Letters
Congress: Hold a hearing on $400 million Qatar jet gift
Congress should hold a hearing to assess Trump's plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar, which raises serious corruption and national security risks.
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Letters
Letter to Congress: 25 groups urge increased funds for judicial security
As judges confront increasing threats, CREW and 24 other groups sent a letter to the House and Senate appropriations committees urging legislators to bolster appropriations for judicial security and reject efforts to undercut the judiciary’s independence.
Letters
The Trump administration’s attacks on federal funding have escalated over first 100 days
The Trump administration’s apparent disregard for the funding levels set by Congress strips Congress of its power of the purse and sets the stage for the administration to claim that it cannot carry out other laws.
Lawsuits
CREW sues DOJ for OLC records on 22nd Amendment
Any legal opinions from the DOJ about whether any president can extend his term beyond the understood constitutional limits should be public.
Testimony
USMS nominee must prioritize needs of judiciary and not allow politicization
The nominee for USMS director should consistently prioritize the safety and enforcement needs of the federal courts.
Legal Complaints
CREW files amicus brief on behalf of former secretaries of state on election EO
CREW filed an amicus brief on behalf of a bipartisan group of four former secretaries of state in a consolidated case challenging President Trump’s executive order attempting to exert federal control over elections.