Entity: Department of Justice

NARA, CIA, and DOJ Records from Kavanaugh Work in Bush White House

June 3, 2020
Files from the CIA, Justice Department, and National Archives containing emails from Justice Brett Kavanaugh's time working in the White House under President George W. Bush. These records were released by the agencies in late 2018 and early 2019 in response to Freedom of Information Act litigation brought by six members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

DOJ Rejection for Records Related to Reports of “Outside Prosecutors” Assigned to Review the Federal Criminal Case Against Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn

June 2, 2020
The Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Attorneys rejected American Oversight's request for records related to reports of “outside prosecutors” assigned to review the federal criminal case against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Relating to DACA Recipient Data

June 2, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting administrative closure, removal, and information sharing regarding DACA recipients.

DOJ Withheld Records Response Regarding Communications with the White House About Michael Flynn

June 2, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it is withholding records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications with the White House concerning the federal criminal case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

FOIA to EOIR Seeking Communications Regarding Reopening or Re-Calendering Court Cases of DACA Recipients

June 2, 2020
FOIA to the Executive Office for Immigration Review seeking communications with the Executive Office of the President regarding reopening or re-calendering court cases of DACA recipients.

News Roundup: A Somber Week After Memorial Day

May 29, 2020
As states across the country enter various phases of “reopening,” sobering news about the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic continues to emerge. 

FOIA to DOJ for Judicial Nomination Communications

May 26, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking communications between DOJ officials and the office of Senator Mitch McConnell regarding federal judicial nominations.

No Records Response from the DOJ Regarding Ukraine Report Provided by Rudy Giuliani

May 26, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for a copy of a report provided by Mr. Giuliani to Attorney General Barr regarding information gathered on his recent trip to Ukraine.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Flynn-Kislyak Transcripts

May 22, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking any transcripts of calls between Michael Flynn and Russian Ambassador Kislyak in December 2016.

News Roundup: One Firing, Multiple Scandals

May 22, 2020
Trump's firing of the State Department's inspector general has unearthed a series of concerning stories about the conduct of the very person who pressed for the firing — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.