Entity: Department of Justice

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Records Reflecting Expended Resources on Durham’s Investigation into the Russian Investigations

May 21, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice for records reflecting the expenses and staff resources allocated to U.S. Attorney John Durham’s controversial investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation and possibly other matters.

American Oversight Sues Administration for Documentation of Detention Center Covid Response

May 21, 2020
American Oversight sued the administration on Thursday for failing to release documents regarding the impact of the coronavirus on vulnerable populations in prisons and immigration detention centers. 

Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, ICE, DOJ, and BOP — Coronavirus Outbreak in Prisons

May 21, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons for directives, risk assessments, data, and related communications regarding the outbreak of coronavirus in prisons.

Documents We Obtained Show Barr Met with Prosecutor Examining Mueller Investigation — Immediately After Mueller Investigation Ended

May 20, 2020
The frequency of the meetings — including during the week Mueller finished his investigation — reveal the importance the attorney general placed on U.S. Attorney John Durham's investigation.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Portion of Michael Flynn’s SF-86 Security Form Regarding Contacts with Turkish Officials

May 19, 2020
FOIA to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Defense seeking the portion of Michael Flynn’s security clearance form where he would have been required to disclose his contacts with Turkish officials, in light of reports that Turkey attempted to influence the Trump campaign through Flynn.

American Oversight Requests Expedition of Requests for Records of Pompeo Complaints

May 18, 2020
News reports have indicated that Trump's move to oust the State Department's inspector general was urged by Secretary Mike Pompeo.

No Records Response from EOIR Regarding Ethics Waivers for Immigration Judges

May 18, 2020
The Executive Office for Immigration Review stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for the ethics waivers of specific immigration judges.

News Roundup: The Subversion of Justice at the Justice Department

May 15, 2020
From investigations into the president’s perceived enemies to interference in the criminal cases of Trump allies like Flynn and Roger Stone, the ongoing politicization of the department is a dangerous threat to the rule of law.

FOIA to DOJ for Records Regarding the Civil Division’s Denaturalization Policies and Operations

May 15, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice 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.

DOJ Withheld Records Response Regarding Directives Related to US Attorney Durham’s Review of the Origins of the Russia Investigation

May 14, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it is withholding records responsive to American Oversight's request for guidance and directives provided to U.S. Attorney John Durham in connection with his investigation of sensitive issues related to investigations of the president and the Trump campaign.