Entity: Department of Commerce

Complaint: American Oversight v. Census Bureau and Commerce – 2020 Census Implementation

July 31, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Commerce for directives and communications regarding the implementation of the 2020 census in light of the coronavirus pandemic. This lawsuit also seeks records reflecting communications with the White House, the office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and non-government entities regarding the 2020 census.

FOIA to the Census Bureau Seeking Emails with the White House Regarding Covid-19

July 31, 2020
FOIA request to the Census Bureau seeking email communications with the Executive Office of the President containing key terms relating to Covid-19.

FOIA to the Census Bureau Seeking Directives and Guidance Relating to Covid-19

July 31, 2020
FOIA request to the Census Bureau seeking directives and guidance relating to implementing the 2020 census in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.

FOIA to the Census Bureau Seeking External Email Communications Regarding Covid-19

July 31, 2020
FOIA request to the Census Bureau seeking email communications sent to external entities containing key terms relating to the coronavirus.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies for Calendars of Senior Officials During Spread of Coronavirus

July 28, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking the calendars of top officials during the early spread of coronavirus through the United States.

NOAA Records Regarding Communications and Directives Concerning Hurricane Dorian Impact

July 1, 2020
Records from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in response to American Oversight's requests for directives issued by the White House or the Commerce Department related to tweets and public statements about Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the Southeastern United States, and for communications with the White House regarding the President’s privately-owned hotels and resorts in South Florida during Hurricane Dorian.

NOAA Records Released in Response to Request for Endangered Species Act Congressional Communications

June 30, 2020
Records released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric in response to American Oversight's request for communications with Congress regarding the Endangered Species Act.

No Records Response from Census Bureau Regarding Emails Between Agency Officials and Stephen Miller

June 29, 2020
The Department of Commerce's Census Bureau stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications between high-ranking agency officials and White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller.

American Oversight’s Investigations into Trump’s Foreign Policy, and Five Key Takeaways from John Bolton’s Book

June 26, 2020
John Bolton's new book has brought renewed attention to a number of President Trump's corrupt foreign policy actions. Here's what we're still investigating.
(Photo: Gage Skidmore)

Commerce Emails Regarding Communications with Raytheon Lobbyists

June 16, 2020
Records from the Department of Commerce in response to American Oversight's request for email communications with Raytheon lobbyists, including former lobbyist and current Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper.