Entity: Department of Justice

FOIA to DOJ for Michael Cohen Gag Order Form

July 16, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking a copy of a gag order document that Michael Cohen reportedly refused to sign in early July 2020.

Investigations Update: Militarization of Police, Covid-19 in Migrant Detention Centers, and Barr’s Political Interference

July 14, 2020
Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests in the last week.

No Records Response from OIP Concerning MOU Agreements About Protest Surveillance

July 14, 2020
The Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for interagency Memorandum of Understanding agreements on data-sharing about protests.

DOJ Emails Regarding Brooklyn MDC Power Outage


July 13, 2020
Email communications from the Department of Justice regarding the status of the Brooklyn MDC power outage and media relations. These emails contain communications from Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and a letter from the Federal Defenders Of New York sent to Chief Judge Dora L. Irizarry. In the letter, Deirdre von Dornum describes the terrible conditions at Brooklyn MDC, including people not receiving their medications and a lack of light.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications Between SDNY and the Office of the Attorney General About President Trump’s Associates

July 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking communications between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the Office of the Attorney General regarding investigations of President Trump’s personal interests or associates.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications Between SDNY and the White House Regarding President Trump’s Associates

July 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking communications between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the White House regarding investigation of President Trump’s personal interests or associates.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications Between SDNY and the White House Regarding Investigations of President Trump’s Associates

July 10, 2020
FOIA to Department of Justice seeking communications between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the White House regarding investigation of President Trump’s personal interests or associates.

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding Denaturalization Section

July 9, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records (including guidance or mandates) concerning the operations, policies, and standards of the Denaturalization Section within the Civil Division’s Office of Immigration Litigation.

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding Denaturalization Section

July 9, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records (including guidance or mandates) concerning the operations, policies, and standards of the Denaturalization Section within the Civil DivisionÕs Office of Immigration Litigation.

FOIA to OLC Seeking Records Related to the Potential Sale of the Trump International Hotel

July 9, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel seeking records reflecting legal analysis related to the potential sale of the Trump Organization’s lease interest in the Trump International Hotel.