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At Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, we use aggressive legal actions, in-depth investigations, and innovative policy and reform work to achieve the vision of an ethical, accountable, and open government.
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Legal Actions
Legal Complaints
IG must investigate Paramount gifts to FCC officials
FCC commissioners may have violated their ethical duties when accepting gifts worth tens of thousands of dollars from Paramount.
Amicus Briefs
CREW files amicus brief in support of Connecticut’s law enforcement ID requirement and ban on masks
The District Court of Connecticut should deny the federal government’s motion for a preliminary injunction against a Connecticut bill that would ban law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings and require them to display identification.
Legal Complaints
Federal Reserve watchdog should investigate Vice Chair’s Bank of America dinner attendance
Federal Reserve officer Michelle Bowman’s participation at a dinner may have violated FOMC policy and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Executive Branch Employees.