American Oversight filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for the release of records that may shed light on the deaths of people in the custody of Trump administration immigration authorities.

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning deaths of people in custody of immigration authorities, including compliance reviews, complaints, timelines and internal reports.

Our latest investigations into allegations of misconduct at the State Department, the federal occupation of U.S. cities, and the ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking SF-50s for political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from OPM regarding passing over preference eligibles.

The federal government’s aggressive response to the past month and a half of protests escalated to a frightening new level this week.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting directives and guidance given to federal police forces regarding self-identification and display of badges and uniforms, use of force guidelines, or deployment orders.

Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests and Freedom of Information Act litigation in the last week.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for email communications and calendar entries reflecting meetings between senior appointees and Zekelman Industries.

Records from U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding coronavirus tests from January to May 2020.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting directives and guidance given to federal police forces regarding self-identification and display of badges and uniforms, use of force guidelines, or deployment orders.