Abuse of Power Comes as No Surprise — Including Trump’s Militarized Suppression of Protest

Trump pardoned 1,500 insurrectionists on his first day in office. Now, he’s distorting protests of his administration’s immigra…

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New Lawsuit Seeks Trump Administration Records on Weaponized Immigration Enforcement

American Oversight is zeroing in on the administration’s use of immigration enforcement to punish perceived opponents — and to …

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American Oversight Files Suit, Launches Broad Investigation into Trump Administration’s Militarized Response to Immigration Protests

The organization anticipated Trump’s use of federal troops to silence dissent, having requested records months in advance of th…

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American Oversight Asks Court to Reject Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Block DOGE Transparency
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Supreme Court Grants DOGE Access to Americans’ Social Security Data, Undermining Privacy Protections
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Supreme Court Again Sides with Secrecy, Undermines Transparency in DOGE Decision
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The Militarized Response to Protests of Immigration Raids in Los Angeles

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New Lawsuit Seeks Trump Administration Records on Weaponized Immigration Enforcement

American Oversight is zeroing in on the administration’s use of immigration enforcement to punish perceived opponents — and to protect allies.

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June 20, 2025

Georgia Supreme Court Ruling Underscores Anti-Democratic Motivations of Trump-Aligned State Election Board

The state Supreme Court ruled that the board’s far-right majority overstepped its authority when it passed new election administration rules right …

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June 18, 2025

American Oversight Asks Court to Reject Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Block DOGE Transparency

The Trump administration continues fighting disclosure despite Musk’s assurance DOGE would be “the most transparent organization in government ever.”

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June 17, 2025