A common refrain is that the First Amendment doesn’t mean you can falsely shout “fire” in a crowded theater. A recent amicus brief filed by the Center for Competitive Politics...
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CREW uses aggressive legal action, in-depth research, and bold communications to reduce the influence of money in politics and help foster a government that is ethical and accountable. We highlight abuses, change behavior, and lay the groundwork for new policies and approaches that encourage public officials to work for the benefit of the people, not powerful interests.
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June 23, 2017: Office of Government Ethics – Kushner Divestiture
CREW requests copies of the applications for Certificates of Divestiture submitted by the White House to OGE on behalf of Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and their children. CREW also...
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Another Dark Money Donor to Pro-Graham Super PAC Filed Questionable Tax Return
A non-profit donor to a super PAC that backed Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) 2016 presidential primary bid filed a tax return that appears to misrepresent the group’s political...
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CREW SUES TRUMP OVER EMOLUMENTS
When the courts opened at 9 am this morning, a legal dream team officially filed Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Donald J. Trump to stop the President from violating the Constitution by illegally receiving payments from foreign governments.
TRUMP INC: THE ETHICS CRISIS IN TRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS
CREW's report on President Trump's first 100 days in office finds ethical and legal problems on a massive scale not seen since Nixon--or maybe ever
TRUMP INC.: A CHRONICLE OF PRESIDENTIAL CONFLICTS
CREW is committed to holding government officials, including President Trump, to account when they abuse their power and fail to work in the public interest. Because President Trump refused to divest his business empire, we are documenting every interaction these businesses have with the government and those trying to influence it.
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whoWE ARE
CREW's lawyers, researchers, and communicators don't just highlight the negative influence of money in politics; we take action to ensure accountability and change our system for the better.
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whyWE DO IT
Since 2003, CREW has worked to create a more representative and ethical government, driven by the common good, rather than money and self-interest.
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CREW has driven secret money into the light, held wrongdoers accountable, and changed the law to make our government more open.
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