Testimony
USMS nominee must prioritize needs of judiciary and not allow politicization
The nominee for USMS director should consistently prioritize the safety and enforcement needs of the federal courts.
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Legal Complaints
CREW files amicus briefs on behalf of former secretaries of state on election EO
CREW filed amicus briefs on behalf of a bipartisan group of former secretaries of state in two cases challenging President Trump’s executive order attempting to exert federal control over elections.
Lawsuits
CREW sues Trump administration for hiding federal spending information from the public
OMB took offline information that shows how OMB directs agencies to spend taxpayer money—information that OMB is required by law to post.
Lawsuits
CREW sues to challenge destruction of CDC FOIA office
The closure of the CDC's entire FOIA office violates both FOIA and the Administrative Procedure Act and the CDC must be compelled to follow the law.
Letters
CREW alerts agencies to potential Signal group records act violations
NARA should take immediate action to ensure agency officials and heads at the State, Defense and Treasury Departments, as well as the CIA and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, immediately stop using Signal or personal devices for government business and stop destroying records using Signal’s auto-delete function unless these records are properly preserved.
Letters
39 groups call on Congress to reject bill insulating presidents from legal accountability
Congress should reject The PEPPER Act which represents a dangerous step towards making the president a king.