Entity: DOJ - Civil Rights Division

FOIA to OPM and U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

June 14, 2021
FOIA request to the Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights seeking records for political appointees converting to career status, including resumes and SF-50 forms.

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.

Investigations Update: The Efforts by Trump — and Top Officials — to Overturn the Election

February 2, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into Trump’s efforts to overturn the presidential election and multiple state lawmakers’ ties to the Capitol attack.
Left to right: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former President Donald Trump, and Maryland Delegate Daniel Cox.

Investigations Update: State and Local Officials Involved in Capitol Attack

January 26, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the events leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including the involvement of state attorneys general and local government officials.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Concerning Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

January 21, 2021
FOIA records request to multiple agencies seeking SF-50s for political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from the Office of Personnel Management regarding passing over preference eligibles.

FOIA to DOJ Civil Rights Division Seeking Election Fraud Communications

November 18, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division seeking communications with the White House about election fraud investigations.

FOIA to DOJ Civil Rights Division Seeking Communications with Sen. Lindsey Graham

November 18, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division seeking communications with Sen. Lindsey Graham and his staff.

FOIA to DOJ Civil Rights Seeking Texts with Sen. Lindsey Graham

November 18, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division seeking texts with Sen. Lindsey Graham and his staff.

Investigations Update: ‘Sharpiegate,’ the Census, and Barr’s ‘Voter Fraud’ Investigations

November 17, 2020
See the latest in our investigations of the Justice Department’s voter fraud probes, the rush to finish the census, and criminal charges against protesters.

FOIA to DOJ Civil Rights Division Seeking Communications with External Entities

November 12, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division seeking records of communication between top officials and external entities.