Entity: Department of Justice

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 DOJ Seeking Records Memorializing Any Interview of Donald Trump During the Initial Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein

July 8, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking FBI 302s or other records memorializing any interview of Donald Trump during the course of the initial investigation of Jeffrey Epstein during the 2006 to 2008 period.

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding Matthew Whitaker and Sam Clovis Communications

July 8, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications, including text messages, between acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker and Sam Clovis.

No Records Response from EOIR Regarding DACA Data

July 2, 2020
The Executive Office for Immigration Review stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for particular data on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

No Records Response from DOJ Regarding Communications with Michael Cannon

July 1, 2020
No records response from the Department of Justice in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding Communications with Michael Cannon.

Investigations Update: Family Separation, Unmarked Law Enforcement, and Trump’s Campaign Rallies

June 30, 2020
Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests and Freedom of Information Act litigation in the last week.

DOJ Communications with Regarding Trump’s Personal Lawyers

June 26, 2020
These emails, received in response to American Oversight's request for Justice Department communications with or about Rudy Giuliani or his efforts regarding Ukraine, include email of then-Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski.

American Oversight’s Investigations into Trump’s Foreign Policy, and Five Key Takeaways from John Bolton’s Book

June 26, 2020
John Bolton's new book has brought renewed attention to a number of President Trump's corrupt foreign policy actions. Here's what we're still investigating.
(Photo: Gage Skidmore)

FOIA to Multiple Agencies for Records Related to Unidentified Federal Police, Use of Force Guidelines, and Deployment Orders at Protests

June 25, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting directives and guidance given to federal police forces regarding self-identification and display of badges and uniforms, use of force guidelines, or deployment orders.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Guidance and Analysis Concerning Absentee Voting Impact on the Voting Rights Act

June 25, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking guidance, analysis, memos, and order records related to absentee voting or the potential impact of absentee voting on the provisions of the Voting Rights Act.