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

Legal Complaints

Money in Politics

CREW files three FEC complaints against dark money groups

Four dark money groups appear to have violated the Federal Election Campaign Act by illegally making politics their primary focus.

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Transparency

Trump staff must preserve presidential records

CREW wrote a letter to the White House Counsel urging him to warn Trump officials to keep presidential records or face criminal penalty.

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Policy & Reform

CREW sends Congress letter on GSA’s role in presidential transition

The GSA plays a critical role in the presidential transition process under the Presidential Transition Act.

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Corruption

CREW calls for investigation into Interior Department propaganda

The Interior Department should be investigated for the apparent illegal creation and distribution of propaganda to prop up President Trump.

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Money in Politics

CREW files complaint against Mark Meadows over campaign spending

The spending includes a jewelry store and numerous restaurants and clubs, including the Trump Hotel in DC and its restaurants.

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Corruption

OSC must issue public Hatch Act guidance in event of contested election

Trump has suggested that he won’t accept the results of the election, raising the possibility that federal resources could be used to help him stay in power.

CREW files three FEC complaints against dark money groups

Trump staff must preserve presidential records

CREW sends Congress letter on GSA’s role in presidential transition

CREW calls for investigation into Interior Department propaganda

CREW files complaint against Mark Meadows over campaign spending

OSC must issue public Hatch Act guidance in event of contested election

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