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April 7, 2026

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

Litigation filed against President Donald Trump et al. by American Oversight on behalf of the American Historical Association concerning the Presidential Records Act.

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Docket Number 26-1169

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.

August 19, 2026: Appellees’ brief

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

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

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

April 7, 2026: Complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief


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