Underlying documents in the investigation of Jakelin Caal

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. All significant incident reports (SIRs) and significant event notifications (SENs) between December 14, 2018 and July 7, 2019 regarding the ongoing investigation into the death of 7-year-old migrant girl Jakelin Caal in Customs and Border Protection;
2. All materials relied upon by DHS-OIG in the ongoing investigation into the death of Jakelin Caal, including, but not limited to, photographs, interview notes, and electronic or paper communications;
3. Department of Homeland Security agency components, including, but not limited to, ICE, CBP, and Immigrant Health Services Corps, between December 14 and July 7, 2019 regarding the death of Jakelin Caal;
3. All follow-up communications from OIG to any DHS agency component or Congressional liaison regarding the death of Jakelin Caal between December 14, 2018 and July 7, 2019;
4. All communications between OIG and subject-matter experts, including, but not limited to, public health officials regarding the death of Jakelin Caal, between December 14, 2018 and July 7, 2019.

On December 8, 2018, the 7-year-old migrant died at a hospital after suffering medical distress in CBP custody. See: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/speeches-and-statements/statement-us-customs-and-border-protection-death-seven-year-old

On December 14, the DHS OIG announced it would be investigating the incident. See: https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pr/2018/oigpr-121418-inspector-general-announces-investigation-migrant-child-death.pdf

I am requesting these documents as a journalist who has been covering immigration issues for the last five years at The Atlantic. Founded in 1857 and today one of the fastest growing media platforms in the industry, The Atlantic has throughout its history championed the power of big ideas and continues to shape global debate across print, digital, events, video, and audio platforms. With its award-winning digital presence TheAtlantic.com and CityLab.com on cities around the world, The Atlantic is a multimedia forum on the most critical issues of our times—from politics, global, and the economy, to technology, arts, and culture.

Currently, I'm an immigration reporter at CQ-Roll Call, one of the oldest Congressional publications in the U.S with a track record of award winning non-partisan journalism.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Tanvi Misra