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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

Statement: American Oversight Condemns Mass Firings of Inspectors General by Trump Administration

American Oversight Warns Musk and Federal Agencies Against Violating the Federal Records Act 

American Oversight sent letters to Elon Musk, the “U.S. DOGE Service,” and the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security…

Trump’s Second Term Must Not Escape Scrutiny

A Look at Records American Oversight Previously Uncovered About Trump OMB Nominee Vought

American Oversight Sues Intelligence Agency for Records About Trump Nominee Kash Patel

The lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction seeks records from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that could shed light on w…

American Oversight in 2024: Tracking Threats to Democracy, Exposing Anti-Democratic Influences, and Protecting the Public’s Right to Information

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Admits It Failed to Properly Comply with Arizona Public Records Law

American Oversight’s recently settled lawsuit was filed in May 2024 after the sheriff and county failed to produce any records in response to five …

Seven Years Later, Congress Is Still Trying to Hide Communications About 2017 Efforts to Weaken ACA

Attorney Michael Gableman Faces Disciplinary Complaint for Actions During Partisan 2020 Election Inquiry Investigated by American Oversight

Statement from American Oversight interim Executive Director Chioma Chukwu: “Michael Gableman’s misconduct shows how partisan agendas can undermine…

Statement from American Oversight on Matt Gaetz’s Withdrawal from Attorney General Consideration

House Bill Would Provide Incoming Trump Administration New Powers to Target Political Enemies

American Oversight Demands Prompt Release of FBI Records of Matt Gaetz Investigation

In the Documents: Far-Right Efforts to Undermine Election Trust in Harris County, Texas

Inside Election Integrity Network Meetings

American Oversight Sues Georgia State Election Board for Public Records Obstruction, Issues Document Preservation Notices to Election Officials in Key States

American Oversight Opposes Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Attempted Dismissal of Public Records Case

American Oversight Obtains Report from August Incident at Arlington National Cemetery

Judge Orders Army to Release Report from Incident at Arlington Cemetery to American Oversight