Entity: Department of Defense

FOIA to DOD Seeking Dissent Memos Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Defense seeking dissent memoranda containing any matter concerning alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Press Communications Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Department of Defense seeking external communications of agency spokespeople regarding alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

No Records Response from Army Seeking Regarding Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among Military Personnel

August 12, 2020
The Department of the Army stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for 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: American Oversight v. DHS, FEMA, and DOD – Covid-19 Supply Chain Task Force and Equipment Seizure

August 11, 2020
American Oversight lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Defense for records concerning the Covid-19 Supply Chain Task Force, including communications, protocols, or decision memos related to alleged incidents of federal entities seizing, rerouting, or otherwise interfering with states’ and hospitals’ orders of Covid-19 medical supplies.

Navy Memos Regarding Pompeo and Military Housing

August 11, 2020
Records from the U.S. Department of the Navy in response to American Oversight's request for records and communications regarding military housing for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. These records include memos concerning the ethics of Pompeo receiving military housing benefits.

FOIA to DHA Seeking Communications with Leadership of Operation Warp Speed

August 10, 2020
FOIA request to the Defense Health Agency seeking communications with the leadership of Operation Warp Speed. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the administration’s approach to developing, reviewing, and distributing vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Communications with Leadership of Operation Warp Speed

August 10, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Defense seeking communications with the leadership of Operation Warp Speed. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the administration’s approach to developing, reviewing, and distributing vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus.

FOIA to DOD Seeking External Emails Sent by Operation Warp Speed Chief Operation Officer Gustave F. Perna

August 10, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Defense seeking external emails sent by Operation Warp Speed Chief Operation Officer Gustave F. Perna. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the administration’s approach to developing, reviewing, and distributing vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus.

American Oversight Sues for Records of Federal Protest Crackdown

August 7, 2020
The lawsuit seeks documents detailing the use of force to suppress protests in Lafayette Square and beyond, including the role of Attorney General Barr.
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Complaint: American Oversight v. DOJ, DHS, CBP, ICE, DOD and NGB – Federal Deployment Orders and Use of Force Guidelines at Protests

August 7, 2020
American Oversight lawsuit against the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Defense, and the National Guard Bureau for records reflecting directives, assessments, and deployment orders regarding federal law enforcement response to protests. This lawsuit also seeks guidance given to federal forces regarding self-identification and display of badges when responding to demonstrations, as well as use-of-force guidelines.