American Oversight

About This Business

American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization that works to advance truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records. Since its launch in March 2017, the organization has obtained and published tens of thousands of documents from federal, state, and local government agencies, using carefully crafted records requests to extract information from the government. American Oversight's work has supported congressional inquiries, investigative journalism, and independent actions by partner organizations, and has been featured in hundreds of news stories around the country. The organization acts where corruption and government power overlap, focusing on core priorities such as attacks on democratic institutions, threats to civil rights and liberties, abuses of power, and erosion of government transparency. With a strong belief in transparency, American Oversight shares its work with others who are working to promote accountability in government, making available the requests they submit, the lawsuits they file, and the government records they receive in response. As of today, they have published more than one million pages of records and are obtaining and posting more every week. American Oversight was founded in response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the Trump administration to the nation's democratic ideals and institutions. Today, their work spans more than two dozen states, and they continue to fight for accountability, taking on disinformation and working to hold leaders accountable. Through their online documents library, American Oversight provides access to a vast array of government records, supporting investigative journalism and promoting transparency. With a team that has the legal expertise to take the government to court and enforce the public's right to hold leaders accountable, American Oversight is a leading force in the fight for government transparency and accountability. As a nonprofit organization, American Oversight relies on support from individuals and organizations who share their commitment to transparency and accountability. By working together, they can ensure that the government is held accountable and that the public has access to the information they need to make informed decisions. American Oversight's mission is to promote accountability, transparency, and democracy, and they will continue to work tirelessly to achieve these goals, using their expertise and resources to extract information from the government and make it available to the public.