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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
White House official Peter Navarro’s book promotion likely violates ethics law
CREW filed a complaint about White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro's apparent violation federal ethics law by using his official capacity to promote his book.
Letters
Growing judicial security risks deserve innovative solutions
The judiciary and Congress should consider structural reforms to address judicial security, especially with regard to USMS.
Legal Complaints
Trump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda ads violate multiple federal laws
The Trump administration’s reported use of Department of Homeland Security funds to finance a set of pro-Trump propaganda advertisements likely violated multiple federal laws, including appropriations laws.