Record of Abuse

Record of Abuse: Lawlessness and Impunity in Border Patrol's Interior Enforcement Operations

Government records obtained by the ACLU shed new light on Border Patrol’s vast interior enforcement operations, most of which occur far from any international border. Though Border Patrol says these operations are “safe, efficient, and cost-effective,” the agency’s own records undermine those claims, revealing a systemic lack of oversight or accountability for agents who violate border residents’ most basic civil and constitutional rights on a dramatic scale. These documents show that Border Patrol’s extra-constitutional police practices often amount to a de facto policy of “stop and frisk” for border residents. Read more in the ACLU of Arizona report, "Record of Abuse: Lawlessness and Impunity in Border Patrol's Interior Enforcement Operations."

Leer el informe en español: Historial de Abuse: "Illegalidad e impunidad en las operaciones internas de aplicación de la ley por la Patrulla Fronteriza."

The following is a selection of records produced to date in ACLU Foundation of Arizona v. DHS, the lawsuit that is the basis for the ACLU of Arizona "Record of Abuse" Report.  Litigation is ongoing and additional records will continue to be made available.

• August 8, 2014 document production
• August 13, 2014 document production
• September 24, 2014 document production
• October 10, 2014 document production
• December 15, 2014 document production
• December 19, 2014 document production
• January 6, 2015 document production
• February 20, 2015 document production
• March 12, 2015 document production
• March 17, 2015 document production
• April 3, 2015 document production
• April 14, 2015 document production
• May 21, 2015 document production