Entity: Department of State

Why Trump Has Met the Standard for Obstruction of Congress

December 18, 2019
The power of impeachment exists to check a president who refuses to recognize the constitutional separation of powers.
Trump at the Capitol in March 2019 (White House Photo)

FOIA to State Seeking Records Regarding Rudy Giuliani’s December 2019 Trip to Ukraine and Hungary

December 18, 2019
FOIA to the State Department seeking all records reflecting communications about Mr. Giuliani’s December 2019 trip to Kiev and Budapest, including both communications with Mr. Giuliani and about his planned meetings with Ukrainian officials.

American Oversight Sues for U.S. Embassy Communications About Trump Properties

December 17, 2019
On Tuesday, American Oversight sued the State Department for records of communications about Trump Organization properties sent by officials at U.S. embassies in a dozen countries.

Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Embassy Communications Regarding Trump Properties

December 17, 2019
American Oversight’s lawsuit against the Department of State for records of agency officials’ and U.S. embassy personnel's communications regarding Trump Organization properties around the world, including Trump Towers Istanbul and Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver.

State Records Regarding Analyses on the Legality of Initiating Military Conflict with Iran Under the 2001 AUMF

December 16, 2019
Records from the Department of State in response to American Oversight's request for legal analyses regarding the legality of initiating war or military conflict with Iran under the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) and without seeking additional congressional authorization.

Minute Order: American Oversight v. State – Ukraine and Giuliani Communications

December 13, 2019
Minute Order issued by Judge Christopher Cooper on December 13, 2019 in American Oversight's FOIA litigation seeking the public release of State Department records relating to the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine. The order instructs the State Department to extend the search cut-off date for responsive records to October 18, 2019 and to release any responsive documents by January 8, 2020.

News Roundup: Stephen Miller’s Extremist Network

December 13, 2019
Emails obtained by American Oversight provide a glimpse of how a senior adviser at ICE has worked with Miller to promote harsh anti-immigration policies.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications with Select Individuals Engaged in Impeachment Proceedings

December 12, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking all records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and Congress members or media with demonstrated interest in the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

Lawsuit over Administration’s Unlawful Seizure of Trump-Putin Meeting Notes Moves Forward

December 11, 2019
A federal judge rejected the government’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the administration had committed a serious violation of federal records laws after a 2017 meeting between Trump and Putin.

State Department Declaration: American Oversight v. State – State Department Officials’ Ukraine Communications

December 11, 2019
Department of State search declaration by Eric F. Stein, the director of the Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS).