American Oversight Seeks Emergency Court Order to Release Records About DOJ/FBI Review of Epstein Files

We asked the court to compel the production of records ahead of Attorney General Bondi’s closed-door Epstein deposition.

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Sunshine Week 2026: Three Big Victories for Government Accountability — and Three Major Threats

Sunshine Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate how we’ve held the Trump administration accountable and discuss new issue…

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American Oversight Sues ICE and DOJ for Records on Sensitive Voter Data Collection and Sharing

Our lawsuit seeks transparency about the federal effort to collect voter data and to reportedly share it with immigration enfor…

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Exclusive: State Officials Meeting with Election-Denier Linked EagleAI Founder on NEW Voter Roll Purge Tools

Documents reveal multi-state outreach for ELLY and Psephos as concerns grow over potential impact on eligible voters

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March 18, 2026
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American Oversight Seeks Emergency Court Order to Release Records About DOJ/FBI Review of Epstein Files

We asked the court to compel the production of records ahead of Attorney General Bondi’s closed-door Epstein deposition.

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March 17, 2026

Trump’s Assault on Transparency Casts Ominous Shadow Over Sunshine Week

American Oversight chronicles three big victories for government accountability — and three major threats

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