FOIA Number: STATE-18-0383

American Oversight Sues State Department for Evidence of Alleged Political Loyalty Tests

November 7, 2018
American Oversight today sued the Department of State to uncover evidence of alleged political retaliation. This is the watchdog’s fourth suit in its Parallel Investigations Initiative, which aims to amplify congressional oversight by targeting records that will likely also be sought in committee investigations after the House of Representatives changes hands.

Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Political Retaliation

November 7, 2018
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State to uncover evidence of alleged political retaliation against career holdovers and those perceived to be disloyal to President Trump.

FOIA to State Seeking Nikki Haley’s Communications

June 21, 2018
FOIA to State following reports that State employees were being investigated to see if they were being loyal to the Trump administration. This FOIA is seeking Nikki Haley's communications containing the following terms: Loyal, Loyalist, Loyalty, Holdover, "Deep State," MAGA, Swamp, and "America First."