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Fake Electors’ Continued Involvement in Anti-Democratic and Election Denial Efforts

Several of the individuals who signed their names to “alternate” electoral slates have been active in efforts to cast doubt on election integrity, including sham election reviews that have been investigated by American Oversight.
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Judge Rejects Efforts by Texas Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton to Dismiss Records Suit

February 23, 2023
American Oversight’s public records lawsuit seeking the release of top officials’ communications will proceed.

In the Documents: Records Obtained by American Oversight Related to Trump Ally and Border Wall-Building Efforts

January 27, 2023
A company with ties to the Trump administration recently won a massive state contract to build parts of a border wall.

News Roundup: Election Denial in Pennsylvania, Government Transparency in Texas

January 20, 2023
More than two years after the 2020 election, a recount in a rural Pennsylvania county has failed to appease some of the diehard election deniers who had clamored for it.

Abbott and Paxton Fight Against Release of Public Records by Seeking Dismissal of American Oversight Lawsuit

January 19, 2023
Texas leaders are advancing arguments that would significantly limit the public’s access to Texas government documents.
Abbott and Paxton

Fake Electors’ Continued Involvement in Anti-Democratic and Election Denial Efforts

December 21, 2022
Several of the individuals who signed their names to “alternate” electoral slates have been active in efforts to cast doubt on election integrity, including sham election reviews that have been investigated by American Oversight.

American Oversight Files Amicus Brief in Texas Lawsuit Challenging Governor’s Trans Child Abuse Rule

November 30, 2022
American Oversight has obtained records that reveal that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services adopted new policies and procedures in response to Abbott’s February directive.

DeSantis’ Office Contacted Abbott’s Office Regarding Migrant Flights to Martha’s Vineyard

October 19, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office appears to have been in contact with the office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott regarding DeSantis’ migrant flight program, according to documents obtained by American Oversight and reported on by the Miami Herald.

American Oversight Opposes Gov. Abbott’s and Attorney General Paxton’s Motions to Dismiss Public Records Case

October 13, 2022
American Oversight’s lawsuit seeks the release of officials’ messages surrounding Jan. 6, as well as communications with the gun lobby.
Ken Paxton and Greg Abbot

Texas Child Welfare Agency Instructed Employees Not to Communicate in Writing About Investigations into Gender-Affirming Care

September 1, 2022
Records obtained by American Oversight showed that the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services told staff not to discuss cases related to Gov. Abbott’s February anti-trans directive.