Entity: Department of Defense

Amicus Brief: Center for Public Integrity v. DOD – Deliberative Process and Presidential Communications Privileges

February 14, 2020
Amicus curiae brief filed by American Oversight and Democracy Forward in support of the Center for Public Integrity in their litigation regarding the deliberative process privilege and the presidential communications privilege claims DOD and OMB have asserted over documents related to the withholding of aid to Ukraine.

DOD Emails and Records Related to Ukraine Assistance Funding

February 14, 2020
Records from the Department of Defense (DOD) in response to American Oversight’s request for directives and communications that may relate to any effort to pressure the Ukrainian government to investigate one of President Trump’s political opponents as part of an effort to give the president an electoral advantage.

The Facts Are Still Coming Out

February 11, 2020
And we haven't yet reached the end.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Emails Sent by Top Officials Containing Key Terms Related to Injuries Sustained in Missile Attack

February 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Defense (DOD) seeking emails containing key terms related to the traumatic brain injuries U.S. servicemembers sustained in the January 8, 2020 missile attack on troops in Iraq.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Communications with the White House Regarding Injuries Sustained in Missile Attack

February 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Defense (DOD) seeking communications with the White House regarding the traumatic brain injuries U.S. servicemembers sustained in the January 8, 2020 missile attack on troops in Iraq.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Communications with Members of Congress Regarding Injuries Sustained in Missile Attack

February 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Defense (DOD) seeking communications with Members of Congress regarding the traumatic brain injuries U.S. servicemembers sustained in the January 8, 2020 missile attack on troops in Iraq.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Any Assessments of Injuries or Casualties Resulting from Iran Strike

February 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Defense (DOD) seeking any assessments of any injuries sustained by servicemembers as a result of Iran’s strike on U.S. bases in Iraq.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Talking Points Regarding Injuries Sustained in Missile Attack

February 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Defense (DOD) seeking talking points related to the traumatic brain injuries U.S. servicemembers sustained in the January 8, 2020 missile attack on troops in Iraq.

News Roundup: Hear No Evil, See No Evil

January 31, 2020
The White House’s stonewall is crumbling, the truth will come out, and votes to prematurely end the Senate’s impeachment trial will look increasingly worse.

Lifted Redactions Reveal August 2019 Esper Communications About Zelensky, Ukraine Assistance

January 31, 2020
Even as the Senate majority signaled its intentions not to bring in additional witnesses or documents in the impeachment trial, new information continues to emerge.