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DOGE Tells American Oversight Its Records Are Not Subject to FOIA, Contradicting Judge’s Recent Ruling

Even after a court ruled that DOGE is likely covered by FOIA, DOGE has claimed its records are presidential records and immune from FOIA — putting …

Celebrating American Oversight’s Transparency Victories This Sunshine Week

The public’s right to information about government actions is under unprecedented threat. American Oversight is fighting back.

American Oversight, CREW, and EPIC Condemn Trump Administration’s War on Transparency

During a Wednesday press call during Sunshine Week, the nonpartisan watchdog organizations detailed ongoing efforts to hold the new Trump administr…

Oklahoma Education Department Using Erroneous Interpretation of Open Records Act to Withhold Documents from the Public

American Oversight has demanded the release of public records related to State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ Library Media Advisory Committee, detai…

American Oversight Urges Transparency on 20th Anniversary of Sunshine Week

“This Sunshine Week, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting open government against the nonstop attacks on access to information, redoubling our …

American Oversight Files for Emergency Restraining Order Against Marco Rubio to Stop Destruction of Public Records at USAID

The motion for a restraining order follows American Oversight’s new lawsuit against the government for violating multiple transparency laws.

American Oversight Sues Trump Administration for Directing Agency Staff to Shred and Burn Government Records

American Oversight filed suit against government for violating the Federal Records Act and other transparency laws following reports staff were ins…

Where Are Trump Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks’ Communications from His Time as Texas Border Czar?

The lack of records in response to American Oversight’s requests from its two-year investigation of Banks raises questions about public accountabil…

American Oversight Applauds Court Ruling that DOGE’s Inner Workings Cannot Be Concealed from Public View

In response to a lawsuit brought by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction finding D…

American Oversight Files Amended FOIA Lawsuit Against DOGE

The amended complaint filed Wednesday includes six additional Freedom of Information Act requests American Oversight filed with DOGE that have gone…

American Oversight Condemns Confirmation of Kash Patel to Lead Federal Bureau of Investigation

American Oversight’s condemnation of Patel follows extensive investigation into Patel’s problematic record and communications

American Oversight Files Bar Complaint Against Deputy AG Bove for Corrupt Actions in Dismissal of Eric Adams Charges

The organization calls for a full investigation of reported misconduct by Bove, who pushed for the dismissal of criminal charges in return for Adam…

Judge Aileen Cannon Maintains Gag Order on Special Counsel’s Report, Shielding FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel from Scrutiny 

Judge Cannon Delays Public Scrutiny of Patel Ahead of Consequential Senate Vote

American Oversight Opens Investigation into Trump Justice Department’s Quid Pro Quo Pressure Campaign Benefitting Mayor Eric Adams

American Oversight filed FOIA requests seeking information on the Justice Department’s push to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, lead…

Not All Federal Agencies Are Equal When It Comes to FOIA Response Times

Some — like the State Department — are a lot slower.

The Real Danger for Virginia’s Election This Year: Further Disenfranchisement

More than a year and a half after Virginia withdrew from a widely used voter-list maintenance system, the consequences of that decision are still c…

American Oversight Submits Expedited Motion Urging Judge Cannon to Lift Order Blocking Release of Trump Classified Documents Report

Court Order Shields Report Containing Key Information on Trump’s FBI Nominee Kash Patel, Despite Trump DOJ Dropping Charges

New American Oversight Report Details Impacts of Far-Right Classroom Censorship on Public Education

New Lawsuit Seeks Musk’s Communications, Pushes Back Against DOGE’s Secretive Efforts to Invade Agencies and Evade Oversight

The first Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against DOGE will expose and thwart Elon Musk’s efforts to evade accountability and the federal transp…

American Oversight Files Emergency Lawsuit for Trump Classified Documents Report; Seeks Information About Role of FBI Nominee Kash Patel

Investigating Trump’s Illegal Effort to Dismantle USAID

American Oversight Warns of Patel’s Dangerous Nomination Ahead of Senate Judiciary Hearing

American Oversight Opposes Pam Bondi’s Nomination for Attorney General

Pam Bondi’s record and history of unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump prove she is unfit to lead the Justice Department.

American Oversight Opens Investigation into Mass Firings of Inspectors General by Trump Administration