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CREW sues FEC to make New Models register as a political committee

New Models violated the FECA by failing to register and report as a political committee. The FEC has failed to act on this violation.

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CREW sues DOJ for FBI text leak

The public should know if the DOJ leak of private text messages of former FBI investigators on Robert Mueller’s team was properly authorized.

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CREW sues FEC for information on John Doe trust

This lawsuit seeks to remedy injuries to CREW and the public resulting from the FEC's disregard for the rule of law.

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John Doe 1 & 2 sue FEC

CREW has moved to intervene as defendants in this case. If John Doe 1 & 2's claims are successful, CREW will be deprived of its statutory rights.

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CREW sues Interior on Ryan Zinke travel

CREW seeks declaratory relief that the Interior Department is in violation of the FOIA for failing to respond fully to CREW's request for records.

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CREW sues DOI on Ryan Zinke API meetings

CREW filed a lawsuit against the DOI under the FOIA for records relating to Ryan Zinke's meeting with the API's board of directors at Trump International Hotel.

CREW sues FEC to make New Models register as a political committee

CREW sues DOJ for FBI text leak

CREW sues FEC for information on John Doe trust

John Doe 1 & 2 sue FEC

CREW sues Interior on Ryan Zinke travel

CREW sues DOI on Ryan Zinke API meetings

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