American Oversight
Coverage of American Oversight in the Nexus archive.
- While ICE cracked down on L.A. protests, Marines were told to use force as 'last resort'
Documents obtained by American Oversight reveal a contrast between Marine and immigration agent training, with Marines told to use force as a last resort, unlike immigration agents accused of using unnecessary force. The documents highlight different approaches to handling protests. This contrast has sparked concerns about the use of force by immigration agents.
- Trump vs. the public's right to know
The Trump administration is limiting public access to government records, prompting warnings from watchdogs and historians about weakened oversight and curated narratives of American history. The Justice Department has challenged the constitutionality of the Presidential Records Act and slowed down Freedom of Information Act requests. This move has raised concerns about transparency and accountability.
- Palantir Is Helping Trump’s IRS Conduct “Massive-Scale” Data Mining
Palantir is assisting the IRS in analyzing massive-scale data sets to investigate financial crimes using its Lead and Case Analytics platform, with a contract exceeding $130 million. The system raises privacy concerns due to data consolidation and Palantir's history in surveillance. The initiative, launched under Trump and expanded under Biden, has shifted IRS focus toward investigating 'left-leaning groups.'