Filed Date: Sept. 10, 2025
Case Ongoing
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On September 10, 2025, American Oversight brought this lawsuit against DHS in federal court for the District of Columbia to seek information about Corey Lewandowski’s role at the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). This suit followed reports that Lewandowski, the former campaign manager for President Trump, had developed an “outsized influence” at DHS, despite his status as a Special Government Employee (“SGE”). Plaintiffs filed several FOIA requests to ascertain more information about Lewandowski’s role and actions during his time at DHS, but have received no records or determinations in response to its requests. Plaintiffs filed under FOIA and the Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201 and 2202, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to compel compliance with the requirements of FOIA.
This case is ongoing.
Summary Authors
Michael Vandergriff (10/3/2025)
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71310654/parties/american-oversight-v-us-department-of-homeland-security/
McFadden, Trevor Neil (District of Columbia)
Martinez, Daniel Havlir (District of Columbia)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71310654/american-oversight-v-us-department-of-homeland-security/
Last updated Oct. 3, 2025, 7:27 a.m.
State / Territory: District of Columbia
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Special Collection(s):
Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government
Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government
Key Dates
Filing Date: Sept. 10, 2025
Case Ongoing: Yes
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