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Legal Actions
Lawsuits
CREW requests IG investigations into possible emoluments violations at DHS and State Department
The OIG for the DHS and State Department should investigate President Trump’s potential violations of the Constitution’s Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses, which prohibit a president from receiving profit from government entities outside of their congressionally established salary and benefits.
Lawsuits
CREW sues for records on President Trump’s pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar
Rep. Henry Cuellar’s alleged corrupt dealings and any unethical considerations that may have influenced Trump's pardon of him should be made public.
Letters
CREW, 18 groups call on Congress to oppose anti-democratic DC attorney general bill
CREW and 18 groups sent a letter urging members of Congress to oppose the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025.