Underlying documents: Jakelin Caal

Submitted on Friday, September 6, 2019 - 01:53
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First Name: Tanvi
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Last Name: Misra
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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. I respectfully ask that this request be expedited as
the lives of children are at risk.

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

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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. I respectfully ask that this request be expedited as
the lives of children are at risk.

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

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG). Please find attached DHS-OIG's final response to the above-referenced FOIA request.

Sincerely,

FOIA/DHS-OIG