Topic: Government Transparency

American Oversight Sues Gov. DeSantis’ Office for Pattern of Unlawful Delay in Release of Public Records

February 29, 2024
Lawsuit seeks range of public documents and alleges unlawful delays are representative of Florida governor’s lack of transparency .

Complaint: American Oversight v. Gov. DeSantis — Delay in Release of Public Records

February 29, 2024
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis alleging it has engaged in a pattern or practice of failing to properly respond to public records requests in violation of state law.

American Oversight Releases Statement on Proposed Utah Legislation Restricting Access to Public Records

February 23, 2024
The bill would significantly weaken the state’s public records laws by exempting elected officials’ calendars from the law.

Complaint and Court Filings: American Oversight v. Wisconsin Office of Special Counsel – Deletion of Election Investigation Documents in Violation of Wisconsin Law

February 19, 2024
American Oversight's lawsuit to stop the Office of Special Counsel from deleting public documents in violation of the state's public records retention law, and related filings.

Records Request to Columbia County, Ga. for Records Regarding EagleAI Agreements

February 16, 2024
Records request to Columbia County, Ga., seeking records regarding EagleAI NETwork agreements.

Records Request to Columbia County, Ga., Seeking Communications Regarding EagleAI Agreements

February 16, 2024
Records request to Columbia County, Georgia seeking communications regarding EagleAI NETwork agreements.

American Oversight releases statement on Kentucky House Bill 509

February 14, 2024
Proposed bill would drastically limit access to public records in the state.

Texas Appeals Court Rejects Paxton, Abbott Effort to Evade Accountability and Dismiss American Oversight’s Public Records Lawsuit

January 17, 2024
Gov. Abbott and AG Paxton have avoided sharing documents related to seven requests filed in 2021 and 2022.

Complaint and Court Filings: American Oversight v. Texas Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton – Records of Communications

January 17, 2024
American Oversight's lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeking the release of records of certain communications, including official messages sent using personal accounts or devices.