Document Type: Litigation

Amicus Brief: Leroy Pernell, et al. v. Gov. Ron DeSantis — Lawsuit Challenging DeSantis’ ’Stop WOKE’ Act

November 27, 2023
Amicus brief filed by American Oversight, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Common Cause, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and League of Women Voters of the United States in support of professors and a student at public universities in Florida who allege in a lawsuit that racial animus drove the enactment of last year’s “Stop WOKE” Act, the classroom censorship law that restricts Florida educators and students from discussing issues related to race and gender in higher education classrooms.

Complaint and Court Filings: American Oversight v. Secret Panel — Open Meetings Law Violation

October 16, 2023
American Oversight’s lawsuit against the secret panel created by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to advise on the potential impeachment of a state supreme court justice, alleging that any meetings have been in violation of the state’s Open Meetings Law.

Amicus Brief: J. Doe v. Gov. Ron DeSantis — Communications Related to Claims Made During Hugh Hewitt Interview

July 10, 2023
Amicus curiae brief filed by American Oversight — along with Florida Center for Government Accountability, Integrity Florida Institute, League of Women Voters of Florida, and League of Women Voters of Florida Education Fund — in support of J. Doe in their lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis seeking to compel the release of communications to shed light on comments made by Gov. DeSantis during a Hugh Hewitt interview on Aug. 25, 2022.

Complaint: American Oversight v. Louisiana Secretary of State — Communications Surrounding ERIC Withdrawal

June 15, 2023
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Louisiana Secretary of State Robert Kyle Ardoin seeking to compel the release of communications that could shed light on the decision to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), as well as communications with Sen. Ron Johnson and records from December 2021 meeting of the Louisiana Voting Systems Commission. 

Complaint: American Oversight v. Ohio Secretary of State — Communications and Assessments Regarding ERIC, Election-Related Data

June 15, 2023
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seeking the release of communications and assessments related to Ohio's ERIC withdrawal, election-related data, and the independent state legislature theory.

Complaint: American Oversight v. Florida, Georgia, South Dakota, and Texas Army National Guards, and DOD — Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among National Guard Personnel

June 8, 2023
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Florida, Georgia, South Dakota, and Texas Army National Guards, and the U.S. Department of Defense seeking to compel the release of any reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among Florida, Georgia, South Dakota, and Texas National Guard personnel.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOD, Army, Navy, Air Force, NGB, and DHS — Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among Military Personnel

June 8, 2023
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Defense, Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and the Department of Homeland Security seeking to compel the release of any reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel.

Complaint and Court Filings: American Oversight v. Wisconsin Office of Special Counsel – Deletion of Election Investigation Documents in Violation of Wisconsin Law

June 5, 2023
American Oversight's lawsuit to stop the Office of Special Counsel from deleting public documents in violation of the state's public records retention law, and related filings.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, ICE, CBP, and USCIS — Communications with Anti-Immigration Groups

May 17, 2023
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Citizenship and Immigration Services seeking to compel the release of communications from political appointees to anti-immigrant groups concerning Migrant Protection Protocols.

Complaint: American Oversight v. Fulton County, Pa., and Wake Technology Services, Inc. — Election Officials’ Communications

April 6, 2023
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Fulton County, Pa., to compel the release of election officials’ communications with external entities, including parties involved in reviewing the county’s election results and voting machine equipment.