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Who Really Cares About the Hatch Act? Lots of People — and You Should, Too

August 29, 2020
People may not know what the Hatch Act is by name, but they know that it’s wrong for partisanship to dictate who gets to be a citizen or what qualifies as the national diplomatic interest.

News Roundup: The Rules That (Don’t) Apply

August 27, 2020
There are the rules followed by President Trump and those closest to him, and then there are the rules that apply to everyone else.

American Oversight Sues for Records of Complaints About Barr’s Conduct

August 25, 2020
Attorney General William Barr has exhibited a troubling pattern of serving the president’s political interests over those of the American people.

ICE Emails Regarding Treatment of Pregnant Detainees

August 22, 2020
Emails from Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to the treatment of pregnant detainees, including policy directives as well as communications between top officials.

News Roundup: The Grift Economy

August 21, 2020
Steve Bannon and associates were arrested this week for their alleged involvement in a scheme that perfectly exemplifies the self-dealing that permeates the Trump administration.

FOIA to State Department Seeking Dissent Memos Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the State Department seeking memoranda submitted via State’s dissent channel containing any matter concerning alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Dissent Memos Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Defense seeking dissent memoranda containing any matter concerning alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

American Oversight Sues for Records of Federal Protest Crackdown

August 7, 2020
The lawsuit seeks documents detailing the use of force to suppress protests in Lafayette Square and beyond, including the role of Attorney General Barr.
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American Oversight Letter Calling Upon Justice Department to Investigate Statements Made by Gene Hamilton

August 5, 2020
American Oversight letter calling upon Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz to investigate statements made by senior DOJ official Gene Hamilton during his January 3, 2019, testimony in a deposition for Saget et al. v. Trump et al. — which challenged the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.

Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement

July 28, 2020
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.