American Oversight Sues Trump Administration Over Withheld Records on DOGE Social Security Takeover 

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court granted DOGE access to Social Security systems, allowing an entity shrouded in secrecy ac…

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Court Orders Rubio to Refer Signalgate Record Violations to Attorney General Bondi

The ruling requires top Trump administration officials to alert Marco Rubio, the acting U.S. archivist, of Signal messages cont…

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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Judicial Nominee Emil Bove Amid Alarming Whistleblower Allegations

We’re seeking DOJ documents that could shed light on Bove’s potential misconduct, including his role in defying court orders, p…

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Court Orders Rubio to Refer Signalgate Record Violations to Attorney General Bondi
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American Oversight Sues Trump Administration Over Withheld Records on DOGE Social Security Takeover 
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The Government’s Arguments Against DOGE Transparency Are Legally Unfounded
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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Judicial Nominee Emil Bove Amid Alarming Whistleblower Allegations
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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Judicial Nominee Emil Bove Amid Alarming Whistleblower Allegations

We’re seeking DOJ documents that could shed light on Bove’s potential misconduct, including his role in defying court orders, politically motivated…

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July 10, 2025

American Oversight Denounces USAID’s Closure as Politically Motivated Sabotage ‘Behind Closed Doors’

American Oversight is pressing ahead with its lawsuit to uncover the truth behind the agency’s political undoing and orders to destroy records.

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July 1, 2025

New Lawsuit Seeks Disclosure of Agreements Giving Local Law Enforcement Immigration Enforcement Powers

American Oversight is seeking records related to the Trump administration’s dramatic expansion of the 287(g) program, which opens the door for abus…

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June 26, 2025