FOIA Number: DOJ-20-0220

News Roundup: Transparency Is Coming, Even Amid ‘Audit’ Report Delays

August 27, 2021
As the Arizona Senate continues its efforts to delay transparency in its election "audit," its contractors have introduced yet more delays of their own.

DOJ Records and Communications Concerning Giuliani Intake Inquiry

April 30, 2021
Records from the Department of Justice in response to American Oversight’s request for communications, directives, orders, or written approvals of the Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney’s Office’s process for receiving and evaluating information from Rudy Giuliani, including information concerning President Joe Biden.

‘A Possible Discreet Assignment’: American Oversight Obtains DOJ Emails Regarding ‘Intake Process’ for Giuliani Ukraine Information

April 30, 2021
As the criminal probe of Rudy Giuliani escalates, the Justice Department released to American Oversight emails from February 2020 that appear to relate to its vetting of information provided by Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

New Lawsuit Seeks Communications and Directives Related to Giuliani-Assisted Investigation

December 22, 2020
In early 2020, Attorney General Barr reportedly asked U.S. Attorney Scott Brady to examine evidence provided by Rudy Giuliani about the Bidens. We’re suing for more information.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOJ – Records Concerning Information Provided to U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh from Giuliani

December 22, 2020
American Oversight lawsuit against the Department of Justice seeking the release of orders, directives, approvals, or communications regarding the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania’s process for receiving and evaluating information from Rudy Giuliani, including information concerning President-elect Joe Biden. This lawsuit also seeks records reflecting any communications the office had with Giuliani or the White House.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Order and Written Approval of Giuliani Intake Inquiry

February 14, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking any order and written approval of the Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney’s Office’s process for receiving and evaluating information from Rudy Giuliani, including information concerning former Vice President Biden.