Entity: Department of Justice

DOJ Records Regarding Federal Spending at Trump Properties

September 16, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Justice in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding federal spending at Trump properties, including any guidance issued regarding the use of Trump properties for official business, as well as any expenses paid to Trump properties. These records reference several trips made by FBI employees to Trump Doral Miami in 2018 and 2019.

FOIA to FBI Seeking Records of Data on Threats to Elections Officials

September 13, 2021
FOIA request to the Federal Bureau of Investigation seeking data on threats made against elections officials. American Oversight seeks these records in light of the U.S. Department of Justice's recent creation of a task force in response to threats made against elections officials across the country since the November 2020 presidential election.

FOIA to DOJ Regarding DEA Employee’s Participation in Jan. 6 Attack Capitol

September 8, 2021
FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) email communications of former DEA employee Mark Ibrahim about the planning and aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Ibrahim was present at the riot and has been arrested and charged for his participation.

Amicus Brief: CREW v. DOJ – Attorney General Barr Memo

September 3, 2021
Amicus curiae brief filed by American Oversight representing members of the Senate in support of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in its lawsuit against the Department of Justice seeking the release of the memo cited by then-Attorney General William Barr as his reasoning for not charging former President Donald Trump with obstruction of justice.

DOJ Records of USMS Memos and Communications Related to Protest Response

September 2, 2021
Records from the Department of Justice in response to American Oversight's request for U.S. Marshals Service orders, guidance, or similar records concerning use of force, rules of engagement of law enforcement credentials from May 25 to Jun. 5, 2020. These records include related memos, requests, and communications.

DOJ EOIR Hiring Documents Concerning Immigration Judge O’Brien

September 1, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Justice in response to American Oversight's request for the Executive Office for Immigration Review's hiring documents of Immigration Judge Matthew O'Brien, who previously worked for the Federation for American Immigration Reform. These records include O'Brien's Quality Ranking Factor statement.

DOJ Records Released in Response to Request for Communications with Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity

August 30, 2021
Records released by the Department of Justice in response to American OversightÕs request for communications related to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity or the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

News Roundup: Transparency Is Coming, Even Amid ‘Audit’ Report Delays

August 27, 2021
As the Arizona Senate continues its efforts to delay transparency in its election "audit," its contractors have introduced yet more delays of their own.

Justice Department Releases Former AG Barr’s Text Messages Sought in American Oversight Lawsuit

August 25, 2021
The records include communications related to the Trump administration’s response to last summer’s racial justice protests.

News Roundup: Victories for Transparency and Preparations for Disinformation

August 20, 2021
As the "audit" has dragged on for months, the Arizona Senate has resisted transparency about the operation.