Entity: Department of Justice

Investigations Update: The Efforts by Trump — and Top Officials — to Overturn the Election

February 2, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into Trump’s efforts to overturn the presidential election and multiple state lawmakers’ ties to the Capitol attack.
Left to right: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former President Donald Trump, and Maryland Delegate Daniel Cox.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Records Related to Federal Execution Regulation Change

February 1, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking records regarding a regulatory rule change to the manner of federal executions.

Emails Reveal DOJ Official’s Close Working Relationship with Stephen Miller at Height of Family Separations

January 29, 2021
In January, the Justice Department inspector general released a damning report on the Trump administration’s family separation policy and the involvement of top agency officials.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Brief Drafted by Trump Lawyer Regarding Election Challenges

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking a brief drafted by a personal lawyer to Trump, not an agency employee, for the DOJ to file with the Supreme Court.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Communications of Top Officials with White House Regarding 2020 Election Results

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking records reflecting communications with the White House regarding the 2020 presidential election.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Jeffrey Clark Communications Containing Election-Related Key Terms

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking the communication records of Jeffrey Clark, previously the acting assistant attorney general for the Civil Division and assistant attorney general for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, containing election-related key terms.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Communications of Top Officials Containing Election-Related Key Terms

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking the communication records of top agency officials containing election-related key terms.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Emails and Texts of Patrick Hovakimian

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking the emails and text communications of Patrick Hovakimian, chief of staff to Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.

FOIA Request to DOJ Seeking Memo with Talking Points Regarding Election Challenges

January 27, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking a talking points memorandum regarding Trump's request that DOJ file a case in the Supreme Court challenging the election outcome.

Investigations Update: State and Local Officials Involved in Capitol Attack

January 26, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the events leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including the involvement of state attorneys general and local government officials.