Legal Actions - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

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Money in Politics

CREW sues to challenge the FEC’s dismissal of dark money scheme complaint

The FEC should have investigated a scheme to launder $5 million in dark money to influence the 2020 Senate elections in Georgia.

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Corruption

CREW sues for records on alleged Morehead misconduct

Former Kansas state prosecutor and Assistant United States Attorney Terra Morehead has been repeatedly criticized by courts and the public for serious misconduct.

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Corruption

CREW sues DOJ for OLC records on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment

As the Department of Justice office charged with providing legal advice to the President and all executive branch agencies, the Office of Legal Counsel's views on the issue of disqualification under the 14th Amendment carry great weight.

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Transparency

CREW sues DOJ for records on Matt Gaetz criminal investigation

CREW is suing the Department of Justice for records related to the now-closed criminal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz, including the DOJ’s decision not to charge Gaetz despite reports suggesting an abundance of evidence that he likely violated sex-trafficking laws.

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