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CREW sues for John Kelly HHS contacts after joining Caliburn

The public has a right to know whether Kelly used his position in government to advocate for his financial interests tied to the zero tolerance policy.

Lawsuits

Transparency

CREW sues EPA over new FOIA rules

EPA’s hastily-adopted rule serves as further proof of the agency’s increased politicization by the Trump Administration.

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Money in Politics

CREW sues FEC over inaction on complaint against Freedom Vote

The FEC has thus far failed to make Freedom Vote register as a political committee and report donors, setting a dangerous precedent for other dark money groups.

Lawsuits

Transparency

CREW sues DOJ for OLC opinion on obstruction sent to Barr

The requested records would shed light on the legality of the Attorney General’s conclusions about obstruction of justice.

Lawsuits

Transparency

CREW sues for State Department records on Pompeo’s “faith-based” media call

The State Department failed to turn over records about a call with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that reportedly only allowed “faith-based media.” CREW sued.

Lawsuits

Transparency

CREW sues Trump for failing to record meetings with Putin, Saudis and Ukrainians

Trump’s prevention of record keeping during meetings with foreign officials is a threat to national security and government transparency. It’s also illegal.

CREW sues for John Kelly HHS contacts after joining Caliburn

CREW sues EPA over new FOIA rules

CREW sues FEC over inaction on complaint against Freedom Vote

CREW sues DOJ for OLC opinion on obstruction sent to Barr

CREW sues for State Department records on Pompeo’s “faith-based” media call

CREW sues Trump for failing to record meetings with Putin, Saudis and Ukrainians

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