After Trump reportedly pressured a U.S. attorney to resign, we expanded our investigation into whether the administration pressured federal agencies to pursue baseless criminal allegations against its perceived opponents. americanoversight.org/after-report...

NEW: We’re investigating Trump’s National Guard deployment in Memphis, Tennessee. Crime is declining, so why send soldiers into civilian neighborhoods? The public deserves answers. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

NEW: We filed two dozen FOIA requests about Trump’s order deploying National Guard troops and immigration enforcement officials to Memphis. Deploying armed forces in American cities is a blatant abuse of power and it cannot be allowed to become the norm. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

We’re investigating whether the Trump administration is pressuring federal agencies to pursue baseless criminal allegations against its perceived opponents. We sent FOIAs to the DOJ, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Federal Reserve for more information. americanoversight.org/after-report...

The Trump admin. is outsourcing federal immigration power to local law enforcement, opening the door for further abuses of power in the service of the president’s political goals. We’re suing to ensure the public has the information to which it’s entitled. americanoversight.org/new-lawsuit-...

SBA Deputy Chief of Staff Ben Grayson emailed a United States Trade Representative staffer in March 2025 seeking assistance for a Florida-based crossbow manufacturer that reported “significant strain on the company’s financials” due to Trump’s tariffs. americanoversight.org/documents-re...

ICE plans to open hundreds of new offices and hire thousands of new immigration enforcement officers and lawyers. This expansion raises the risk of human rights abuses, especially as DHS cuts oversight. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

The Trump admin. is outsourcing federal immigration power to local law enforcement, opening the door for further abuses of power in the service of the president’s political goals. We’re suing to ensure the public has the information to which it’s entitled. americanoversight.org/new-lawsuit-...

ICYMI: We sued the DOJand the FBI for failing to release records about the Trump administration’s politicized review of the Epstein files. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

We sued the Federal Housing Finance Agency for records that could shed light on Trump’s attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and his attacks on the Fed’s independence. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

DHS told us it couldn’t produce records we requested because it “no longer maintained” text messages. Then it tried to backtrack. We’re demanding immediate action: preserve texts, recover missing records, and stop any further destruction of federal records. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

ICYMI: We sued the Trump administration for records on its politicized review of the Epstein files. Did top officials intervene to shield Trump? We’re demanding answers. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

We’re suing the Department of Energy over its unlawful effort to shut down FOIA requests. The agency’s new policy demands proactive, duplicative confirmation of pending FOIA requests, a move that could result in countless unlawfully closed FOIAs. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

The Trump administration's erratic trade policies have left SBA officials scrambling to paper over their impact. The SBA worked behind the scenes to try and mitigate the harms of Trump’s tariffs on a politically sympathetic weapons manufacturer. americanoversight.org/documents-re...

A U.S. Senator alleged that Director Monarez lied and that there were tapes to prove it. It’s a strikingly specific claim to be walked back so quickly. If such a recording exists, it should be released immediately. bsky.app/profile/wear...

The Trump administration says it has been rolling out a national data system to check voters’ citizenship, using personal data from existing federal databases — a legally dubious use of personal data. We’re investigating. americanoversight.org/demanding-an...

NEW: Records we obtained reveal the Small Business Administration worked behind the scenes to try to mitigate the damage of Trump’s tariffs on a politically sympathetic weapons manufacturer. americanoversight.org/documents-re...

NEW: We’re expanding our investigation into HHS Sec. RFK Jr.’s politically motivated ousting of former CDC Director Monarez. We filed a FOIA for recordings of meetings between the two after an alleged recording was discussed in a hearing this week. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

We’re investigating RFK Jr.’s abrupt removal of CDC Director Susan Monarez. Ahead of Monarez’s Senate testimony on Wednesday, we sent FOIA requests to HHS and the CDC for records and communications related to the director’s ousting. americanoversight.org/cdc-director...

Ryan Walters ordered all 5th- to 12th-grade Oklahoma classrooms to have a Bible and he initially tried to only allow the purchase of so-called “Trump Bibles.” We obtained records that show a state office criticized these proposed requirements. americanoversight.org/the-rise-of-...

Corey Lewandowski is reportedly wielding sweeping power at DHS while dodging basic transparency and oversight requirements. DHS is stonewalling our FOIA requests for records related to Lewandowski. We sued DHS for the records. americanoversight.org/corey-lewand...

Corey Lewandowski has been described as Kristi Noem’s “de facto chief of staff” — but DHS has refused to release records that could shed light on his role at the agency. The public deserves answers. We’re suing DHS for these records. americanoversight.org/corey-lewand...

Jeffrey Epstein called Donald Trump his “closest friend” for a decade — and there are serious concerns that Trump’s influence may have impacted what information has been released about the Epstein case. Attorney General Bondi promised transparency. We filed a lawsuit to get it.

Jeffrey Epstein called Trump his “closest friend” for a decade — and there are serious concerns that Trump’s influence may have impacted what information has been released about the Epstein case. Attorney General Bondi promised transparency. We filed a lawsuit to get it. bsky.app/profile/wear...

We sued DHS for failing to release records that could reveal the role that Corey Lewandowski — Trump’s former campaign chief and Kristi Noem’s shadow chief of staff — is playing at the agency. americanoversight.org/litigation/a...

We obtained new records that show how Ryan Walters has exploited his authority over Oklahoma schools to inject Christian nationalism into curriculum. americanoversight.org/the-rise-of-...

We filed FOIA requests for more information about RFK Jr.’s removal of CDC Director Susan Monarez. We won’t let the Trump administration reshape public health leadership based on political loyalty tests without demanding accountability and transparency. americanoversight.org/cdc-director...

NEW: We’re investigating the circumstances surrounding former Centers for Disease Control Director Susan Monarez’s removal. Today, we sent FOIA requests to HHS and the CDC for records about the ousting. americanoversight.org/cdc-director...

What information does the Justice Department have about Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein and what, if anything, did the administration do to hide those connections? We filed a lawsuit to find out. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

ICYMI: We sued the Department of Justice and the FBI for failing to release records related to the Trump administration’s controversial review of materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including his connections to President Trump. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

NEW: We’re suing the Trump administration for records related to its politicized review of the Epstein files. Did top officials intervene to shield Trump? We’re demanding answers. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

In July, the Trump administration deported eight immigrants from several different countries to South Sudan. We sent FOIA requests to DHS, DOD, State, and DOJ for communications, directives, and contracts regarding these deportations.

From slashing food bank funding to cutting cancer research grants, DOGE has gutted programs that aid vulnerable communities. By dodging transparency, DOGE is hiding the human cost of their devastating budget cuts. americanoversight.org/as-doge-cuts...

We filed an amicus brief challenging the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services’ directive that forces gender-affirming care to be investigated as child abuse. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

We’re suing the Department of Energy over its unlawful effort to shut down FOIA requests. The agency’s new policy demands proactive, duplicative confirmation of pending FOIA requests, a move that could result in countless unlawfully closed FOIAs. www.eenews.net/articles/wat...

In response to a FOIA request, DHS told us it couldn't produce communications we requested because it “no longer maintained” texts. We sent a FOIA request to DHS for policies and directives on the preservation of text message records.

Transparency laws exist for a reason: When powerful operatives are allowed to wield government authority behind closed doors, public trust is undermined and accountability erodes. Here's this week's newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/i...

As the Trump administration continues its draconian immigration crackdown, no place seems off limits — including kids at school. Instead of social workers, law enforcement agents are reportedly showing up at schools to “check” on migrant children. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Trump’s emergency control of the D.C. police ended but the presence of National Guard troops continues, including troops mobilized by six states. We’re expanding our investigation. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

ICE is reportedly coordinating with the Executive Office for Immigration Review to dismiss immigration cases and arrest people immediately afterwards in courthouses. We sent FOIA requests to ICE, EOIR, and other agencies for records related to courthouse arrests.

As part of the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown, federal agents are showing up at schools to “check” on unaccompanied migrant children. We requested DEA records on these alarming visits.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has used his control over public education to mandate Christian teachings, enforce Trump’s agenda, and raise his national profile, putting his ambitions over the interests of Oklahoma’s children. americanoversight.org/the-rise-of-...

We filed an amicus brief challenging the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services’ implementation of a rule mandating that the provision of gender-affirming care be investigated as child abuse. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

In response to a FOIA request, DHS told us it couldn't produce communications we requested because it “no longer maintained” texts. We sent a FOIA request to DHS for policies and directives on the preservation of text message records.

This policy may be a trial balloon for dismantling FOIA, and if the court doesn’t step in now, we could see it spread and gut the public’s right to know across the federal government.

The NY State Attorney Grievance Committee has repeatedly refused to investigate Emil Bove despite mounting evidence of serious misconduct — a deeply troubling abdication of its responsibility. We sharply criticized the committee’s dereliction of duty. americanoversight.org/american-ove...

NEW: We filed an amicus brief with the Texas Supreme Court in support of families and medical providers challenging Gov. Abbott’s directive targeting parents and caregivers of transgender youth. americanoversight.org/abbott-misle...

In July, the Trump administration deported eight immigrants from several different countries to South Sudan. We sent FOIA requests to DHS, DOD, State, and DOJ for communications, directives, and contracts regarding these deportations.

What do “divisive concept laws” look like in real classrooms? We created a quiz that asks you to identify real examples of censorship they uncovered in public records we obtained. Can you pass the test? americanoversight.org/pop-quiz-can...

President Trump is advancing a federal takeover of the nation’s capitol — part of his efforts to punish cities he views as political adversaries. We’re sued for records that could shed light on this abuse of power in D.C. americanoversight.org/american-ove...