Lawsuit Seeks Records on White House’s Potential IRS Weaponization Against President’s Perceived Political Opponents

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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Admin Use of Palantir Tools Amid Growing Privacy, Data Collection Concerns

Federal agencies should disclose whether Palantir tools are being used for surveillance.

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Lawsuit Seeks Records on White House’s Potential IRS Weaponization Against President’s Perceived Political Opponents

We’re representing Protect Democracy in a lawsuit seeking transparency into potential White House efforts to target taxpayers for IRS scrutiny.

Trump administration accountabilityweaponization of governmentFederal
April 22, 2026

American Oversight Condemns Trump DOJ’s Politicized Prosecution of Southern Poverty Law Center

We released a statement condemning the Trump administration’s politically motivated indictment of the SPLC.

Trump administration accountabilityweaponization of governmentFederal
April 22, 2026
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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Admin Use of Palantir Tools Amid Growing Privacy, Data Collection Concerns

Federal agencies should disclose whether Palantir tools are being used for surveillance.

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April 21, 2026