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Hi Jennifer,
Pleasefind attacheda draft of the talking points and agendaaswell as attachmentsfor your
review. Looking forward to your comments/edits.Thanks.
Regards,
Dimple
From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 6:28 PM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Subject: RE: RAIO Front Office Meetings - Week of 05.22.2017
Yes. I also chatted with Jennifer when she came in. I have updated the document. Not sure how to
upload attachments in a way that it will be obvious what they go with, so am attaching here. Let me
know if you need anything else.
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 5:56 PM
To: Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: RAIO Front Office Meetings - Week of 05.22.2017

I'm afraid I don't have an answer to that. I would err on the side of including it for now and I can take it
out when I go through them with her if needed. Will that work?
From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 5:50 PM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Subject: RE: RAIO Front Office Meetings - Week of 05.22.2017

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 Do you know if Jennifer has passed on the Ethiopia analysis to the front office yet? I would ask her to
follow up on that at the meeting, but not if she has not had a chance to review the paper yet.
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 2:38 PM
To: RAIO- Executive Leadership
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Chiorazzi, Anne; Russo, Elisabeth Y; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B
Subject: RE: RAIOFront Office Meetings - Week of 05.22.2017

All,
Just a gentle reminderthat any agendaitems for the AD's meeting and Transformation Leadership
Meeting were due to Jenniferat noon today and that I needtalking points info updatedon the ECN by
COB today. Thank you!
Regards,
Dimple

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From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 5:53 PM
To: RAIO- Executive Leadership
Cc: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Chiorazzi, Anne; Russo, Elisabeth Y; Caudill-Mirilla, Ashley B
Subject: RAIOFront Office Meetings - Week of 05.22.2017

Good Afternoon,
Next week Jennifer hasthe following meetingsscheduledwith the F/0:
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Associate Directors' Meeting - Tuesday,05.23 at 9:30am(notify Jennifer of any issuesto raise
by noon on Monday, May 22)
TransformationLeadershipMeeting - Tuesday,05.23 at 11am (notify Jennifer of any issuesto
raise by noon on Monday, May 22)
Bi-Weekly with Dl/D2 - Wednesday,05.24 at 4:00pm (materials due back to Dimple no later
than COB Monday, May 22 - link to the template highlighted below)

You can find the templatefor the agendaand talking points for the Bi-Weekly with Dl/D2 on the ECN
underthe Dl tab (pleaselet me know if you cannotaccessthe site).

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 Please note that the F/0 has requests the agenda 24 hours in advance of the meeting, therefore I
appreciate your cooperation in updating the information no later than COB, Monday, May 22,
2017 so I can timely forward it on to Jennifer and the F/0 for review prior to the meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your assistance.
Have a nice weekend!
Regards,
Dimple

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:42 PM
Higgins, Jennifer B; Lafferty, John L
FW: Discuss Immigration Fraud Rate/Fraud Vulnerabilities Paper

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So that's my problem: I like counting things that are easy.

From: Pejic, Gregory
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:17 PM
To: Farnam, Julie E; Montezemolo, Markus K (Mark)
Cc: Palmer, Ann M; Moulton, Shayla S; Kim, Ted H; Davidson, Andrew J; Kassekert, Anthony J
Subject: RE: Discuss Immigration Fraud Rate/Fraud Vulnerabilities Paper

Julie/Marc - I am sharing the attached slides in preparation for our discussion tomorrow. These are a
subset of slides from a presentation we made last month to update leadership on the activities of the
Metrics WG. I think these slides help illustrate the comment we provided on the draft report regarding
undetected fraud. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on this tomorrow.

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Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:02 PM
To: Montezemolo, Markus K (Mark); Kassekert, Anthony J; Pejic, Gregory
Cc: Palmer, Ann M; Farnam, Julie E; Moulton, Shayla S; Kim, Ted H; Davidson, Andrew J
Subject: Discuss Immigration Fraud Rate/Fraud Vulnerabilities Paper
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Subject:
Attachments:

Chiorazzi, Anne
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:46 PM
Sohrakoff, Karen A; RAIO Clearance; Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers;
Burdine, Tonya L; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M; Liberto, James; Mancuso,
Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P
(Pilar); Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FONS-IS;Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael
C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Villasenor, Eissa M
Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia,
Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack,
Barbara L; Leigh, Jessica K
RE: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report (DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
DRAFT_EO13780 Section 5 100-day Progress Report_Draft_052217
USCIS.docx

A few edits from RAD, attached.

From: Sohrakoff, Karen A

Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:25 PM
To: RAIO Clearance; Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R;
Kline, Jennifer M; Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko,
Maria P (Pilar); Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FDNS-IS; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly
R; Villasenor, Eissa M
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A;
Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone,
Mary M; Strack, Barbara L; Leigh, Jessica K; Sohrakoff, Karen A
Subject: RE: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Edits to the TRIG section attached.
K. Sohrakoff
RAIO TRIG Program Branch Chief
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Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:34 PM
To: Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M;
Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar);
Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FDNS-IS; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff,
Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A;
Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel,
Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

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 All,
Due by 5 - Julie gave us a head start by incorporating the comments we previously submitted. I have
also attached our prior comments (the file named For reference only-). Only provide comments on
the document DRAFTEO13780.

From: Farnam, Julie E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:28 PM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report

Hi, RAIOI know your directorate had a lot of edits to the interview section in particular on the USCISreport. I've
updated this DHS report with the revised language and edits you provided, if it is helpful for you to work
off of this version. Please see attached.
Julie Farnam
Senior Advisor
Field Operations Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec;Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance;Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); usersMGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
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Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; USCIS Exec Sec; USCIS Exec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,

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 Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
We request a response from the following USCIS Offices: FOO, FONS, IRIS, OLA,
MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USCIS Office of the Executive Secretariat

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Sicard, Kimberly R
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:50 PM
RAIO Clearance; Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L;
Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M; Liberto, James; Mancuso,
Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P
(Pilar); Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FONS-IS;Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael
C; Sohrakoff, Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia,
Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack,
Barbara L; Mura, Elizabeth E; Schaper, Michael C
RE: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report (DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
DRAFT_EO13780 Section 5 100-day Progress Report_Draft_052217 USCIS
HQASM....docx

Asylum's edits are attached.

From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:34 PM
To: Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M;
Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar);
Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FDNS-IS; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff,
Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A;
Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel,
Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High
All,
Due by 5 - Julie gave us a head start by incorporating the comments we previously submitted. I have
also attached our prior comments (the file named For reference only-). Only provide comments on
the document DRAFT EO13780.

From: Farnam, Julie E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:28 PM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***

[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report

(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High
Hi, RAIO-

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 I know your directorate had a lot of edits to the interview section in particular on the USCISreport. I've
updated this DHS report with the revised language and edits you provided, if it is helpful for you to work
off of this version. Please see attached.
Julie Farnam
Senior Advisor
Field Operations Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec;Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance;Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); USCIS MGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
Luz F; USCIS Privacy Inquiries; Defensor, Michael R; MO-Clearance
Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; USCIS Exec Sec; USCIS Exec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,
Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
We request a response from the following USCIS Offices: FOO, FONS, IRIS, OLA,
MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USCIS Office of the Executive Secretariat

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:00 PM
Higgins, Jennifer B
RAIO 101 Slides
RAIO Overview 5.23.17 -.pptx; Budget and Staffing Breakdown.docx

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Hi Jennifer,
Here is anotherdraft of the slides and the budget/staffingbreakdown. Please note that we're waiting on
RAD to provide some information aboutthe security and integrity piece,but I wantedto get this to you to
start looking at the rest of it. Hopefully I addressedeverythingwe discussed,but let me know if you see
anything else. Hope to havethe completeddeck to you tomorrow morning once I hearback from
RAD. Thanks!
Regards,
Dimple
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:10 PM
Higgins, Jennifer B
Hale, Arthur A
Asylum Info Share background
USCISFCCprocess flowcharts - Asylum responses.doc; USCISFCCprocess
flowcharts -Asylum requests.doc; FCCInformation sharing HQASM
052317.docx

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Hi Jennifer,
Please see the attached responses to the questions we discussed yesterday. Let Arthur and I know if
you have any questions. We look forward to hearing how the briefing goes.
Thanks,
Beth
Elizabeth E. Mura
Operations Branch Chief - Asylum Division
Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Desk:
Mobile:
Fax: (202)272-1681

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RAIO Clearance
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:14 PM
Chinni, Ellen
RAIO Clearance; Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson, Maura J; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Nasir, Syed A;
Stover, Myles B
FW: FY 2018 National Counterterrorism Budget (NCB) Data Collection Call
Due Tuesday, May 23
FY18 OHS NCB Data Collection Tool - U-FOUO.xlsx; RAIO Budget Levels FY
15-16-17 with enhancements.xlsx

Hello,

RAIO RMB is providing the two attached documents for submission to the CFO Budget Formulation
Branch in support of the FY 2018 National Counterterrorism Data Call. The RAIO related
PROGRAM/SUBPROGRAMDESCRIPTIONhave been reviewed/updated by the Divisions. I have also
attached a RAIO Directorate Level Budget Report that covers FY 15 to FY 17 for use by the CFO Budget
Formulation Branch. This report does not contain any overhead related costs, which are captured at the
CFO Level. I will follow up with the CFO Budget Formulation Branch to ensure no additional information
is needed.

Thanks
RAIO Clearance
Michael Defensor

From: Chinni, Ellen
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 4:27 PM
To: RAIOClearance; Liberto, James; Baker, Katherine H; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna; Nicholson,
Maura J; Dhabalia, Dimple D
Cc: Nasir, Syed A; Stover, Myles B
Subject: FY 2018 National Counterterrorism Budget (NCB) Data Collection Call Due Tuesday, May 23
Importance: High
Good Afternoon RAIO The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) has requested updated data on actual counterterrorism
spending in FY 2016 and estimated funding for FYs2017 and 2018 to help meet the objectives of the
U.S. National Strategy for Counterterrorism.
The following documents are attached:
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Attachment 1 - NCTCcover memo and instructions
Attachment 2 - OHS NCB Data Collection Tool

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Attachment 3 -To help with this data call and for reference, we are attaching RAIO's last
response from Feb/March 2016 to the OCFO/Budget Formulation Branch

The data call is similar to last year's data call. However, the Data Collection file is a bit more complex
and has more drop down arrows on its columns.
Please provide your completed NCB Data Tool by COB Tuesday, May 23 so that we can respond to OHS
by May 31. We are factoring in ample time for review and clearance as well as the Memorial Day
holiday.
If you have any questions please contact Azmat Nasir at Azmat.nasirl@uscis.dhs.gov
myles.b.stover@uscis.dhs.gov or myself at Ellen.chinni@uscis.dhs.gov

Myles Stover at

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Ellen Chinni
Budget Analyst
Budget Formulation Branch
Budget and Planning Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Room 4010
Washington DC 20529
Ellen.chinni@uscis.dhs.gov

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RAIO Clearance
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:55 PM
Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill,
Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M; Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina,
Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar); Potts, LeRoy G;
RAIO-FONS-IS;Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R;
Sohrakoff, Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia,
Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A; Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex);
Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; Ruppel, Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack,
Barbara L; RAIO Clearance
RE: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST]: EO 13780 60 /
100/ 200 day Report (DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
DRAFT_EO13780 Section 5 100-day Progress Report_Draft_052217
RAIO.docx

Hi All,
Attached is what I will upload to Exec Sec for this task and wanted you all to have a copy.
RAIO Clearance
Michael

From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:34 PM
To: Allen, Eugene A; Asylum Taskers; Burdine, Tonya L; Chiorazzi, Anne; Gill, Lori R; Kline, Jennifer M;
Liberto, James; Mancuso, Deborah T; Medina, Jorge E; Palmer, Ann M; Peralta Mihalko, Maria P (Pilar);
Potts, LeRoy G; RAIO-FDNS-IS; Saunier, Jon-Paul; Schaper, Michael C; Sicard, Kimberly R; Sohrakoff,
Karen A; Villasenor, Eissa M
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B; Baker, Katherine H; Defensor, Michael R; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Fritz, Debra A;
Gipson, Angela E; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Kim, Ted H; Lafferty, John L; RAIO Clearance; Ruppel,
Joanna; Stone, Mary M; Strack, Barbara L
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High
All,
Due by 5 - Julie gave us a head start by incorporating the comments we previously submitted. I have
also attached our prior comments (the file named For reference only-). Only provide comments on
the document DRAFT EO13780.

From: Farnam, Julie E
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:28 PM
To: RAIO Clearance
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***

[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report

(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

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 Hi, RAIOI know your directorate had a lot of edits to the interview section in particular on the USCISreport. I've
updated this OHS report with the revised language and edits you provided, if it is helpful for you to work
off of this version. Please see attached.
Julie Farnam
Senior Advisor
Field Operations Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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From: Drake, Johnetta On Behalf Of USCIS Exec Sec
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:12 PM
To: HQ Field Operations; #USCIS - IRIS Tasking List; #USCIS OLA Clearance; Policy-Clearance;
Graziadio, Josie; RAIO Clearance; FDNSExecSec;Beason, Daniel J; Davidson, Andrew J; RAIO Clearance;
Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); SCOPS-Clearance;Arroyo, Susan K; Padilla, April Y; Cox, Sophia; Moran,
Karla V; Weller, Angela V; Button, Maria G (Gemma); USCIS MGT Tasks; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael
R; Hawkins, Donald K; Baker, Tamara L; Sawyer, Kristina S (Kristy); Chappell-Kirby, Shvonne L; Irazabal,
Luz F; USCIS Privacy Inquiries; Defensor, Michael R; MO-Clearance
Cc: Valverde, Michael; Compton, Dana C; Neufeld, Donald W; USCIS Exec Sec; USCIS Exec Sec; Farnam,
Julie E
Subject: ***HOT***HOT***HOT***
[CLEARANCEREQUEST] : EO 13780 60 / 100/ 200 day Report
(DUE 5PM TODAY, MAY 23)
Importance: High

Good Afternoon,
Please review the attached Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into The United States. This is the government-wide 100-day report.
DUE: 5PM, TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
We request a response from the following USCIS Offices: FOO, FONS, IRIS, OLA,
MGT, OP&S, RAIO, PVY, and SCOPS.
To register your response, click here.
Johnetta Drake
USCIS Office of the Executive Secretariat

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Dhabalia, Dimple D
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:27 AM
Nasir, Syed A
RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel,
Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Stover, Myles B; Chinni, Ellen; Liberto, James
RE: USCIS- FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

Thanksfor raising Azmat. I can't seethe screenshotson my phone,but I'll follow up with RAD
and get back to you later this morning. Thank you.
Dimple

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:57:33 AM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Stover, Myles B; Chinni,
Ellen; Liberto, James
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

Hi DimpleI need your assistance with a bullet on the Refugee slide of the FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefing
deck. As you are aware, our FY 2018 budget was transmitted to Congress today, and in the Budget-inBrief (BIB) document, our FY 2016 Accomplishment reflects 84,994 number (see screenshot #1
below). However, if I look at the refugee number, which we have in the draft FY 2018 HAC/SAC deck, we
have 84,945 (see screenshot #2 below).
In advance, my apologies if I am not comparing apples-to-apples, but are we talking about the same
thing? If yes, shouldn't we keep it consistent?

Screenshot #1

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Pr<X:cssednearly 763.000 Applications to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form 1-90) and
TI4,000 Immignnt
isa applications through USCIS ' onlinc application sy stem, the
Electronic Immigration System_(ELIS)_ At the end of FY 2016 . over 23 percent of the
agency ' s annual workload was being processed in ELIS.

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Interviewed and screened 120,083 refugee applicants in more than 57 countries , to suppon the
admission of 84,994 refugees to the United States (who were interviewed in FY 2016 or earlier);
completed 31,43 5affinnati\'e asylum applicarions ; and kept pace "~th incoming credible fear
refmals by processing 92,990 credible far cas~ -

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Hosted 84 national stakmolder engagements and over 3,900 local engagemcms , reac:hing more
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Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:32 PM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

Thank you, Dimple & RAIO team - I really appreciate your timely submission. I wa s about to follow-up
to see when we'll expect your update.

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 As far as EO is concerned, we got an update from FDNSas well -- I plan to discuss with Joe and also FO to
see what approach we should take.
I'll get back to you.

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO
202.272.1158

From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:24 PM
To: Nasir, Syed A
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Hi Azmat,

Please find attached RAIO's slides for the presentation. Please note that for the EOs we weren't sure
entirely what you were looking for, so we created one slide that notes EOs that are enjoined and a second
slide of the EOs that are not enjoined. Both explain the impact of the EOs- but please let us know if you
were looking for something different. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can provide
any additional information.
Regards,
Dimple

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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 1:15 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance; Baker, Katherine H; Ruppel, Joanna; Strack, Barbara L; Lafferty,
John L; Dhabalia, Dimple D; USCIS MGT Tasks; Schwartz, Mark A; Wittman, Gregory J; Blair, David A;
Hoefer, Michael D; Mueller, Rhonda D; Porto, Victoria; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X;
Lotspeich, Katherine J; Emrich, Matthew D; Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; FDNSExecSec; Moulton,
Shayla S; Matthews, Tara A
Cc: Liberto, James; Stover, Myles B; Chinni, Ellen; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson, Ronald A; Powell, Paul
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
The FY 2018 Congressional Appropriations Committee briefings have been scheduled. The Senate
Appropriations Committee-Homeland Security (SAC-HS)is scheduled on May 30, 3:30 - 5:00 pm and the
House Appropriations Committee-Homeland Security (HAC-HS) on May 31, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. A meeting
invitation will be sent to all attendees. A separate meeting invite for internal USCISpre-brief will be
scheduled on Thursday, May 25 in the OCFO conference room (20 Mass.).

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 In preparation for the budget briefing, we ask that you update the attached briefing slide deck from FY
2017. Kindly update your respective pages as outlined below. The due date for your updates is COB
Thursday, May 18. In advance, apologies for the short turnaround, but due to Presidential Transition
and compressed FY 2018 and FY2019 Budget Schedule, OHSComponents don't have a lot of lead time
as we've had in the past. We also have to factor in ample time to get the final deck reviewed/cleared by
USCISsenior leadership and run it by OHS HQ.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact Myles Stover
(Myles.B.Stover@uscis.dhs.gov) in OCFO Budget Formulation.

Directorate/Program
Office

Slide Page (s) to
Update

Comments

1-4, 11-13, & 34

CFO/Formulation
IRIS

5-8, 30-32

MGT/OIT
FONS

14 & 15
18 & 19

RAIO

16 & 17

CFO/Budget Execution
CFO Formulation &
MGT/OPQ
CFO/Revenue and Cost
Analysis

The pie chart and table should tie to the FY2018
President's budget.
In addition to your regular update, please add a
section (or insert a slide) in the PPTon EO - portion
pertaining to FONS.
In addition to your regular update, please add a
section (or insert a slide) in the PPTon EO- portion
pertaining to RAIO.

22-24
OCFOalready coordinating with OPQ on the
Backlog slides
20 & 21, 25-28, & 33

Regards,
Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
OHS/USCIS/OCFO

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To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Jennifer - Sure, no problem. For HAC/SAC,we haven't in the past since we have had the same group of
people briefing. However, since we have couple of new people briefing this time, that's a good

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 idea. Also, this pre-brief will be good opportunity to discuss EOs as that will one of the topics in the CIS
briefing decks.
Our OCFO FO staff will send a meeting invite shortly.
Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9:26 AM
To: Nasir, Syed A; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Will there be a prebrief to get the briefers together to make sure we're well coordinated?
would appreciate having one.

I know I

From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Update:
•
USCISOCFO will arrange for transportation to both the HAC and SAC briefings
•
An Outlook calendar hold will be sent out by OCFO Front Office staff for both HAC and SAC
briefings
Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:45 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna; Alfonso, Angelica M; 'Atkinson, Ronald A'; Powell, Paul; Hoefer,
Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D; Davidson, Andrew J; Meckley, Tammy
M; Lotspeich, Katherine J
Cc: Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; USCIS MGT Tasks; Moore, Joseph D; Reilly, Richard M; Fredericks,
Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Porto, Victoria; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Zellen, Lorie A; Mayhew, Michael X; Henry, Laura R; Baker, Katherine H

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 Subject: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

Importance: High
Good morning, Directorates Principals Background:
The President's FY 2018 Budget is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2017. Following release of the
budget, OHS Components will provide a series of hearings and briefings for appropriations and
authorizing committees. OHSOCFO is coordinating with both the HAC-HSand SAC-HSand OHS
Component OCFOsto schedule the briefings.

Below is the proposed schedule for USCISto brief the HAC and the SAC:

FY 2018 Congressional Budget Briefing Schedule
DHS Component

Committee

SAC Briefing Date

SAC Time

USCIS

SAC

May 30th

3:30-5:00

SAC
Location
SD-138

Given the limitation of participants by OHSto no more than seven {7) participants from each
Component, we are requesting one {1) name from each office below:
IRIS/E-Verify:
Tammy Meckley or Kathy Lotspeich or whoever IRISdesignates
Refugee, Asylum/EO:
Jennifer Higgins or Joanna Ruppel or John Lafferty or whoever RAIO designates
Matt Emrich or Andrew Davidson or whoever FONSdesignates
FDNS/Vetting/EO:
OIT-Transformation:
Mark Schwartz or David Blair or whoever OIT designates
OPQ - Backlogs:
Mike Hoefer {and Joe Moore)
OLA:
Alan Atkinson or Paul Powell or whoever OLA designates
OCFO:
Joe Moore and Chris Fredericks

Action: By 1:00 p.m. today, please provide me with a name as to who can speak to the topics
mentioned above. In addition, if you feel there are any extraordinary scheduling
conflicts/circumstances, please let me know ASAP.
Guidelines from DHS OCFO for Appropriations Committee Briefings:

•
•

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All Components shall provide in-depth briefings separately to HAC-HSand SAC-HSstaff.
Consistent with prior years, CFOs/Budget Directors for each Component should attend and lead
the briefings. All participants should have substantive knowledge - should attend the
briefing. The HAC-HS briefing room (B307 Rayburn HOB) is extremely small so we need to plan
accordingly.
Same individuals who brief the Senate will also brief the House.
Once the final USCISlist is finalized, names of attendees will be provided to DHS OCFO by USCIS
OCFO.

Briefing Materials - Appropriations Committee Briefings:

•

USCISOCFO will be sending a draft briefing deck to Directorates later this week for input.

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Reminder from DHS - It is strongly advised that USCISDirectorates Principals review Questions
For the Record (QFRs) and budget briefing Getbacks from the last two years to identify areas of
interest to the Committees, and to be prepared for those issues to be revisited and discussed.
If USCISDirectorates feel additional materials or level of detail may be required, USCISOCFO
will need to coordinate that with DHS OCFO well in advance

Authorization Committee Briefings:
Components will also be asked to provide briefings before several House and Senate authorizing
committees. A tentative schedule is being prepared by DHS Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) for the
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC)and the House Committee on
Homeland Security (CHS)and, this will be provided in the near future along with additional
guidance. Additional guidance will come from USCISOLA.

Please remember the following guidelines:
•
OLA will coordinate attendance for all authorizing committee briefings with Components OLAs.
•
Per DHS OLA, Component briefings should be led by a Senior Component Official (e.g. Chief of
Staff, Deputy, etc.), and it is expected that they will be supported by the CFO or Budget Director,
and 1-2 additional staff who can speak to legislative proposals and/or key programs of
congressional interest.
•
Component briefing materials should be consistent materials provided to the
Appropriators. Any presentation materials still need to be cleared by OCFO and must be
consistent with Administration and Departmental budget materials (Congressional Justifications,
the Budget-In-Brief, Briefing Materials for the Appropriations Committees, etc.).

If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Regards,

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
Office of Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security

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 Grammer,Alexandra C (Alex)
Wednesday,May 24, 2017 6:50 AM
Ruppel,Joanna
Higgins, Jennifer B
RE: FY18 SecretaryKelly Qs.docx

From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:

ThanksJoanna,I uploadedto the CongressionalDeliverablestracker. Thanks.

From: Ruppel, Joanna
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:34 PM
To: Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex)
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Alex,
I think this is the final version. Can a cleanversion be savedon the Congressionaltracker so we
can reuseif needed?
Thanks,
Joanna
JoannaRuppel
Chief, InternationalOperationsDivision
USCIS Refugee,Asylum and InternationalOperationsDirectorate
Joanna.Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov
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From: Whitney, Ronald W
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:42 PM
To: RALD; RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen,
Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; CCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Here are a few edits from OCC:

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Deputy Chief, Refugeeand Asylum Law Division
USCIS Office of the Chief Counsel

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From: RALD
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:33 AM
To: RAIO Clearance; Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy; Zengotitabengoa, Colleen R;
Whitney, Ronald W; Hammill, Hunter A; Owens, Jessica D; Katz, Jonathan E
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

Adding back in the RALD managers.
Thanks,
Jamesfor the RALD Box
James C. Crescitelli
Associate Counsel
Refugee and Asylum

Office:

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From: RAIO Clearance
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:15 PM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; RALD; OCC-Clearance; Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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 Hello,
Apologies for the delay. Here are RAIO's responses:

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RAIO Clearance
Michael Defensor
From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Fredericks, Christopher; RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted
H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore, Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J;
Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: RE: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

We are finalizing. Hopeto havethe draft for OCC for review shortly.

From: Fredericks, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:24:53 PM
To: RAIO Clearance; Nuebel Kovarik, Kathy
Cc: Mccament, James W; Renaud, Tracy L; Young, Todd P; Symons, Craig M; Higgins, Jennifer B;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; RALD; Baker, Katherine H; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M
Subject: FW: FY18 Secretary Kelly Qs.docx

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 RAIO, OP&S,

Attached are three questionsfrom Rep. Roybal-Allard, Ranking Memberon the House
Appropriations Subcommitteeon HomelandSecurity. DHS Budget hasrequestedour responses
by 10 AM in order to facilitate a preparationsessionwith SecretaryKelly at 2 PM this
afternoon. I havealreadyexpressedhow unreasonablethis requestis, but told DHS Budgetwe
would do what we could to try and get them responsestoday.
Pleaseacceptmy apologiesfor the unreasonablerequest,and let me know if you havequestions.
Thank you,
Chris
**************************************
Chris Fredericks
Chief, Budgetand PlanningDivision
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

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 Dhabalia, Dimple D
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:27 AM
Chiorazzi, Anne; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M
Higgins, Jennifer B
RE: USCIS- FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

From:
Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:

ThanksAnne!
From: Chiorazzi, Anne
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:27 AM
To: Strack, Barbara L; Dhabalia, Dimple D; Stone, Mary M
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
The correct number is 84,994. Apologies for the typo.

From: Strack, Barbara L
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:26 AM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D; Stone, Mary M; Chiorazzi, Anne
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

They should be the same. Anne - would you pis confirm which is correct?
I have'95 in my head,but PRM sometimesmakesafter-the-factadjustments.

From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:29:50 AM
To: Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Chiorazzi, Anne
Cc: Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: FW: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

Of courseas soon as I sent my other email the screenshots poppedup on my phone.
RAD- could this be a typo on our part or are the two different numberscorrect?

Dimple Dhabalia !SpecialAssistant I USCIS Refugee,Asylum and InternationalOperations
Directorate
Office: -----.II
Mobile: ._I
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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:57:33 AM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D

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 Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Stover, Myles B; Chinni,
Ellen; Liberto, James
Subject: RE: users- FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Hi DimpleI need your assistance with a bullet on the Refugee slide of the FY 2018 HAC/SACBudget Briefing
deck. As you are aware, ou r FY 2018 budget was transmitted to Congress today, and in the Budget-inBrief {BIB) document, our FY2016 Accomplishment reflects 84,994 numb er {see screenshot #1
below). However, if I look at the refugee numb er, which we have in the draft FY 2018 HAC/SACdeck, we
have 84,945 (see screenshot #2 below).
In advance, my apologies if I am not comparing apples-to-apples, but are we talking about the same
thing? If yes, shouldn't we keep it consistent?

Screenshot #1
FY 2016 Accomplisbme,m:
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Processednearly 763,000 Applicationsto Replace PermanentResidentC.inl (Fonn 1-90) and
724,000 Immigrant isa applicationsthroughUSCIS' onlinc applicationsystem, the
ElectronicImmigrationSystem (ELIS). At the end of FY 2016, over 23 percentof the
agcn~••s annualworkloadwas being procem:d in ELIS.

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lnteniewed andscreened120,083 refugeeapplicantsin morethan57 countries,to supponthe
admissionof 84,994 refugeesto theUnitedState1(who wereintenicwed in FY 2016 or earlier);
completed3 l ,435a£linnativeasylumapplicat.ions; andkeptpace withincominga-ediblefear
rcfmals by processing92,990 crediblefearcases.

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than 184,000indh1duals.

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Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:32 PM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Thank you, Dimple & RAIO team - I really appreciate your timely submission. I was about to follow-up
to see when we'll expect your update.
As far as EO is concerned, we got an update from FDNSas well -- I plan to discuss with Joe and also FO to
see what approach we should take.
I'll get back to you.

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:24 PM
To: Nasir, Syed A
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

Hi Azmat,
Please find attached RAIO's slides for the presentation. Please note that for the EOs we weren't sure
entirely what you were looking for, so we created one slide that notes EOs that are enjoined and a second
slide of the EOs that are not enjoined. Both explain the impact of the EOs- but please let us know if you
were looking for something different. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can provide
any additional information.
Regards,
Dimple
DlMPLEDHABAUAISPEClALAss1~1ANTIUSClS REFUGEE,ASYLUMANDlNTERNATJ0NAL
OPERATIONS
DlRECTORATE

Office

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 From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 1:15 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance; Baker, Katherine H; Ruppel, Joanna; Strack, Barbara L; Lafferty,
John L; Dhabalia, Dimple D; USCIS MGT Tasks; Schwartz, Mark A; Wittman, Gregory J; Blair, David A;
Hoefer, Michael D; Mueller, Rhonda D; Porto, Victoria; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X;
Lotspeich, Katherine J; Emrich, Matthew D; Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; FDNSExecSec;Moulton,
Shayla S; Matthews, Tara A
Cc: Liberto, James; Stover, Myles B; Chinni, Ellen; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson, Ronald A; Powell, Paul
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
The FY2018 Congressional Appropriations Committee briefings have been scheduled. The Senate
Appropriations Committee-Homeland Security (SAC-HS)is scheduled on May 30, 3:30 - 5:00 pm and the
House Appropriations Committee-Homeland Security (HAC-HS)on May 31, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. A meeting
invitation will be sent to all attendees. A separate meeting invite for internal USCISpre-brief will be
scheduled on Thursday, May 25 in the OCFOconference room (20 Mass.).
In preparation for the budget briefing, we ask that you update the attached briefing slide deck from FY
2017. Kindly update your respective pages as outlined below. The due date for your updates is COB
Thursday, May 18. In advance, apologies for the short turnaround, but due to Presidential Transition
and compressed FY 2018 and FY2019 Budget Schedule, OHSComponents don't have a lot of lead time
as we've had in the past. We also have to factor in ample time to get the final deck reviewed/cleared by
USCISsenior leadership and run it by OHS HQ.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact Myles Stover
(Myles.B.Stover@uscis.dhs.gov) in OCFO Budget Formulation.

Directorate/Program
Office

CFO/Formulation
IRIS

Slide Page (s) to
Update

Comments

1-4, 11-13, & 34
5-8, 30-32

The pie chart and table should tie to the FY2018
President's budget.

14 & 15

MGT/OIT
FONS

18 & 19

In addition to your regular update, please add a
section (or insert a slide) in the PPTon EO - portion
pertaining to FONS.

RAIO

16 & 17

In addition to your regular update, please add a
section (or insert a slide) in the PPTon EO- portion
pertaining to RAIO.

CFO/Budget Execution
CFO Formulation &
MGT/OPQ
CFO/Revenue and Cost
Analysis

22-24
OCFOalready coordinating with OPQ on the
Backlog slides
20 & 21, 25-28, & 33

Regards,

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Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:19 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Jennifer - Sure, no problem. For HAC/SAC, we haven't in the past since we have had the same group of
people briefing. However, since we have couple of new people briefing this time, that's a good
idea. Also, this pre-brief will be good opportunity to discuss EOs as that will one of the topics in the CIS
briefing decks.
Our OCFO FO staff will send a meeting invite shortly.
Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9:26 AM
To: Nasir, Syed A; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Will there be a prebrief to get the briefers together to make sure we're well coordinated?
would appreciate having one.

I know I

From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Update:

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USCISOCFOwill arrange for transportation to both the HAC and SAC briefings
An Outlook calendar hold will be sent out by OCFO Front Office staff for both HAC and SAC
briefings

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:45 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna; Alfonso, Angelica M; 'Atkinson, Ronald A'; Powell, Paul; Hoefer,
Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D; Davidson, Andrew J; Meckley, Tammy
M; Lotspeich, Katherine J
Cc: Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; USCIS MGT Tasks; Moore, Joseph D; Reilly, Richard M; Fredericks,
Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Porto, Victoria; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Zellen, Lorie A; Mayhew, Michael X; Henry, Laura R; Baker, Katherine H
Subject: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Importance: High
Good morning, Directorates Principals Background:

The President's FY2018 Budget is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2017. Following release of the
budget, DHS Components will provide a series of hearings and briefings for appropriations and
authorizing committees. DHS OCFO is coordinating with both the HAC-HSand SAC-HSand DHS
Component OCFOsto schedule the briefings.
Below is the proposed schedule for USCISto brief the HAC and the SAC:

FY 2018 Congressional Budget Briefing Schedule
DHS Component

Committee

SAC Briefing Date

SAC Time

USCIS

SAC

May 30th

3:30-5:00

SAC
Location
SD-138

Given the limitation of participants by DHSto no more than seven (7) participants from each
Component, we are requesting one (1) name from each office below:
IRIS/E-Verify:
Tammy Meckley or Kathy Lotspeich or whoever IRISdesignates
Refugee, Asylum/EO: Jennifer Higgins or Joanna Ruppel or John Lafferty or whoever RAIO designates
FDNS/Vetting/EO:
Matt Emrich or Andrew Davidson or whoever FDNSdesignates
OIT - Transformation: Mark Schwartz or David Blair or whoever OIT designates
Mike Hoefer (and Joe Moore)
OPQ - Backlogs:
OLA:
Alan Atkinson or Paul Powell or whoever OLA designates
Joe Moore and Chris Fredericks
OCFO:

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HA

 Action: By 1:00 p.m. today, please provide me with a name as to who can speak to the topics
mentioned above. In addition, if you feel there are any extraordinary scheduling
conflicts/circumstances, please let me know ASAP.
Guidelines from DHS OCFO for Appropriations Committee Briefings:

•
•

•
•

All Components shall provide in-depth briefings separately to HAC-HSand SAC-HSstaff.
Consistent with prior years, CFOs/Budget Directors for each Component should attend and lead
the briefings. All participants should have substantive knowledge - should attend the
briefing. The HAC-HS briefing room (B307 Rayburn HOB) is extremely small so we need to plan
accordingly.
Same individuals who brief the Senate will also brief the House.
Once the final USCISlist is finalized, names of attendees will be provided to OHSOCFO by USCIS
OCFO.

Briefing Materials - Appropriations Committee Briefings:

•
•

•

USCISOCFO will be sending a draft briefing deck to Directorates later this week for input.
Reminder from OHS- It is strongly advised that USCISDirectorates Principals review Questions
For the Record (QFRs) and budget briefing Getbacks from the last two years to identify areas of
interest to the Committees, and to be prepared for those issues to be revisited and discussed.
If USCISDirectorates feel additional materials or level of detail may be required, USCISOCFO
will need to coordinate that with OHSOCFO well in advance

Authorization Committee Briefings:
Components will also be asked to provide briefings before several House and Senate authorizing
committees. A tentative schedule is being prepared by OHSOffice of Legislative Affairs (OLA) for the
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC)and the House Committee on
Homeland Security (CHS)and, this will be provided in the near future along with additional
guidance. Additional guidance will come from USCISOLA.

Please remember the following guidelines:
•
OLA will coordinate attendance for all authorizing committee briefings with Components OLAs.
•
Per OHS OLA, Component briefings should be led by a Senior Component Official (e.g. Chief of
Staff, Deputy, etc.), and it is expected that they will be supported by the CFO or Budget Director,
and 1-2 additional staff who can speak to legislative proposals and/or key programs of
congressional interest.
•
Component briefing materials should be consistent materials provided to the
Appropriators. Any presentation materials still need to be cleared by OCFO and must be
consistent with Administration and Departmental budget materials (Congressional Justifications,
the Budget-In-Brief, Briefing Materials for the Appropriations Committees, etc.).

If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Regards,

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 Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
Office of Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
Office:.__ __
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(b)(6)
Azmat.Nasir1@uscis.dhs.gov

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DHS-18-0360-S-000225

 Nasir, Syed A
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:43 AM
Dhabalia, Dimple D
RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M;
Lafferty, John L; Kim, Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel,
Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Stover, Myles B; Chinni, Ellen; Liberto, James
RE: USCIS- FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:

Subject:

Thanks for confirming, and appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. No worries at all.
The consolidated USCISHAC/SAC deck is in review/clearance, but we'll make sure to the number is
corrected before the pre-brief with the principals tomorrow. BTW, I think the pre-brief meeting
tomorrow will need to be rescheduled, since Jennifer and FONSwill be at the Hill the same time. I have
our OCFO FO staff looking into this and it will be rescheduled.

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:29 AM
To: Nasir, Syed A
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Stover, Myles B; Chinni,
Ellen; Liberto, James
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Hi Azmat,
Thank you for catching this! You are correct that the numbers should be the same- it was a typo on our
part. The correct number is 84,994. Please let us know if you need anything else. Thank you.
Regards,
Dimple

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:28 PM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B; Stover, Myles B; Chinni,
Ellen; Liberto, James
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings

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DHS-18-0360-S-000226

 Hi DimpleI need your assistance with a bullet on the Refugee slide of the FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefing
deck. As you are aware, our FY2018 budget was transmitted to Congress today, and in the Budget-inBrief (BIB) document, our FY2016 Accomplishment reflects 84,994 number (see screenshot #1
below). However, if I look at the refugee number, which we have in the draft FY2018 HAC/SACdeck, we
have 84,945 (see screenshot #2 below).
In advance, my apologies if I am not comparing apples-to-apples, but are we talking about the same
thing? If yes, shouldn't we keep it consistent?

Screenshot #1
FV 2016 Accomplishmenu:
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nearly 763,000 Applicationsto Replace PermanentResidentCard(Fonn 1-90) md
724,000 Immigrant isa applicationsthroughUSCIS' onlinc applicationsyStcm.the
Electronic Immigration System (ELIS) . At rhe end of FY 2016, over 23 percent of the
agency's annualworldoadwas beingprocessedin ELIS.

•

lntCl'\iewed andscreened120,083 refugeeapplicantsin morethan 57 countries,to supponthe
admission of 84,994 refugeesto the United States (who were intCl'\iewcdin FY 2016 or earlier);
completed 3 !,435affirrnativeasylum applications~and kept pace with incoming credible fear
referrals by processing 92,990 credible fear cases.

•

Hosted 84 national stakeholder engagcmenu and over 3,900 local engagemems,reaching more
than 184,000ind.ividu.als.

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Thank you for your assistance.

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DHS-18-0360-S-000227

 Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:32 PM
To: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Thank you, Dimple & RAIO team - I really appreciate your timely submission. I was about to follow-up
to see when we'll expect your update.
As far as EO is concerned, we got an update from FDNSas well -- I plan to discuss with Joe and also FO to
see what approach we should take.
I'll get back to you.

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Dhabalia, Dimple D
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:24 PM
To: Nasir, Syed A
Cc: RAIO Clearance; Grammer, Alexandra C (Alex); Gill, Lori R; Palmer, Ann M; Lafferty, John L; Kim,
Ted H; Strack, Barbara L; Stone, Mary M; Ruppel, Joanna; Higgins, Jennifer B
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Hi Azmat,
Please find attached RAIO's slides for the presentation. Please note that for the EOs we weren't sure
entirely what you were looking for, so we created one slide that notes EOs that are enjoined and a second
slide of the EOs that are not enjoined. Both explain the impact of the EOs- but please let us know if you
were looking for something different. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can provide
any additional information.
Regards,
Dimple

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 1:15 PM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; RAIO Clearance; Baker, Katherine H; Ruppel, Joanna; Strack, Barbara L; Lafferty,
John L; Dhabalia, Dimple D; USCIS MGT Tasks; Schwartz, Mark A; Wittman, Gregory J; Blair, David A;
Hoefer, Michael D; Mueller, Rhonda D; Porto, Victoria; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X;
Lotspeich, Katherine J; Emrich, Matthew D; Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; FDNSExecSec;Moulton,
Shayla S; Matthews, Tara A
Cc: Liberto, James; Stover, Myles B; Chinni, Ellen; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Moore,
Joseph D; Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson, Ronald A; Powell, Paul
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
The FY2018 Congressional Appropriations Committee briefings have been scheduled. The Senate
Appropriations Committee-Homeland Security (SAC-HS)is scheduled on May 30, 3:30 - 5:00 pm and the
House Appropriations Committee-Homeland Security (HAC-HS)on May 31, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. A meeting
invitation will be sent to all attendees. A separate meeting invite for internal USCISpre-brief will be
scheduled on Thursday, May 25 in the OCFOconference room (20 Mass.).
In preparation for the budget briefing, we ask that you update the attached briefing slide deck from FY
2017. Kindly update your respective pages as outlined below. The due date for your updates is COB
Thursday, May 18. In advance, apologies for the short turnaround, but due to Presidential Transition
and compressed FY 2018 and FY2019 Budget Schedule, OHSComponents don't have a lot of lead time
as we've had in the past. We also have to factor in ample time to get the final deck reviewed/cleared by
USCISsenior leadership and run it by OHS HQ.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact Myles Stover
(Myles.B.Stover@uscis.dhs.gov) in OCFO Budget Formulation.

Directorate/Program
Office

CFO/Formulation
IRIS

Slide Page (s) to
Update

1-4, 11-13, & 34
5-8, 30-32

FDNS

14 & 15
18 & 19

RAIO

16 & 17

MGT/OIT

CFO/Budget Execution
CFO Formulation &
MGT/OPQ
CFO/Revenue and Cost

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Comments

The pie chart and table should tie to the FY2018
President's budget.
In addition to your regular update, please add a
section (or insert a slide) in the PPTon EO - portion
pertaining to FONS.
In addition to your regular update, please add a
section (or insert a slide) in the PPTon EO- portion
pertaining to RAIO.

22-24
OCFOalready coordinating with OPQ on the
Backlog slides
20 & 21, 25-28, & 33

DHS-18-0360-S-000229

 I Analysis
Regards,

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:19 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Jennifer - Sure, no problem. For HAC/SAC,we haven't in the past since we have had the same group of
people briefing. However, since we have couple of new people briefing this time, that's a good
idea. Also, this pre-brief will be good opportunity to discuss EOs as that will one of the topics in the CIS
briefing decks.
Our OCFO FO staff will send a meeting invite shortly.

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

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From: Higgins, Jennifer B
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9:26 AM
To: Nasir, Syed A; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Will there be a prebrief to get the briefers together to make sure we're well coordinated? I know I
would appreciate having one.

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DHS-18-0360-S-000230

 From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Bradley, Amal; Ruppel, Joanna; RAIO Clearance; Alfonso, Angelica M; Atkinson,
Ronald A; Powell, Paul; Hoefer, Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D;
Davidson, Andrew J; Zellen, Lorie A; Meckley, Tammy M; Mayhew, Michael X; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Baker, Katherine H
Cc: Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Fredericks, Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Eadie, Gwendolyn S
Subject: RE: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Update:
•
USCISOCFOwill arrange for transportation to both the HAC and SAC briefings
•
An Outlook calendar hold will be sent out by OCFO Front Office staff for both HAC and SAC
briefings

Azmat Nasir
Chief, Budget Formulation
DHS/USCIS/OCFO

(b )(6)

From: Nasir, Syed A
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:45 AM
To: Higgins, Jennifer B; Ruppel, Joanna; Alfonso, Angelica M; 'Atkinson, Ronald A'; Powell, Paul; Hoefer,
Michael D; Schwartz, Mark A; Blair, David A; Emrich, Matthew D; Davidson, Andrew J; Meckley, Tammy
M; Lotspeich, Katherine J
Cc: Kerns, Kevin J; Borgen, Michael R; USCIS MGT Tasks; Moore, Joseph D; Reilly, Richard M; Fredericks,
Christopher; White, Jacquelyn D; Chinni, Ellen; Stover, Myles B; Porto, Victoria; Mueller, Rhonda D;
Wittman, Gregory J; Zellen, Lorie A; Mayhew, Michael X; Henry, Laura R; Baker, Katherine H
Subject: USCIS - FY 2018 HAC/SAC Budget Briefings
Importance: High
Good morning, Directorates Principals Background:

The President's FY2018 Budget is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2017. Following release of the
budget, DHS Components will provide a series of hearings and briefings for appropriations and
authorizing committees. DHS OCFO is coordinating with both the HAC-HSand SAC-HSand DHS
Component OCFOsto schedule the briefings.
Below is the proposed schedule for USCISto brief the HAC and the SAC:

FY 2018 Congressional Budget Briefing Schedule
DHS Component

Committee

SAC Briefing Date

SAC Time

USCIS

SAC

May 30th

3:30-5:00

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DHS-18-0360-S-000231

Comrr

HA

 Given the limitation of participants by OHSto no more than seven (7) participants from each
Component, we are requesting one (1) name from each office below:
IRIS/E-Verify:
Tammy Meckley or Kathy Lotspeich or whoever IRISdesignates
Refugee, Asylum/EO:
Jennifer Higgins or Joanna Ruppel or John Lafferty or whoever RAIO designates
Matt Emrich or Andrew Davidson or whoever FONSdesignates
FDNS/Vetting/EO:
OIT - Transformation: Mark Schwartz or David Blair or whoever OIT designates
OPQ - Backlogs:
Mike Hoefer (and Joe Moore)
OLA:
Alan Atkinson or Paul Powell or whoever OLA designates
OCFO:
Joe Moore and Chris Fredericks

Action: By 1:00 p.m. today, please provide me with a name as to who can speak to the topics
mentioned above. In addition, if you feel there are any extraordinary scheduling
conflicts/circumstances, please let me know ASAP.
Guidelines from DHS OCFO for Appropriations Committee Briefings:

•
•

•
•

All Components shall provide in-depth briefings separately to HAC-HSand SAC-HSstaff.
Consistent with prior years, CFOs/Budget Directors for each Component should attend and lead
the briefings. All participants should have substantive knowledge - should attend the
briefing. The HAC-HS briefing room (B307 Rayburn HOB) is extremely small so we need to plan
accordingly.
Same individuals who brief the Senate will also brief the House.
Once the final USCISlist is finalized, names of attendees will be provided to OHSOCFO by USCIS
OCFO.

Briefing Materials - Appropriations Committee Briefings:

•
•

•

USCISOCFOwill be sending a draft briefing deck to Directorates later this week for input.
Reminder from OHS- It is strongly advised that USCISDirectorates Principals review Questions
For the Record (QFRs) and budget briefing Getbacks from the last two years to identify areas of
interest to the Committees, and to be prepared for those issues to be revisited and discussed.
If USCISDirectorates feel additional materials or level of detail may be required, USCISOCFOwill
need to coordinate that with OHS OCFOwell in advance

Authorization Committee Briefings:
Components will also be asked to provide briefings before several House and Senate authorizing
committees. A tentative schedule is being prepared by OHS Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) for the
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC)and the House Committee on
Homeland Security (CHS)and, this will be provided in the near future along with additional
guidance. Additional guidance will come from USCISOLA.

Please remember the following guidelines:
•
OLA will coordinate attendance for all authorizing committee briefings with Components OLAs.
•
Per OHS OLA, Component briefings should be led by a Senior Component Official (e.g. Chief of
Staff, Deputy, etc.), and it is expected that they will be supported by the CFO or Budget Director,
and 1-2 additional staff who can speak to legislative proposals and/or key programs of
congressional interest.

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DHS-18-0360-S-000232

 •

Component briefing materials should be consistent materials provided to the
Appropriators. Any presentation materials still need to be cleared by OCFO and must be
consistent with Administration and Departmental budget materials (Congressional Justifications,
the Budget-In-Brief, Briefing Materials for the Appropriations Committees, etc.).

If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Regards,

Azmat Nasir

(b)(6)

Chief, Budget Formulation
Office of Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
Office:I
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Azmat.Nasirl@uscis.dhs.gov

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DHS-18-0360-S-000233

 Ruppel, Joanna
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:17 AM
Higgins, Jennifer B
Dhabalia, Dimple D
footprint document
FY 2017 Footprint Analysis No Costs revised 5-23-17.pub

From:

Sent:
To:
Cc:

Subject:
Attachments:

Good morning, Jennifer. Attached is an electronic version of the footprint piece of the information we
will provide you in hard copy (in a binder) for James and Tracy, before your meeting. This is version 1.0,
as it does not include the cost analysis. We will also include a chart that lists all the work we do
overseas.
I am thinking we should put together a book for the new Director that would also have a bit more
information, since he would not be familiar with our workloads.
Let me know if you have any concerns with this approach.
Joanna
Joanna Ruppel
Chief, International Operations Division
USCISRefugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate
Joanna. Ruppel@uscis.dhs.gov

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DHS-18-0360-S-000234

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March 2, 2020
Joseph Yenouska, Esq.
Goodwin Proctor, LLP
901 New York Avenue
Washington, DC 20001
RE:

American Oversight v. ICE; 1:18-cv-2846
ICE FOIA Case Number 2019-ICLI-00011
Sixth Interim Release

Dear Mr. Yenouska:
This letter is the sixth interim response to your client's Freedom oflnformation Act (FOIA)
request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") , dated June 20, 2018, and further
narrowed by agreement between the parties. 1 Your FOIA request seeks records pertaining to:
1. All email communications containing any of the following terms:
a. "American Academy of Pediatrics"
b. AAP
c. Merkley
d. "Prosecution initiative"
2. All email communications that contain any of the words in Column A and any of the terms
in Column B:
Column A
a. Separat*

Column B
b. Famil*
C. Parent*

1

ICE has agreed to narrow the request according to the following proposed by Plaintiff:
I. To limit the search to only those sent by a named custodian . Plaintiff still requests that complete email chains be
produced, displaying both the sent messages and the prior received messages in each email chain. This means, for
example, that both the custodian's response to an email and the initial received message are responsive to the request
and should be produced. The revised request includes all prior messages (whether incoming or outgoing ) reflected in
the responsive correspondence and any attachments thereto. We hope that this will cut out a substantial number of
unsolicited emails, news clips, etc.
2. To remove the search term "AAP".
3. To revise request number 3 to: ("zero tolerance" ) AND (separat* OR deter * OR famil* OR child*)

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d. Guardian*
e. FM A

3. All email communications that contain any of the words in Column C and any of the terms
in Column D:
Column C
a. ACLU
b. "zero tolerance"
C. Asylum
d. "credible fear"
e. 1158

Column D
f. Separat*
g. Deter*
h. Famil*
l.
Parent *
J. Kid*
k. Child*
I. Mother*
m. Father*
n. Guardian*
0. UAC*
p. UC*
q. FMUA

With respect to ICE, you limited the search to the following custodians :
i.
11.
iii.
1v.
v.
v1.
vii.

Thomas Homan;
Thomas Blank;
John Feere;
Greg Archambeault (San Diego FOO);
Joseph Greene (San Diego AFOD);
Adrian P. Macias (El Paso FOO); and
Frances M. Jackson (El Paso AFOD).

ICE has considered your request under the FOIA, 5

.S.C. § 552.

A search of the ERO located records that were responsive to your request. For this production
ICE reviewed 534 pages of potent ially responsive records. Of those, 79 pages are deemed
responsive and 455 pages have been deemed non-responsive, duplicative, or require consultation
with another agency /component. These documents have been Bates numbered 2019-ICLI-00011
857 through 2019-ICLI-00011 935.

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Because this matter is now'in litigation, if you have any questions about this letter, please contact
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Jackson of the nited States Attorney' s Office for the District
of Columbia at Michelle.D.Jackson @usdoj.gov .
Sincerely,

v~cy~~~~
Fernando Pineiro Jr
(A) FOIA Officer

Enclosure(s): 79 pages

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(b)(5)

Also , for your awareness, yesterday a federal district court in California (Saravia v. Sessions, No. 17-3615 (N.D. Cal. filed June 22,
2017)) ordered additional briefing on the quest ion of whether the re-arrest of a UAC for gang membership causes that minor to not
meet the definition of a UAC b)(5)
b)(5)
I will keep you posted.
Let me know if you would like to discuss this. Thanks.
Tracy
From: Homan, Thomas

Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 7:46 PM
To : Short, Tracy; Davis, Mike P
Subject: Paper

Can one of you send me the paper you did on F AMU separ ation (b)(5)
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RE: Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation E.O.

The article includes this new language:

This story has been updated to clarify how migrant parents will be processed going forward. An earlier
version incorrectly stated the Trump administration was suspending prosecutions for parents of migrant
children . The senior Customs and Border Protection official quoted below was describing how the agency's
operations would change to no longer refer parents of migrant children for prosecution. Decisions whether
or not to prosecute are the purview of the Department of Justice.
A Justice Department spokesperson denied changes to the zero tolerance policy and said prosecutions wou ld continue.
A spokeswoman for the Justice Department, Sarah Isgur Flores, said "zero tolerance" remained in effect.
"There has been no change to the Department's zero tolerance policy to prosecute adults who cross our border illegally instead of
claiming asylum at any port of entry at the border," she said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us
-will -stop-prosecuting-parents-who-cross -the-border-illegally-with children-officia1-says/2018/06/21/4902b194-7564-11e8 -805c-4b67019fcfe4 story .html
In other words, until Congress acts to provide changes to law and appropriations, the zero tolerance policy w ill continue to have
the same outcomes (aka, "separation" of adults and minors).
Jon
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government would change enforcement practices, told The Washington Post that Border
Patrol agents have been instructed to stop sending parents with children to federal
courthouses for prosecution.
"We're suspending prosecutions of adults who are members of family units until ICE
(Immigration and Customs Enforcement) can accelerate resource capability to allow us
to maintain custody, " the official said.
Jon
Jon Feere
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security

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DHS, CBP and ICE comms are gett ing together tomorrow to disc uss this and put together a joint strategy. The press
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Compon ents,
Please see the revised agenda below to assist you in preparing briefing material, which will be inserted into the attached slide
deck. I have inserted each subsection of the agenda below in the attached slide deck for reference purposes only for each
component. Some of the agenda items may need to be consolidated or revised. Please add relevant information, graphics, charts,
etc. Components are allocated 8 slides, but use less if possib le. This should be no more than 25 slides total. Please focus the
major ity of your respective presentations to discussing the "OHS Initiated Solutions" in each of your respective categories and, to a
lesser extent, needed legislative solutions. For br iefi ng pur poses, be prepared to m ove quickly through t he "Snapshot" of the
current situation on the gro und, to afford the majority of your time to discussing so lutions.
Some of these issues have al ready been briefed recently, so if you use previous briefing materia ls please update the informat ion .

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think of based on prior briefings, but some may be missing or incomplete. Please review this draft agenda, revise , and consolidate
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All,

S 1 has requested an immigra tion/border security briefing on Monday afternoon. I am working on an agenda and will
share it soon. It will involve a discussion on (1) current operational pictur e (issues/concerns) for each component; and (2)
solutions (short-term policy fixes and long-term, such as regs and legislation) . Please stand- by for further information .
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Hey Jon,
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We met in the Rio Grande Valley last month. I need your hep with a POC for ORR.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2018
Zero-Tol erance Prosecution and Family Reunification

The Department of Home land Security (DHS) and Healt h and Human Services (HHS) have
a process established to ensure that family members know the location of their children and
have regular communicat ion after separation to ensure that those adults who are subject to
removal are reunited with their children for the purposes of removal. The United States
government knows the location of all children in its custody and is working to reunite them
with their families .
As part of the apprehension, detention and prosecution process, illegal aliens, adults and
children , are initially detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before the
children are sent to HHS' Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and parents to
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody . Each entity plays a role in
reunification. This process is well coordinated.
U.S. Custom s and Bord er Pro tection

• CBP has reunited 522 Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) in their custody w ho
were separated from adults as part of the Zero Tolerance initiative. The reunions of
an additional 16 UAC who were schedu led to be reunited on June 22, 2018 were
delayed due to weather affecting travel and we expect they will all be reunited with
their parents within the next 24 hours. There will be a small number of children
who were separated for reasons other than zero tolerance that will remain separated :
genera lly only if the fami lial relationship cannot be confirmed, we believe the adult
is a threat to the safety of the child, or the adult is a criminal alien.
• Because of the speed in which adults completed their criminal proceed ings, some
children were still present at a United States Border Patrol (USBP) station at the
time their parent(s) returned from court proceedings . In these cases, the USBP
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• ICE has dedicated the Port Isabel Service Proc essing Center as the primary family
reunification and removal center for adults in their custody.
• A parent who is ordered removed from the U.S. may request that his or her minor
chi ld accompany them. It should be noted that in the past many parents have elected
to be removed without their children .
• ICE has posted information in all of its facilities advising detained parents who are
trying to locate, and/or communicate with, a child in the custody of HHS to call the
Detention Reporting and Information Line for assistance , which is staffed by live
operators Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM.
• The information provided by these parents to the call operators will be forwarded to
HHS for action. ICE and HHS will coordinate a review of their custodial data to
identify where each child is located, verify the parent/child relationship , and set up
regular communication and removal coordination, if necessary.
• Each ICE Field Office has Juvenile Coordinators who manage these cases
throughout the immigration court proceedings.
• Further , ICE maintains a publicly available online detainee locator which can be
used to locate adults detained by ICE. This site can be accessed at:
https://locator.ice .gov/odls/#/index
ICE has completed the following steps toward reunification:
• Implemented an identification mechanism to ensure on-going tracking of linked
family members throughout the detention and removal process;
• Designated detention locations for separated parents and will enhance current
processes to ensure communicat ion with children in HHS custody ;
• Worked closely with foreign consulates to ensure that travel documents are issued
for both the parent and child at time of removal; and
• Coordinated with HHS for the reuniting of the child prior to the parents' departure
from the United States.
U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement
• Minors come into HHS custody with information provided by DHS regarding how
they illegally entered the country and whether or not they were with a parent or
adult and , to the extent possible, the parent(s) or guardian(s) informa tion and
location. There is a central database which HHS and DHS can access and update
when a parent(s) or minor(s) location information changes.
• As of June 20th HHS has 2,053 separated minors being cared for in HHS funded
facilities, and is working with relevant agency partners to foster communications
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 established reunification processes. Currently only 17% of minors in HHS funded
facilities were placed there as a result of Zero Tolerance enforcement , and the
remaining 83% percent arrived to the United States without a parent or guardian.
• Parent(s) or guardian(s) attempting to determine if their child is in the custody of
the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in HHS Administrat ion for Children and
Families should contact the ORR National Call Center
(www.acf.hhs.gov /orr/resource /orr-national-call-center ) at 1-800-203-7001, or via
email information @ORRNCC .com . Information will be collected and sent to HHS
funded facility where minor is located. The ORR National Ca ll Center has
numerous resources ava ilable for children , parent(s) , guardian(s) and sponsors .
• Within 24 hours of arriving at an HHS funded facility minors are given the
opport unity to communicate with a vetted parent, guardian or relative. While in
HHS funded facilities' care, every effort is made to ensure minors are able to
communicate (either telephonic or video depending on the circumstances) with their
parent or guard ian (at least tw ice per week) . However , reasonab le safety
precautions are in place to ensure that an adult w ishing to communicate with a
minor is in fact that m inor's parent or guardian .
• Minors in HHS funded facilities are permitted to call both family members and/or
sponsors living in the United States and abroad . Attorneys representing minors have
unlimited telephone access and the minor may speak to other appropriate
stake holders , such as their consu late, the case coordinator, or child advocate .
Add itiona l information on telephone calls, visitation , and mail policies are available
in the policy guide.
• Under HHS ' publicly available policy guide for Unaccompanied Alien Children ,
the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) releases minors to sponsors in the
follow ing order of preference: parent; legal guardian; an adult relative (brother,
sister , aunt , uncle , grandpar ent or first cous in); an adult individua l or entity
designated by the parent or legal guardian (through a signed declaration or other
document that ORR determines is sufficient to estab lish the signatory's
parental/guardian relationship); a licensed program willing to accept legal custody;
or an adu lt individual or entity seeking custody when it appears that there is no
other likely alternative to long term ORR care and custody.

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RE: 'At the Breaking Point: The Humanitarian and Security Crisis at Our Southern
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Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration Hearing Highlights
Action Items Attached: FYSA
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Date: Wednesday, May 08, 2019, 5:53 PM
Subject: 'At the Breaking Point: The Humanit arian and Security Crisis at Our Sout hern Border' Senate
Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration Hearing Highlights Action Items
Attached: FYSA

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Please fi nd t he 'At t he Break ing Point: The Humanitar ian and Secur ity Cri sis at Ou r Sout hern
Borde r' Senat e Judiciary Committee (SJC)Subcommittee on Border Secur ity and Imm igrati o n
hear ing highl ights and act ion items attached & embedded below; please adv ise if you have
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 'At the Breaking Point: The Humanitarian and Security Crisis at Our Southern
Border' Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC),Subcommittee on Border Security and
Immigration* Hearing Highlights, Action Items
8 May 2019, 2:30-5:45PM, Dirksen Senate Office Building Room #226
Witnesses:
Chief Carla L. Provost

Chief
United States Border Patrol U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland
Security
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Todd C. Owen
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office Of Field Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C.
Ms. Nathalie R. Asher
Acting Executive Associate Director, Enforcement And Removal Operations
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Jonathan Hayes
Director, Office Of Refugee Resettlement
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Manuel Padilla Jr.
Director, Joint Task Force - West
Department of Homeland Security
San Antonio, TX

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ERO (A) EAD Nathalie Asher's Testimony/Remarks:

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Overall, the United States continues to experience an unprecedented illegal
immigration crisis along the southwest border (SWB) - particularly comprised of family
units and un-accompanied alien children (UACs) from Central America -- resulting from
outdated requirements and court decisions that prevent the detention of alien minors
and family units during the pendency of their removal proceedings and inhibit the
government from effectively removing those who receive final orders from an
immigration judge.

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Legislative changes are needed to ensure that ICEhas the necessary authorities to
ensure the safe and successful repatriation of persons ordered removed, in addition to
ensuring that ICE has adequate resources to continue to execute its mission. Without
the necessary funding and legislative changes, the integrity of the nation's immigration
system will continue to be undermined.
Further, Ms. Asher highlighted the legislative changes warranted to address pull
factors engendering the current migration, security, and humanitarian crisis from
Northern Triangle {El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) to the United States, namely:
o Terminate the FSAand clarify the government's detention authority with respect
to alien minors, including minors detained as part of a family unit, to ensure that
families are kept together while awaiting immigration proceedings;
o Amend the TVPRAto provide for the prompt repatriation of any UAC who are not
victims of human trafficking or who do not have a fear of return to their home
country and provide for similar treatment of all UAC from either contiguous or
noncontiguous countries to ensure they are swiftly and safely returned to their
countries of origin;
o Amend the definition of "special immigrant juvenile" to require that the applicant
must demonstrate that reunification with both parents {together or separately)
in the United States is not viable due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, and
that the applicant is a victim of trafficking. The current legal requirement is not
operationally viable;
o Address the credible fear standard -a threshold standard for those subjected to
expedited removal to be able to pursue asylum before the immigration courts.
The current standard has proved to be ineffective in screening out those with
meritless claims, as on average, only about 12 out of every 100 credible fear
claims result in a grant of asylum. It thus creates a pull factor and places a strain
on the system that inhibits the government's ability to timely address
meritorious asylum claims while allowing those without valid claims to remain in
t he United States; and,
o Adding to this pull factor is the backlog of cases in immigration court, causing
years-long delays in t he adjudication of asylum claims, during which time aliens
receive work permits and obtain equities and community ties they would not
otherwise have if their removal proceedings in court were adjudicated faster and
closer in time to their arrival. Congress has funded the increase in immigration
judges but has not appropriated to ICEa corresponding number of attorneys and
legal staff.

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Majority (Republican) Senators' Remarks, Questions & Answers :

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Subcommittee Chairman John Cornyn(R-TX}:The Chairman discussed the
overwhelmed state of resources and people at the border given the current migration
crisis; he highlighted the demographic change from 90% single adult males circa 2006,
to 60% of apprehensions today comprised of family units and UACs. Senator Cornyn

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 asked about necessary 'consequences' associated with illegal immigration & associated
activity.
o Chairman Cornyn also highlighted apprehension increases in Del Rio, Rio
Grande Valley, and El Paso. Cornyn claimed that Democrats are more
interested in scoring political points and being disingenuous about the nature
of the SWB crisis, that he reiterated Congress and DHS must address &
confront.
■ CBP and ICE both explained that as the migrant crisis exacerbates without additional resources, including family and adult detention
beds - DHS will release more migrants into the interior of the United
States.
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The Chairman asked that the witnesses speak candidly and apprise the
Congress how it can help address the ongoing SWB crisis.
Additionally, Cornyn asked Chief Provost about an abandon child who was
apprehended after being abandoned in a corn field to highlight the loopholes
in current immigration law smugglers currently exploit, along with associated
danger posed to migrants.
The Senator asked about the (negative) rip ple effects channeling agents to the
SWB has on customs inspections, travel, and other lawful trade.
The Senator asked CBP about how many countries SWB migrants arrive from;
CBP explained that they arrive from upwards of 140 countries, including
dangerous, war-torn & strife-ridden hot spots like Yemen.
Finally, Chairman Cornvn directed the record to remain open for one week so
that additional Questions for the Record (QFRs) can be submitted &
incorporated into the hearing Jog, and so that HHS and OHS can
adjudicate/respond to them.

Senator Ted Crux (R-TX): Senator Cruz lauded DHS ongoing efforts to uphold public
safety and combat terrorism and crime; Senator Cruz asked about SWB apprehensions,
and CBP proffered several statistics (i.e., apprehensions are increasing; on a recent
single day, more than 5,200 migrants were apprehended, a single-day record). Senator
Cruz asked about cartels' 'renting children' to further fraudulent immigration benefit
claims & associated cross-border criminal activity.
o Of note, Chief Provost explained that single adults will be released in short
order without additional ICEadult detention beds; further, the Chief
reiterated that immigrants' detention through the full immigration
enforcement lifecycle is pivotal to upholding removal orders & the integrity
of the immigration system.
o Further , FY 2019 year-to-date family unit fraudulent immigration benefit
claims exceed 3,500.
o EAD Asher further conveyed that redeploying resources , e.g., Special Agents,
Victim Assistance Specialists, etc., has negative effects on ICE interior

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