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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Last Updated: August 30, 2022 | Publication

Major Information System List

This page contains the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (excluding the United States Coast Guard) Consolidated Major Information System List.

Last Updated: August 9, 2022 | Publication

CISA Calendars

This page contains the annual calendars for the current Directors of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

 

Last Updated: June 6, 2022 | Site Page

Change is Underway at DHS FOIA

DHS FOIA is moving to a NEW system which will allow us to process records faster. Frequently Asked Questions about the DHS FOIA System Transition.

Last Updated: March 18, 2022 | Blog

Recognizing Sunshine Week

Sunshine Week is a moment to recognize one of the hallmarks of good government: an institution’s openness and transparency with respect to the work we perform and how we perform it. This fundamental principle speaks to any organization’s integrity and helps build trust between our government and the communities we serve.

Last Updated: February 18, 2022 | Press Releases

S1-on-1 with Chief Privacy Officer and Chief FOIA Officer Lynn Parker Dupree

In this episode of “S1-on-1” our leaders discuss the Department’s accomplishment in significantly reducing FOIA backlog, Black History Month, why representation matters, and how DHS is protecting privacy in our daily lives while executing the mission of the Department.

Last Updated: September 3, 2021 | Publication

Non-Disclosure of Information Protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367

Department of Homeland Security instruction on the non-disclosure of information protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367. This section protects any information relating to non-citizens, and their beneficiaries, who are seeking or have been approved for immigrant status as (1) battered spouses, children and parents under provisions of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); (2) victims of a severe form of human trafficking who generally are cooperating with law enforcement authorities; or (3) victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are cooperating with law enforcement authorities.

Last Updated: June 2, 2021 | Publication

CIS Ombudsman's Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2006

Recommendations to USCIS and their response for the year 2006.

Last Updated: May 19, 2021 | Publication

FPS Management Directives

Directives establishing policies, requirements, and responsibilities related to operations of the Federal Protective Service.

Last Updated: April 28, 2021 | Publication

FPS Prohibited Items Program

This directive establishes FPS policy for applying security force countermeasures to mitigate prohibited item entry at Federal properties. It applies to all facilities or properties under the control of the General Services Administration (GSA) and any facilities or properties owned, leased, or occupied by any Federal-agency contracting with FPS to provide security service.

Last Updated: April 27, 2021 | Publication

FPS Civil Unrest and Disturbance Records

Records Related to Civil Unrest and Disturbance in 2020 and 2021 Released by the Federal Protective Service.