American Oversight, Historians Seek Emergency Court Order to Block Trump Effort to Evade Presidential Records Act

We’re seeking court intervention as the Trump administration refuses to commit to preserving presidential records as our case p…

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Groups Sue Trump Admin for Records on Medicaid Data Sharing with Immigration Enforcement

American Oversight and the National Health Law Program seek transparency into the use of health data for immigration enforcemen…

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American Oversight and Historians Sue to Block Trump’s Effort to Evade Presidential Records Law

Our lawsuit comes just days after Trump’s DOJ advanced a sweeping effort to block access to hundreds of millions of documents f…

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Donald Trump in front of shredded documents.

American Oversight, Historians Seek Emergency Court Order to Block Trump Effort to Evade Presidential Records Act

We’re seeking court intervention as the Trump administration refuses to commit to preserving presidential records as our case proceeds.

April 14, 2026

American Oversight Demands Georgia Election Board Members Address Court Filing Made Without Public Process

We raised concerns about new potential Open Meetings Act violations and improper use of board authority

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April 14, 2026
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Groups Sue Trump Admin for Records on Medicaid Data Sharing with Immigration Enforcement

American Oversight and the National Health Law Program seek transparency into the use of health data for immigration enforcement and its impact on …

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April 9, 2026