The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency stated that it can neither confirm nor deny the existence of records in response to American Oversight's request for communications with representatives of the facial recognition software company Clearview AI, Inc.

FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking orders and directives of Attorney General Barr issued in the course of leading the federal response to protests following the death of George Floyd, as well as other records related to the federal response led by Attorney General Barr.

FOIA to the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. National Guard seeking records regarding the decision to employ low-flying helicopters, including one bearing Red Cross markings, to intimidate and disperse peaceful protesters in downtown Washington, D.C.

FOIA to the Federal Aviation Administration seeking records regarding authorization for the U.S. military to employ military helicopters against protesters in Washington, D.C., including through the use of low-flying maneuvers in between city buildings.

FOIA to National Park Service, Secret Service, National Guard, and Department of Defense seeking records reflecting the order or directive to use force on protesters gathered in Lafayette Park in advance of the president’s photo-op in front of St. John’s Church.

As many cities have seen law enforcement respond to protests with increasing violence, American Oversight has compiled a list of strategies to help journalists, activists, and others use public records requests to hold government accountable.

FOIA to Small Business Administration seeking communications regarding Planned Parenthood.

As states across the country enter various phases of “reopening,” sobering news about the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic continues to emerge. 

Trump's firing of the State Department's inspector general has unearthed a series of concerning stories about the conduct of the very person who pressed for the firing — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

FOIA request to the Department of Education on the removal of guidelines issued by the Office of Civil Rights on gender-based discrimination.