Document Type: Litigation

Complaint: American Oversight v. Gov. DeSantis — Delay in Release of Public Records

February 29, 2024
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis alleging it has engaged in a pattern or practice of failing to properly respond to public records requests in violation of state law.

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

February 19, 2024
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 and Court Filings: American Oversight v. Texas Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton – Records of Communications

January 17, 2024
American Oversight's lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeking the release of records of certain communications, including official messages sent using personal accounts or devices.

Complaint: American Oversight v. Cochise County, Ariz. — Records Regarding Election Administration Changes

January 10, 2024
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against Cochise County, Ariz., to compel the release of records concerning the county's certification of 2022 election results, election administration changes, and communications with election deniers.

Amicus Brief: U.S. v. Donald Trump – Trump Election Interference

December 29, 2023
Amicus brief filed by American Oversight in support of dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in U.S. v. Donald Trump, the criminal case charging former President Donald Trump with attempting to subvert the 2020 presidential election.

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.