American Oversight
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We're a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.
DHS is central to mass deportations and the occupation of American cities.
Public records can reveal what is happening behind the scenes, and text messages are a key part of those records. But we don’t know how DHS preserves texts.
We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Public records can reveal what is happening behind the scenes, and text messages are a key part of those records. But we don’t know how DHS preserves texts.
We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
What We Know — and Still Need to Learn — About How DHS Preserves Texts from Top Officials
DHS is central to mass deportations and the federal occupation of American cities. We’re suing for Kristi Noem and other top officials’ texts.
americanoversight.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
DHS is central to mass deportations and the occupation of American cities.
Public records can reveal what is happening behind the scenes, and text messages are a key part of those records. But we don’t know how DHS preserves texts.
We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Public records can reveal what is happening behind the scenes, and text messages are a key part of those records. But we don’t know how DHS preserves texts.
We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
We’re representing @protectdemocracy.org in a lawsuit about the Trump admin’s reported efforts to target groups it claims are connected to “Antifa.”
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
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Protect Democracy Sues for Records on Reported Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Target Nonprofits - American Oversight
Represented by American Oversight, group seeks transparency on executive actions that could punish perceived political opponents
americanoversight.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We’re representing @protectdemocracy.org in a lawsuit about the Trump admin’s reported efforts to target groups it claims are connected to “Antifa.”
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group has targeted several people who have been critical of Trump. Its leader, Ed Martin, is reportedly concealing his communications about the group’s activities.
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover the records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover the records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Demands Urgent Action Amid Claims Ed Martin — Trump’s DOJ “Chief Enforcer” — Used Auto-Deleting Apps - American Oversight
We demanded urgent recovery and preservation following reports the head of DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group conducted government business in the shadows.
americanoversight.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group has targeted several people who have been critical of Trump. Its leader, Ed Martin, is reportedly concealing his communications about the group’s activities.
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover the records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover the records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
The Trump administration now claims that DOGE has been disbanded and “doesn’t exist.”
Americans still need answers about how it operated, what access it had to Americans’ private data, and how external actors influenced it.
We’ve sued to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
Americans still need answers about how it operated, what access it had to Americans’ private data, and how external actors influenced it.
We’ve sued to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Sues More Than 20 Federal Agencies for Withholding Records on Secretive DOGE Teams - American Oversight
Officials are exercising sweeping authority to execute Trump’s DOGE agenda — and American Oversight is demanding transparency.
americanoversight.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Trump administration now claims that DOGE has been disbanded and “doesn’t exist.”
Americans still need answers about how it operated, what access it had to Americans’ private data, and how external actors influenced it.
We’ve sued to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
Americans still need answers about how it operated, what access it had to Americans’ private data, and how external actors influenced it.
We’ve sued to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We’re representing @protectdemocracy.org in a lawsuit about the Trump admin’s efforts to target nonprofit groups it labels as “Antifa.” The government didn’t respond to FOIAs about who it's investigating, or what proof it has to justify its investigations.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
Protect Democracy Sues for Records on Reported Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Target Nonprofits - American Oversight
Represented by American Oversight, group seeks transparency on executive actions that could punish perceived political opponents
americanoversight.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We’re representing @protectdemocracy.org in a lawsuit about the Trump admin’s efforts to target nonprofit groups it labels as “Antifa.” The government didn’t respond to FOIAs about who it's investigating, or what proof it has to justify its investigations.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
Last week, we demanded urgent action to stop DOJ officials from using personal devices and auto-deleting messaging apps for government business, and requested more information about ICE’s partnership with local law enforcement.
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
When Records Vanish, So Does Accountability
More on auto-deleting apps at DOJ and our investigation into ICE’s partnership with local police.
americanoversight.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Last week, we demanded urgent action to stop DOJ officials from using personal devices and auto-deleting messaging apps for government business, and requested more information about ICE’s partnership with local law enforcement.
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
The Georgia State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife — who had no previous legal experience — as a paralegal and raised the salary for the position, according to records we obtained.
The hiring caused internal controversy.
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
The hiring caused internal controversy.
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife
Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.
www.ajc.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The Georgia State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife — who had no previous legal experience — as a paralegal and raised the salary for the position, according to records we obtained.
The hiring caused internal controversy.
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
The hiring caused internal controversy.
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
NEW: We teamed up with @protectdemocracy.org to demand the Trump admin release the names of all nonprofit and philanthropic groups it has labeled "Antifa.”
The Trump administration failed to respond to multiple FOIA requests on who it is targeting, so we sued.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
The Trump administration failed to respond to multiple FOIA requests on who it is targeting, so we sued.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
Protect Democracy Sues for Records on Reported Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Target Nonprofits - American Oversight
Represented by American Oversight, group seeks transparency on executive actions that could punish perceived political opponents
americanoversight.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
NEW: We teamed up with @protectdemocracy.org to demand the Trump admin release the names of all nonprofit and philanthropic groups it has labeled "Antifa.”
The Trump administration failed to respond to multiple FOIA requests on who it is targeting, so we sued.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
The Trump administration failed to respond to multiple FOIA requests on who it is targeting, so we sued.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
Trump recently pardoned many people involved in his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, including the fake electors.
We fought to expose the truth and these pardons can’t erase that. We were the first to obtain the fake elector certificates.
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We fought to expose the truth and these pardons can’t erase that. We were the first to obtain the fake elector certificates.
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American Oversight Obtains Seven Phony Certificates of Pro-Trump Electors - American Oversight
The phony electoral vote certificates from seven states were submitted to Congress as part of the failed attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
americanoversight.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Trump recently pardoned many people involved in his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, including the fake electors.
We fought to expose the truth and these pardons can’t erase that. We were the first to obtain the fake elector certificates.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We fought to expose the truth and these pardons can’t erase that. We were the first to obtain the fake elector certificates.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We’re continuing to investigate auto-deleting apps at DOJ and ICE’s expanding partnerships with local police.
Never miss an update on our fight for accountability. Read and subscribe to our newsletter:
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Never miss an update on our fight for accountability. Read and subscribe to our newsletter:
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When Records Vanish, So Does Accountability
More on auto-deleting apps at DOJ and our investigation into ICE’s partnership with local police.
americanoversight.org
November 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We’re continuing to investigate auto-deleting apps at DOJ and ICE’s expanding partnerships with local police.
Never miss an update on our fight for accountability. Read and subscribe to our newsletter:
americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
Never miss an update on our fight for accountability. Read and subscribe to our newsletter:
americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
We filed suit after DHS told us it no longer maintained top officials’ text records. This week, we revealed the agency has now told officials to preserve records that “relate to the subject matter” of our case.
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Lawsuit Spurs DHS Notice to Noem, Other Top Officials Demanding Proper Records Preservation
DHS now says it has instructed officials to preserve their communication records.
americanoversight.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We filed suit after DHS told us it no longer maintained top officials’ text records. This week, we revealed the agency has now told officials to preserve records that “relate to the subject matter” of our case.
americanoversight.org/lawsuit-spur...
americanoversight.org/lawsuit-spur...
The FHFA is accusing some of the president’s critics of mortgage fraud.
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating on these mortgage investigations.
So we sued for records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating on these mortgage investigations.
So we sued for records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Sues FHFA for Records on Weaponization of Agency Against Fed’s Independence, Targeting of Lisa Cook - American Oversight
Our lawsuit seeks transparency as White House campaign to strong-arm the Fed takes an unprecedented turn.
americanoversight.org
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The FHFA is accusing some of the president’s critics of mortgage fraud.
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating on these mortgage investigations.
So we sued for records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating on these mortgage investigations.
So we sued for records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
During the government shutdown, SNAP’s website warned food retailers against offering discounts to people paying with SNAP benefits.
So we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
So we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
FOIAs to USDA and FNS for External Communications with Retailers and Special Interest Groups on SNAP Retailer Notice
Records requests to the U.S Department of Agriculture and the Food and Nutrition Service seeking external communications on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program retailer notice, including…
www.documentcloud.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
During the government shutdown, SNAP’s website warned food retailers against offering discounts to people paying with SNAP benefits.
So we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
So we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Border Czar Tom Homan allegedly accepted a $50,000 bribe in an FBI sting operation last year. Then Trump’s DOJ closed the investigation. Why?
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan allegedly accepted a $50,000 bribe in an FBI sting operation last year. Then Trump’s DOJ closed the investigation. Why?
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
A new law requires the Epstein files be released within a month. Americans deserve the full story.
That’s why we sued the DOJ and FBI for records of interviews with Trump related to the Epstein investigation.
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That’s why we sued the DOJ and FBI for records of interviews with Trump related to the Epstein investigation.
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American Oversight Sues DOJ and FBI for Records of Any Trump Interviews in Epstein Investigation - American Oversight
We’re challenging the FBI’s refusal to confirm whether President Trump was interviewed.
americanoversight.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A new law requires the Epstein files be released within a month. Americans deserve the full story.
That’s why we sued the DOJ and FBI for records of interviews with Trump related to the Epstein investigation.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
That’s why we sued the DOJ and FBI for records of interviews with Trump related to the Epstein investigation.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
DHS told us it no longer maintains top officials’ text records, so last month we sued to demand accountability and ensure those records are preserved.
Now, DHS has told top officials to preserve records that “relate to the subject matter” of our lawsuit.
americanoversight.org/lawsuit-spur...
Now, DHS has told top officials to preserve records that “relate to the subject matter” of our lawsuit.
americanoversight.org/lawsuit-spur...
Lawsuit Spurs DHS Notice to Noem, Other Top Officials Demanding Proper Records Preservation
DHS now says it has instructed officials to preserve their communication records.
americanoversight.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
DHS told us it no longer maintains top officials’ text records, so last month we sued to demand accountability and ensure those records are preserved.
Now, DHS has told top officials to preserve records that “relate to the subject matter” of our lawsuit.
americanoversight.org/lawsuit-spur...
Now, DHS has told top officials to preserve records that “relate to the subject matter” of our lawsuit.
americanoversight.org/lawsuit-spur...
This week, we demanded urgent action to stop DOJ officials from using personal devices and auto-deleting messaging apps for government business, and requested more information about ICE’s partnership with local law enforcement.
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
When Records Vanish, So Does Accountability
More on auto-deleting apps at DOJ and our investigation into ICE’s partnership with local police.
americanoversight.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This week, we demanded urgent action to stop DOJ officials from using personal devices and auto-deleting messaging apps for government business, and requested more information about ICE’s partnership with local law enforcement.
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
Learn more in our newsletter: americanoversight.org/newsletter/w...
Ed Martin — Trump’s “chief enforcer” — is reportedly using personal devices and auto-deleting apps to skirt records preservation laws.
He cannot dodge oversight and accountability.
DOJ and NARA must act to recover records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
He cannot dodge oversight and accountability.
DOJ and NARA must act to recover records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Demands Urgent Action Amid Claims Ed Martin — Trump’s DOJ “Chief Enforcer” — Used Auto-Deleting Apps - American Oversight
We demanded urgent recovery and preservation following reports the head of DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group conducted government business in the shadows.
americanoversight.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Ed Martin — Trump’s “chief enforcer” — is reportedly using personal devices and auto-deleting apps to skirt records preservation laws.
He cannot dodge oversight and accountability.
DOJ and NARA must act to recover records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
He cannot dodge oversight and accountability.
DOJ and NARA must act to recover records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
During the shutdown, SNAP’s website reportedly warned food retailers against offering discounts to people paying with SNAP benefits.
Last week, we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Last week, we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
FOIAs to USDA and FNS for External Communications with Retailers and Special Interest Groups on SNAP Retailer Notice
Records requests to the U.S Department of Agriculture and the Food and Nutrition Service seeking external communications on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program retailer notice, including…
www.documentcloud.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
During the shutdown, SNAP’s website reportedly warned food retailers against offering discounts to people paying with SNAP benefits.
Last week, we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Last week, we filed FOIA requests for info about how the Trump administration handled these vital food benefits.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
The FHFA has launched allegations of mortgage fraud against at least four of Trump’s perceived political opponents.
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating.
We sued for records that could shed light on these attacks.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating.
We sued for records that could shed light on these attacks.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The FHFA has launched allegations of mortgage fraud against at least four of Trump’s perceived political opponents.
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating.
We sued for records that could shed light on these attacks.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We need to know if the White House and FHFA are coordinating.
We sued for records that could shed light on these attacks.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We obtained records, reported on by the New York Times, that provide details about the Trump administration’s use of Guantánamo Bay to detain immigrants. The documents show bleak conditions and that ICE was unprepared for detainees.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We obtained records, reported on by the New York Times, that provide details about the Trump administration’s use of Guantánamo Bay to detain immigrants. The documents show bleak conditions and that ICE was unprepared for detainees.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Records we obtained show that the Trump admin is considering using drivers’ license info in its national data system.
This system could remove properly registered voters from the rolls. It would also hold a large volume of personal data without safeguards.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This system could remove properly registered voters from the rolls. It would also hold a large volume of personal data without safeguards.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
New docs show DHS is gathering driver's license data in voter fraud crusade
Experts worry the Trump administration will use the info to disenfranchise voters.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Records we obtained show that the Trump admin is considering using drivers’ license info in its national data system.
This system could remove properly registered voters from the rolls. It would also hold a large volume of personal data without safeguards.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This system could remove properly registered voters from the rolls. It would also hold a large volume of personal data without safeguards.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Ed Martin leads DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group that is going after Trump’s perceived enemies.
He’s reportedly evading accountability by concealing his communications related to the group’s activities.
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover these records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
He’s reportedly evading accountability by concealing his communications related to the group’s activities.
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover these records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Ed Martin leads DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group that is going after Trump’s perceived enemies.
He’s reportedly evading accountability by concealing his communications related to the group’s activities.
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover these records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
He’s reportedly evading accountability by concealing his communications related to the group’s activities.
We demanded DOJ and NARA recover these records.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
Records we obtained reveal the Small Business Administration worked behind the scenes to help a pro-Trump weapons manufacturer when they were suffering from the president’s tariffs.
www.salon.com/2025/09/18/e...
www.salon.com/2025/09/18/e...
Emails suggest that a Trump-friendly business is getting special treatment from the government
Emails show a Trump official intervening to help a Florida business owner who has been pictured with the president.
www.salon.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Records we obtained reveal the Small Business Administration worked behind the scenes to help a pro-Trump weapons manufacturer when they were suffering from the president’s tariffs.
www.salon.com/2025/09/18/e...
www.salon.com/2025/09/18/e...
We recently launched an investigation into whether the Trump administration is planning to deploy military or ICE personnel to polling places during the 2026 midterms. That would intimidate voters — especially those who already face obstacles.
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American Oversight Investigating Potential Trump Administration Plans to Deploy Military, ICE at Polling Places - American Oversight
We filed FOIA requests seeking records on possible 2026 election deployments to intimidate voters.
americanoversight.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We recently launched an investigation into whether the Trump administration is planning to deploy military or ICE personnel to polling places during the 2026 midterms. That would intimidate voters — especially those who already face obstacles.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
americanoversight.org/american-ove...