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ICE’s Work with Local Police Departments is Being Kept Secret

ICE and state and local law enforcement offices are avoiding public records requests for 287(g) programs.

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April 30, 2026

American Oversight Slams Supreme Court Ruling Decimating Voting Rights for Black Voters, Other Voters of Color

The Louisiana v. Callais decision signals supercharged movement toward election subversion through law and procedure.

voting rightsFederalLouisiana
April 29, 2026

Lawsuit Seeks Records on IRS Implementation of Trump Executive Orders Purportedly Targeting “Antifa”

Protect Democracy, represented by American Oversight, is seeking transparency into whether the president’s order is being used to draw federal tax …

April 29, 2026
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Lawsuit Seeks Records on White House’s Potential IRS Weaponization Against President’s Perceived Political Opponents

We’re representing Protect Democracy in a lawsuit seeking transparency into potential White House efforts to target taxpayers for IRS scrutiny.

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April 22, 2026

American Oversight Condemns Trump DOJ’s Politicized Prosecution of Southern Poverty Law Center

We released a statement condemning the Trump administration’s politically motivated indictment of the SPLC.

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April 22, 2026
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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Admin Use of Palantir Tools Amid Growing Privacy, Data Collection Concerns

Federal agencies should disclose whether Palantir tools are being used for surveillance.

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April 21, 2026
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American Oversight, Historians Seek Emergency Court Order to Block Trump Effort to Evade Presidential Records Act

We’re seeking court intervention as the Trump administration refuses to commit to preserving presidential records as our case proceeds.

April 14, 2026

American Oversight Demands Georgia Election Board Members Address Court Filing Made Without Public Process

We raised concerns about new potential Open Meetings Act violations and improper use of board authority

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April 14, 2026
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Groups Sue Trump Admin for Records on Medicaid Data Sharing with Immigration Enforcement

American Oversight and the National Health Law Program seek transparency into the use of health data for immigration enforcement and its impact on …

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April 9, 2026

American Oversight and Historians Sue to Block Trump’s Effort to Evade Presidential Records Law

Our lawsuit comes just days after Trump’s DOJ advanced a sweeping effort to block access to hundreds of millions of documents from current and past…

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April 7, 2026

DOJ Proposal Would Shield Its Lawyers from Ethics Accountability

We filed a public comment opposing DOJ’s proposed rule allowing the attorney general to stall state bar investigations

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April 6, 2026

Trump Firing Bondi Doesn’t Let Her Off the Hook for DOJ Abuses, Epstein Mishandling

With her congressional deposition looming, Bondi’s firing does not shield her from accountability.

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April 3, 2026

American Oversight Slams Trump’s Attempted Evasion of Presidential Records Act

After facing prosecution for mishandling records following his first term, Trump is trying to gut the Presidential Records Act in his second.

April 2, 2026

American Oversight Heading to Federal Court for High-Stakes Hearing on Records Integral to Bondi’s Congressional Epstein Deposition

We’re seeking records on the DOJ and FBI Epstein file review process ahead of Bondi’s April 14 deposition.

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March 30, 2026

Exclusive: Internal Emails Reveal Top DHS Attorney Suggested Agents Should ‘Start Hitting’ Protesters

Trump admin’s attempted redaction of damning portions of records raises alarming questions about use-of-force mindset at DHS

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March 27, 2026
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Top CBP Official Said Troops Should Have Hit LA Protesters With Sticks

Emails from Joseph Mazzara display a shocking amount of hostility towards protesters – and reveal that the agency meant to hide it from the public.

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March 27, 2026

New Lawsuit for Records on Visa Holder Social Media Surveillance and Voter Registration Limits at Naturalization Ceremonies

Represented by American Oversight, Campaign Legal Center seeks transparency into policies targeting visa holders’ speech and restricting new citize…

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March 26, 2026
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American Oversight Is Still Fighting to Force Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump’s Classified Documents Handling

Trump allegedly took records tied to his business interests and others so confidential they were shared with only six individuals.

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March 25, 2026
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American Oversight Sues Trump Administration for Records on So-Called “Welfare Checks” Targeting Immigrant Children

Records we’re seeking could reveal if the effort is a ruse to facilitate the deportation of vulnerable children and families.

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March 18, 2026

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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March 16, 2026
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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 issues that limit the eff…

government transparency
March 15, 2026
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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 enforcement.

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March 10, 2026