Entity: Florida Attorney General

Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement

July 28, 2020
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.

Records Request to Florida Attorney General’s Office Seeking Sent Emails Concerning Poll Watching

July 27, 2020
Requests to the Florida Attorney General’s Office seeking sent emails concerning poll-watching activities or poll-watcher recruitment, and communications with proponents of restrictive voting laws.

No Records Response from Florida’s Attorney General Regarding the Processing of Requests for Covid-19 Records

June 12, 2020
Florida's Office of the Attorney General stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for directives, orders, or guidance from the Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis, regarding the processing of requests for records regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

No Records Response from Fla. Attorney General for Communications with Florida First, America First Policies, or America First Action

May 15, 2020
The Florida Attorney General's Office stated that it had no records of communications between select officials and representatives of Florida First, America First Policies, or America First Action.

Public Records Request to Florida’s Attorney General Seeking Records Related to the Processing of Requests for Coronavirus Records

April 28, 2020
Public records request to Florida’s Office of the Attorney General seeking records related to any directives, orders, or guidance from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis, regarding the processing of public records requests that seek records regarding the coronavirus outbreak, including, but not limited to, records regarding how public agencies or officials are responding to the coronavirus outbreak.

News Roundup: Transparency and Oversight Are More Important Than Ever

March 27, 2020
During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

PRR to Florida OAG Seeking Communications with Florida First Inc. and America First Action

March 24, 2020
PRR to the Florida Office of the Attorney General seeking communications between Florida officials and employees of Florida First, Inc. and America First Action. A canvasser for Florida First Inc. was recently arrested for submitting false voter registration forms.

News Roundup: Testing, Messaging and Missed Chances

March 20, 2020
The Trump administration’s early mismanagement of the novel coronavirus outbreak has put thousands of lives in danger.

Public Information Request to Florida AG Seeking Communications Regarding Anti-Impeachment Letter

March 17, 2020
Public information request to the Florida Attorney General seeking email communications with the White House, Department of Justice, Office of Management and Budget, and other state attorneys general regarding a letter sent to the Senate during the impeachment process urging President Trump’s acquittal

American Oversight’s Investigation into the Restoration of Voting Rights in Florida

December 23, 2019
We launched our State Accountability Project in March with the goal of shedding light on voter suppression and election issues. Here's a look at what we've discovered so far in Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (Photo: Gage Skidmore)