Topic: Government Transparency

American Oversight Statement on Effort to Block Access to Public Records in Louisiana

June 7, 2024
Louisiana House Bill 767 would limit who can request public records from the Office of the Governor.

Democracy Forward and American Oversight Celebrate Victory for Transparency in Health Care Reform Open Records Case

May 17, 2024
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with transparency and free information by overturning an August 2022 judgment allowing federal agencies to withhold certain communications with Congress.

American Oversight Amends Lawsuit Against DeSantis to Include New Requests for Public Records

May 14, 2024
American Oversight sued Florida Gov. DeSantis’ office in February, alleging the office has engaged in unjustified and unlawful delay in responding to records requests.

Complaint: American Oversight v. Gov. DeSantis — Delay in Release of Public Records

May 13, 2024
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis alleging it has engaged in a pattern or practice of failing to properly respond to public records requests in violation of state law.

American Oversight Condemns Louisiana HB 461 as Another Attempt to Erode Access to Public Records

April 11, 2024
The bill, which passed the Louisiana House on Thursday, would significantly weaken the state’s public records law by extending the ability of local governments to suppress records of business dealings.

Records Request to West Virginia Office of Technology for State Guidance About Record Preservation Policies

March 20, 2024
Records request to the West Virginia Office of Technology seeking guidance documents reflecting state policies about agency record preservation.

American Oversight Sues Gov. DeSantis’ Office for Pattern of Unlawful Delay in Release of Public Records

February 29, 2024
Lawsuit seeks range of public documents and alleges unlawful delays are representative of Florida governor’s lack of transparency .

American Oversight Releases Statement on Proposed Utah Legislation Restricting Access to Public Records

February 23, 2024
The bill would significantly weaken the state’s public records laws by exempting elected officials’ calendars from the law.

Complaint and Court Filings: American Oversight v. Wisconsin Office of Special Counsel – Deletion of Election Investigation Documents in Violation of Wisconsin Law

February 19, 2024
American Oversight's lawsuit to stop the Office of Special Counsel from deleting public documents in violation of the state's public records retention law, and related filings.