Trump stood in violation of the Constitution the moment he took office, and compounded the problem by improperly holding the lease on a government building.
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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CREW Files Ethics Complaint Against Andrew Wheeler
Wheeler may have violated his ethics pledge by participating in matters on which he previously lobbied and by holding meetings with his previous clients.
CREW Requests Documents on Presidential Emergency Powers
President Trump threatened this week to use emergency powers to construct a wall along the southern border of the United States, raising legal concerns.
CREW Sends Letters Calling on Whitaker to Recuse
Whitaker's relationship with a witness, statements deriding the investigations, and Presidential pressure disqualify him from overseeing the investigations.
CREW Welcomes Introduction of HR1
“Today’s introduction of HR1 marks the beginning of an effort to restore the promise of our democracy."
CREW Files Conflict of Interest Complaint Against Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump personally and substantially participating implementation of Opportunity Zones while her husband benefited from the program.
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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.
THE MOST UNETHICAL PRESIDENCY: YEAR ONE
If we want government of the people, by the people, and for the people to continue, it is time for Congress, enforcement agencies, and most importantly the American people to demand an end to the violations and a return to an ethical and lawful government.
PROFITING FROM THE PRESIDENCY: A YEAR’S WORTH OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
During President Trump’s first year in office, CREW worked to monitor, log, and categorize every instance in which government and special interests interacted with the president’s private businesses. Ultimately, CREW recorded more than 500 timeline entries related to potential conflicts of interest.
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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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