Opposition Filed Against DOJ Effort to Strike Context from Complaint About Qatar’s ‘Gifted’ Jet to Trump Administration

As the DOJ refuses the prompt release of a memo clearing the Qatari jet ‘gift,’ Freedom of the Press Foundation, represented by…

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American Oversight Petitions Court to Vacate Judge Cannon’s Gag Order Blocking Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump

As the Trump DOJ pursues its political enemies over document handling, American Oversight seeks the release of Jack Smith’s rep…

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American Oversight Sues DOJ for Video of Venezuelan Nationals’ Removal to El Salvador in Reported Defiance of Court Order

The records could show whether the Trump administration broke the law, ignoring court orders halting removals.

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American Oversight Seeks Emergency Court Relief Over Apparent DHS Cover-Up of Text Messages by Noem, Other Top Officials

The lawsuit follows our bombshell revelation that the agency stopped preserving text messages in April amid heightened scrutiny over inhumane immig…

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October 20, 2025

Opposition Filed Against DOJ Effort to Strike Context from Complaint About Qatar’s ‘Gifted’ Jet to Trump Administration

As the DOJ refuses the prompt release of a memo clearing the Qatari jet ‘gift,’ Freedom of the Press Foundation, represented by American Oversight,…

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October 10, 2025
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No Records Response from FHFA Regarding Mortgage Crime Reviews

The FHFA stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight’s records request seeking documents regarding mortgage crime reviews.

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October 9, 2025