American Historical Association et al., v. Trump et al. — Presidential Records Act

Legal documents in litigation filed against President Donald Trump et al. by American Oversight on behalf of the American Historical Association seeking to uphold the Presidential Records Act in light of the Trump administration’s disregard for recordkeeping obligations required by federal law.

April 7, 2026: Complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief

April 14, 2026: Motion for a preliminary injunction and stay

April 30, 2026: Reply in support of plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction and stay

June 22, 2026: Opposition to defendants’ motion to stay district court proceedings pending appeal

August 19, 2026: Appellees’ brief

August 26, 2026: Brief of amici curiae by former National Archives and Records Administration officials

August 26, 2026: Brief of amici curiae by former National Security Council officials

August 26, 2026: Brief of amici curiae by members of Congress