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'A threat to the rule of law itself': Lawsuit demands DOJ action after whistleblower claims top Trump loyalist is 'hiding or destroying' messages

Matt NahamDec 3rd
'Put these officials on notice': Trump admin issues demand to DHS staff to preserve records in litigation about elusive Noem texts after admitting 'misunderstanding'

Colin KalmbacherNov 22nd
'Erroneous information provided': DHS blames 'misunderstanding' about elusive Noem texts with top officials on 'technology' changes

Matt NahamNov 6th
'The public deserves to know': Trump admin violating FOIA by refusing to release documents about 'election activist' recently hired by DHS, transparency watchdog says

Colin KalmbacherNov 1st
Judge rules 'list' of Elon Musk's security clearances can spill out into public — and his own words are to blame

Matt NahamOct 8th
'Reckless misconduct': Trump admin hit with FOIA request for full DOD inspector general report on Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss 'sensitive military operations'

Colin KalmbacherOct 8th
'Wrongfully withholding … records': Info on Trump assassination suspect's 'communications' with the government being kept under wraps for unknown reasons, lawsuit says

Chris PerezSep 15th
Jan. 6 rioter gets Trump pardon thrown in face by judge, loses FOIA bid for records on cop he violently assaulted

Chris PerezJul 31st
'Failure to respond': Trump admin violating FOIA by refusing to release documents about 'shifting' immigration enforcement priorities and deportations, watchdog says

Colin KalmbacherJun 20th
'Does not stick the landing': Judge gives Trump permission to keep DOGE documents beyond FOIA's reach by using Presidential Records Act

Colin KalmbacherJun 18th
'Conflicting court orders': Trump admin moves to dismiss FOIA lawsuit for Jack Smith's Mar-a-Lago report because 'Judge Cannon's injunction' is still in effect

Colin KalmbacherJun 7th
'No mere technical violation': Trump's cabinet members trying to 'shield their actions from public scrutiny' with continued use of auto-deleting Signal group chats, watchdog alleges

Colin KalmbacherApr 22nd
'Public demands for transparency under law': DOJ violating FOIA by refusing to release Jeffrey Epstein files, conservative watchdog says

Colin KalmbacherApr 11th
'A slap in the face to hardworking federal employees': Federal judge tears into Trump admin over 'baseless claims' about government workers

Jerry LambeApr 10th
'Don't worry, it'll be in writing': Judge in charge of lawsuit over Trump cabinet Signal group chat appears to reference dispute about restraining order in deportation case

Colin KalmbacherMar 27th
'Unlawful destruction of federal records': Hegseth, Rubio and others broke multiple laws by using 'disappearing' messaging app to discuss military strikes, watchdog says

Colin KalmbacherMar 25th