American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization founded in March 2017 by a group of lawyers, including Austin Evers, a former senior counsel in the Obama State Department. It was established in direct response to the inauguration of the first Trump administration and primarily operates through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, litigation against federal, state, and local government agencies, and other legal strategies to expose government misconduct and promote transparency. Since its inception, American Oversight has obtained and published tens of thousands of documents that have supported congressional inquiries, investigative journalism, and public oversight efforts. The organization has positioned itself as a key player in the legal opposition to both the first and second Trump administrations, challenging executive actions and agency practices through lawsuits and public records demands. While officially nonpartisan, it has been described in various news sources and conservative outlets as liberal or left-leaning due to its focus on issues like government ethics and accountability during Republican-led administrations. American Oversight's work extends beyond federal levels, targeting state and local governments, and it collaborates with members of Congress, journalists, and other watchdogs to amplify its findings and enforce demands for information. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., American Oversight continues to litigate high-profile cases involving allegations of corruption, conflicts of interest, and abuses of power, contributing to broader networks of influence monitoring in U.S. politics. Its efforts have uncovered records related to political appointees, election integrity, and policy implementations, often sparking further investigations and public discourse.