DHS Admits It Provided “Erroneous” Information on Texts of Noem and DHS Brass, Hasn’t Confirmed It Followed Law

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American Oversight Applauds Eleventh Circuit for Pressing Judge Cannon to Address Delay in Special Counsel Report Case

Court finds “undue delay,” encourages Cannon to resolve American Oversight’s pending motions within 60 days.

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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump-Appointed Election Denier Heather Honey

American Oversight files suit seeking documents on Honey’s hiring and activities as DHS deputy assistant secretary for election…

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American Oversight Warns USAID Over Unlawful Policy Undermining FOIA Rights

We demanded the agency reverse a new rule requiring requesters to reconfirm interest in pending records requests.

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American Oversight Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Against Georgia State Election Board

It’s a victory for accountability heading into 2026 as board members intensify their conspiratorial push of anti-voter policies. Our suit led to ne…

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DHS Admits It Provided “Erroneous” Information on Texts of Noem and DHS Brass, Hasn’t Confirmed It Followed Law

Thursday, following a court filing in American Oversight’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the agency’s initial clai…

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