Case Number: 21-1079

‘Reasonable Minds Can Differ’: American Oversight Publishes Messages from ‘Co-Conspirator 4’ Jeffrey Clark from January 2021

August 3, 2023
“It appears he still does not recognize how harmful his actions and proposals were,” wrote then acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, referring to an email from Clark sent on Jan. 8, 2021.

DOJ Communications Containing Election-Related Key Terms

January 13, 2023
Department of Justice records in response to American Oversight's request for the communication records of Jeffrey Clark, previously the acting assistant attorney general for the Civil Division and assistant attorney general for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, containing election-related key terms. 

DOJ Communications of Top Officials Containing Key Terms Related to the 2020 Presidential Election

April 27, 2022
Records from the U.S. Department of Justice in response to American Oversight's request for the communication records of top agency officials containing specific key terms concerning the 2020 presidential election. These records include related communications spanning from Dec. 10, 2020, to Jan. 20, 2021.

DOJ Brief Drafted by a Personal Lawyer to Trump Regarding 2020 Election Challenges

December 16, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Justice in response to American Oversight's request for a brief drafted by a personal lawyer to Trump, not an agency employee, for the agency to file with the Supreme Court.

DOJ Communication Records for Patrick Hovakimian Concerning the 2020 Election

December 16, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Justice in response to American Oversight's request for emails and text communications of Patrick Hovakimian, chief of staff to then-Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, concerning challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Withheld Records from DOJ Regarding Memo with Talking Point About Election Challenges

December 16, 2021
The U.S. Justice Department withheld records responsive to American Oversight's request for a talking points memorandum regarding former President Donald Trump’s request that the agency file a case in the Supreme Court challenging the election outcome.

American Oversight Sues Justice Department for Records of Efforts to Overturn Election

April 20, 2021
The lawsuit seeks details about the attempt to install a Trump loyalist as acting attorney general during the final days of the Trump administration.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOJ – Top Officials’ Communications Regarding Efforts to Use DOJ to Overturn 2020 Election

April 20, 2021
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Justice seeking the release of communication records of high-ranking agency officials, including former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and his staff, pertaining to former President Donald Trump’s reported pressure on the DOJ to support in his allies’ attempts overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Brief Drafted by Trump Lawyer Regarding Election Challenges

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking a brief drafted by a personal lawyer to Trump, not an agency employee, for the DOJ to file with the Supreme Court.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Communications of Top Officials with White House Regarding 2020 Election Results

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking records reflecting communications with the White House regarding the 2020 presidential election.