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News Roundup: Spotlight on the States

March 18, 2021
It’s Sunshine Week, and we’re continuing to shine a light on the actions of state governments across the country to narrow access to our democracy or to use public office to serve the few.

One Year of the Coronavirus Pandemic: Covid-19 in Prisons

March 18, 2021
In the last year, news outlets, watchdog groups, and government oversight offices have investigated the conditions inside prisons during the pandemic, as well as the causes of specific outbreaks.

Documents Show Early 2020 Coronavirus Data-Tracking Disconnect Between Florida Health Department and CDC

March 17, 2021
The records obtained by American Oversight show that for at least a month in the spring of 2020, Florida officials resisted using the CDC’s system to track Covid-19 data.

Investigations Update: Covid-19 in Immigration Detention, MPD’s Kettling of Protesters, and Covid-19 Liability Shields

March 16, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the spread of Covid-19 in immigration detention centers, D.C. police response to last summer’s racial justice protests, and state and local officials’ involvement in the “Stop the Steal” rally.

Covid-19 Oversight News: The Pandemic’s Long-Term and Disproportionate Impacts

March 15, 2021
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

Covid-19 Oversight News: Congressional Investigations, Vaccine Distribution, and New Revelations about Misused Pandemic Funds

March 8, 2021
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

FOIA to CDC Seeking SharePoint Messages Regarding Coronavirus

March 8, 2021
FOIA request to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeking SharePoint messages related to coordination with state governments in addressing the coronavirus pandemic.

News Roundup: The Lie Lives On

March 4, 2021
This week, we obtained copies of phony electoral vote certifications and DHS records from the day of the Jan. 6 attack, and the Transportation Department released a report on former Secretary Chao’s misuse of her position.