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News Roundup: The Arizona Audit’s Ongoing Threat to Democracy

May 20, 2021
Every week seems to bring alarming and often incredible news from the Arizona election audit. American Oversight is now suing the Arizona Senate for related records.

New Records Further Highlight Trump’s Role in Withholding Ukraine Aid

May 18, 2021
Despite Trump’s partisan acquittal in the Senate, American Oversight’s investigations continue to show his direct involvement in halting aid to Ukraine — the subject of his first impeachment.

USSS Records Regarding Spending and Overtime Costs for Trump’s Visit to Trump Turnberry Resort

May 18, 2021
Records from the U.S. Secret Service in response to American Oversight’s request for records sufficient to show the total Secret Service spending during President Donald Trump's July 2018 visit to the Trump Turnberry resort.

News Roundup: The Jan. 6 Attack and the Big Lie

May 13, 2021
Top officials testified this week in a hearing about the deadly Jan. 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol, one of the most glaring consequences of the stolen election lie.

Massachusetts ACLU, American Oversight Sue ICE for Records Related to Federal Prosecution of State Court Judge

May 10, 2021
A Massachusetts judge and a court officer are currently facing federal charges for allegedly allowing a criminal defendant to exit using the rear door of the courtroom to evade ICE detention in April 2018.

News Roundup: Voting Rights and Trump Accountability

May 7, 2021
In addition to focusing on threats to voting rights and democracy, American Oversight has also been working to hold Trump officials accountable for their actions.

Former Trump Administration Official Gene Hamilton’s Contacts with Far-Right Anti-Immigration Groups

May 6, 2021
Hamilton, who was involved in some of the administration’s harshest immigration policies, has maintained his close connection to former White House aide Stephen Miller.
Left to Right: Stephen Miller and Gene Hamilton.

New Details About Trump-Era Efforts to Block Pregnant Minors in Immigration Detention from Accessing Abortions

May 6, 2021
Emails provide new information about the 2017 Jane Doe abortion case, and show top officials in the Office of Refugee and Resettlement keeping track of pregnancies and personally intervening in another pregnant teen's case.

American Oversight v. USAGM – Senior Officials’ Calendars and Communications

May 3, 2021
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) seeking the release of communications and calendar entries for former USAGM CEO Michael Pack, as well as calendar entries for specific senior officials.

DHS Records of USSS Timeline Regarding Response to Protests in Lafayette Park in Advance of Trump Photo-Op

April 30, 2021
Records from the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight's request for 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. These records include a timeline from the U.S. Secret Service of the response to the protests.