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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Transparency

CREW sues for Middle East Marshall Plan documents

CREW sues for documents on Jared Kushner's supposed “Middle East Marshall Plan” that could uncover conflicts of interest jeopardizing national security.

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Transparency

CREW sues DOJ over emergency powers documents

CREW sued the the Office of Legal Counsel over failure to release documents concerning the legal authority of the president to invoke emergency powers.

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

CREW sues for Middle East Marshall Plan documents

CREW sues DOJ over emergency powers documents

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