Entity: Department of Justice

American Oversight Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Timothy Shea

May 13, 2020
The letter alleges that Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Timothy Shea violated legal ethics rules and department guidelines with his motion to drop all charges against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Legal Analyses Regarding Treasury’s Terms on USPS Loans

May 12, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking records reflecting analyses or agreements regarding Treasury’s loan to the Postal Service.

American Oversight Sues for Barr’s Communications About Michael Flynn Case

May 11, 2020
The lawsuit seeks the release of multiple categories of documents, including communications between White House officials and Attorney General William Barr or his top aides regarding the Flynn case.

Dropping the Flynn Charges Was Not Normal. We Need Investigations.

May 11, 2020
The Justice Department’s decision to drop the case against Flynn is a stunning assault on the rule of law that raises extremely troubling questions that need to be thoroughly investigated.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOJ — Communications Regarding Flynn Prosecution and Case Dismissal

May 11, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Justice for communications of Attorney General William Barr or his aides regarding the prosecution of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

No Records Response from DOJ’s Office of Solicitor General regarding Trump’s Claims of Spying

May 11, 2020
Justice Department's Office of Solicitor General stated that it had no records mentioning President Trump's May 2018 tweet claiming that the DOJ and FBI spied on his campaign. AO sought these records to discern whether and how agency officials reacted to the tweet.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications with Senior Agency Officials and External Parties Regarding Michael Flynn’s Case

May 11, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice for records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and external parties related to United States v. Flynn.

FOIA to DOJ for Records Regarding the Case Against Michael Flynn

May 11, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice for records regarding the case against Michael Flynn, including communications, guidance and directives, and records sufficient to identify all "outside prosecutors" assigned to review the case. the United States v. Flynn.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications with Senior Agency Officials and the White House Regarding Michael Flynn’s Case

May 11, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice for records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and White House officials related to United States v. Flynn.

News Roundup: Who Will Watch the Inspectors General?

May 8, 2020
Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.