American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Administration’s Disruption of Medical Care for People in ICE, CBP Custody

Our lawsuit seeks answers on payment failures threatening access to lifesaving treatment.

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American Oversight Wins Key Court Ruling Striking Down Energy Dept.’s Unlawful FOIA Purge Policy

Federal court, siding with American Oversight, blocks agency plan to close thousands of public records requests

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American Oversight Obtains Previously Undisclosed TSA-ICE Agreement, Raises Questions About Sworn Trump Admin Testimony

Our lawsuit uncovered the agreement formalizing TSA’s role in the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement into …

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Following Court Victory Against Energy Dept., American Oversight Demands USAID Abandon Similar FOIA Purge Policy

We renewed our demand after USAID ignored our earlier warning over its “still interested” policy.

August 17, 2026
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New records reveal efforts by North Carolina auditor’s office to sway county early voting decisions

New records reveal efforts by state auditor’s office to sway county early voting decisions and raise questions about Auditor Boliek’s role.

August 14, 2026
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North Carolina Office of the State Auditor Records Regarding Dallas Woodhouse Communications with Election Officials

Records from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor in response to American Oversight’s record requests for communications between official…

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August 14, 2026