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Judicial Watch suing DHS for ‘stealth amnesty’ documents requested under FOIA

Steven Nelson Associate Editor
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On the eve of a key hearing about political interference with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the conservative group Judicial Watch announced Tuesday it is suing DHS for documents requested under FOIA relating to the Obama administration’s plans on immigration regulation.

“President Obama may deny he has a plan to suspend deportations but the experience of immigration attorneys in Houston suggests otherwise,” wrote Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton in a press release. “That’s why it’s critical that Homeland Security follows the open records FOIA law and turns over these records.”

‘Stealth amnesty’ refers to alleged plans by DHS to reduce deportations or otherwise loosen immigration laws.

Judicial Watch requested documents about the issue July 2, but the agency has not responded besides providing a receipt they received the request, the group says.

The lawsuits seek documents relating to administration guidelines for the dismissal of pending immigration court cases.

“The stonewalling by the ‘transparent’ Obama administration suggests it has something to hide,” stated Fitton.