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American Oversight v. Internal Revenue Service

No. 1:25-cv-01585 District · Active Active
Court
D.D.C.
dcd
Judge
Christopher R. Cooper
Filed
May 19, 2025
Judge (CL)
Christopher R. Cooper
Filed (CL)
May 19, 2025
CL Status
active

Case Overview

American Oversight sued the IRS, Treasury Department, and Education Department, seeking public records related to President Trump's alleged directing of the IRS to revoke Harvard University's 501(c)(3) status.


The Application

History

American Oversight seeks records of alleged communications between the President and IRS regarding Harvard's 501(c)(3) status. The government agencies likely assert exemptions protecting internal deliberations and presidential communications, requiring the court to determine whether those exemptions properly apply and whether the public interest in disclosure overcomes any privacy interests.

The Conclusion

The case remains active in D.C. District Court under Judge Cooper. The outcome depends on whether the court finds the government properly invoked applicable exemptions or must compel disclosure of the requested records.

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