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American Oversight’s legal team is fighting in court every day to uphold the public’s right to information and to hold our leaders accountable.

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American Oversight v. DOT, GSA, DHS and USCIS — Reduction in Force Records 

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of Transportation, General Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security…

Government transparencyTrump administration accountabilityFederal
December 6, 2024

American Oversight v. NARA, OMB, OPM, Commerce and Census Bureau — Reduction in Force Records 

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office …

Government transparencyTrump administration accountabilityFederal
December 6, 2024

American Oversight v. Georgia State Election Board — Access to Election-Related Public Records

American Oversight’s lawsuit against the Georgia State Election Board alleging that some board members have refused to adequately search for or pro…

November 4, 2024

American Oversight v. DOD and the Army — Incident at Arlington National Cemetery 

American Oversight’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense and the Army regarding an alleged incident at Arlington National Cemetery.

Federal
October 1, 2024

American Oversight v. Ohio Secretary of State — Communications and Assessments Regarding ERIC, Election-Related Data

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seeking the release of communications and assessments related to O…

2020 election interferenceImmigrationThe Electronic Registration Information CenterOhio
August 29, 2024

American Oversight v. Georgia State Election Board — Open Meetings Act Violation

American Oversight’s lawsuit against three members of Georgia’s State Election Board.

2020 election interferenceGovernment transparencyGeorgia
July 18, 2024

American Oversight v. Arizona Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb – Communications and Records

Complaint filed by American Oversight against Pinal County, Ariz., Sheriff Mark Lamb to compel the release of specific records.

2020 election interferenceConstitutional sheriffs movementElection denialVoting rightsArizona
May 29, 2024

American Oversight v. OPM – Schedule F Communications and Guidance

American Oversight’s lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Personnel and Management seeking the release of communications, guidance, and directives re…

2020 election interferenceTrump administration accountabilityFederal
May 28, 2024

American Oversight v. HHS and OMB – Health Care Emails

American Oversight lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Management and Budget seeking the release of commu…

2020 election interference
May 17, 2024

American Oversight v. Gov. DeSantis — Delay in Release of Public Records

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis alleging it has engaged in a pattern or practice of failing to …

Attacks on educationGovernment transparencyFlorida
May 13, 2024

American Oversight v. Wisconsin Office of Special Counsel – Deletion of Election Investigation Documents in Violation of Wisconsin Law

American Oversight’s lawsuit to stop the Office of Special Counsel from deleting public documents in violation of the state’s public records retent…

2020 election interferenceGovernment transparencyImmigrationWisconsin
February 19, 2024

American Oversight v. FBI — Summaries of Witness Interviews from Matt Gaetz Investigation 

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Federal Bureau of Investigation seeking to compel the release of interview records from the agency’…

Federal
February 16, 2024

American Oversight v. Texas Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton – Records of Communications

American Oversight’s lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeking the release of records of certain communi…

2020 election interferenceGovernment transparencyJanuary 6Texas
January 17, 2024

American Oversight v. Cochise County, Ariz. — Records Regarding Election Administration Changes

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Cochise County, Ariz., concerning the county’s certification of 2022 election results.

2020 election interferenceArizona
January 10, 2024

U.S. v. Donald Trump – Trump Election Interference

Amicus brief filed by American Oversight in support of dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in U.S. v. Donald Trump, the criminal case charging forme…

2020 election interferenceElection denialImmigrationTrump administration accountabilityFederal
December 29, 2023

Leroy Pernell, et al. v. Gov. Ron DeSantis — Lawsuit Challenging DeSantis’ ’Stop WOKE’ Act

Amicus brief filed by American Oversight, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Common Cause, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and League of Women Voters of the …

Attacks on educationVoting rightsFlorida
November 27, 2023

Complaint and Court Filings: American Oversight v. Secret Panel — Open Meetings Law Violation

American Oversight’s lawsuit against the secret panel created by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to advise on the potential impeachment of a s…

2020 election interferenceGovernment transparencyTrump administration accountabilityWisconsin
October 16, 2023

Amicus Brief: J. Doe v. Gov. Ron DeSantis — Communications Related to Claims Made During Hugh Hewitt Interview

Amicus curiae brief filed by American Oversight — along with Florida Center for Government Accountability, Integrity Florida Institute, League of W…

Voting rightsFlorida
July 10, 2023

American Oversight v. Louisiana Secretary of State — Communications Surrounding ERIC Withdrawal

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Louisiana Secretary of State Robert Kyle Ardoin seeking to compel the release of communications that co…

2020 election interferenceThe Electronic Registration Information CenterLouisiana
June 15, 2023

Complaint: American Oversight v. Florida, Georgia, South Dakota, and Texas Army National Guards, and DOD — Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among National Guard Personnel

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Florida, Georgia, South Dakota, and Texas Army National Guards, and the U.S. Department of Defense seek…

2020 election interferenceWhite supremacy in the militaryFederal
June 8, 2023

American Oversight v. DOD, Army, Navy, Air Force, NGB, and DHS — Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among Military Personnel

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Defense, Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and the Department of Homeland…

2020 election interferenceWhite supremacy in the militaryFederal
June 8, 2023

American Oversight v. DHS, ICE, CBP, and USCIS — Communications with Anti-Immigration Groups

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Prote…

2020 election interferenceImmigrationFederal
May 17, 2023

Complaint: American Oversight v. Fulton County, Pa., and Wake Technology Services, Inc. — Election Officials’ Communications

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Fulton County, Pa., to compel the release of election officials’ communications with external entities,…

2020 election interferenceElection denialGovernment transparencyJanuary 6Pennsylvania
April 6, 2023

Reply Brief: American Oversight v. HHS and OMB – Health Care Emails

Reply brief filed by Democracy Forward on behalf of American Oversight in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. The lawsuit seeks the release of Trump…

2020 election interferenceImmigrationFederal
April 5, 2023