Pocan demands ICE respond to FOIA requests

Chris Lueneburg by Chris Lueneburg

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., sent a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Monday demanding a response to a Freedom of Information Act request that was sent two months ago.

According to a news release, Pocan requested information on Oct. 12 about ICE raids that occurred across Wisconsin. The request asked for communications with local law enforcement officials, as well as the criminal records for arrested individuals.

The raids occurred throughout September, ending in the arrest of 83 people. Madison city leaders said that the arrests took place without proper notification.

In the letter, Pocan said that ICE has sent letters delaying the FOIA process twice “without sufficient explanation.”

Pocan said that the lack of communication has underscored accountability issues within the agency.

“Further delays on this request will not be granted, and I urge you to move expeditiously to provide the requested information,” he said.

The full letter can be found on Pocan’s website.

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