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Amicus Briefs

Transparency

CREW joins amicus challenging Fish and Wildlife redactions and secret laws

There is a high risk that the government is developing a body of secret law if they continue to block disclosure of information to the public.

Letters

Transparency

NARA must ensure Trump administration records are kept, especially if there is a transition of power

If a presidential transition is on the horizon, there is a real prospect of large scale destruction of records by the administration, unless NARA acts now.

Lawsuits

Transparency

CREW sues six agencies for Trump transition documents

Months out from the election, the public needs to know whether agencies are limiting transparency around Trump’s presidential transition process.

Lawsuits

Transparency

CREW sues State Dep’t for Pompeo Madison Dinners records

Taxpayers should know if their dollars went to funding the Madison Dinners, a series of lavish events hosted by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Lawsuits

Transparency

CREW sues State for records on Pompeo’s politicized response to Congress

The public should know if Secretary Pompeo has politicized State's response to congressional document requests to benefit Trump's personal interests.

Legal Complaints

Corruption

CREW files criminal complaint against Marc Short

The FBI should start a criminal investigation into Marc Short for attending coronavirus meetings with companies that he holds stock in.

CREW joins amicus challenging Fish and Wildlife redactions and secret laws

NARA must ensure Trump administration records are kept, especially if there is a transition of power

CREW sues six agencies for Trump transition documents

CREW sues State Dep’t for Pompeo Madison Dinners records

CREW sues State for records on Pompeo’s politicized response to Congress

CREW files criminal complaint against Marc Short

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