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Money in Politics

CREW sues to challenge the FEC’s dismissal of dark money scheme complaint

The FEC should have investigated a scheme to launder $5 million in dark money to influence the 2020 Senate elections in Georgia.

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Corruption

CREW sues for records on alleged Morehead misconduct

Former Kansas state prosecutor and Assistant United States Attorney Terra Morehead has been repeatedly criticized by courts and the public for serious misconduct.

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Corruption

CREW sues DOJ for OLC records on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment

As the Department of Justice office charged with providing legal advice to the President and all executive branch agencies, the Office of Legal Counsel's views on the issue of disqualification under the 14th Amendment carry great weight.

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Transparency

CREW sues DOJ for records on Matt Gaetz criminal investigation

CREW is suing the Department of Justice for records related to the now-closed criminal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz, including the DOJ’s decision not to charge Gaetz despite reports suggesting an abundance of evidence that he likely violated sex-trafficking laws.

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Corruption

Colorado lawsuit enforcing Donald Trump’s constitutional disqualification

Donald Trump is constitutionally disqualified from serving as president, and must be removed from the Colorado Republican primary ballot.

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Transparency

CREW sues for DOJ records related to Trump claim of sending FBI to help DeSantis win election

If Trump used federal law enforcement resources to interfere in DeSantis's 2018 gubernatorial election, it would be troubling.

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Transparency

CREW sues for records on Border Patrol agent touting “great replacement” theory

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is withholding records on Border Patrol Agent Brandon Judd, who has touted the far-right “great replacement” conspiracy theory.

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Transparency

CREW sues DOJ for records on states blocking deployment of federal election monitors

Florida and Missouri state officials reportedly blocked the deployment of DOJ election monitors to polling sites during the 2022 election.

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Transparency

CREW sues for Jan. 6 communications between Michael Flynn and DOD leaders

The Department of Defense has failed to provide communications between department leaders and others involved in the DOD’s response to the insurrection.

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Transparency

CREW sues Secret Service for Oath Keeper communications

The Secret Service is wrongfully withholding records of its communications with the Oath Keepers ahead of January 6.

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Transparency

CREW and partners sue ICE to make immigration bond procedures publicly available

ICE must publish on its website guidelines explaining how the agency processes bonds for the release of individuals in detention.

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Transparency

CREW sues ICE for private detention facility records

Rather than being eliminated with private prisons, privately owned immigration detention has expanded and continued to profit under the Biden administration.

CREW sues to challenge the FEC’s dismissal of dark money scheme complaint

CREW sues for records on alleged Morehead misconduct

CREW sues DOJ for OLC records on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment

CREW sues DOJ for records on Matt Gaetz criminal investigation

Colorado lawsuit enforcing Donald Trump’s constitutional disqualification

CREW sues for DOJ records related to Trump claim of sending FBI to help DeSantis win election

CREW sues for records on Border Patrol agent touting “great replacement” theory

CREW sues DOJ for records on states blocking deployment of federal election monitors

CREW sues for Jan. 6 communications between Michael Flynn and DOD leaders

CREW sues Secret Service for Oath Keeper communications

CREW and partners sue ICE to make immigration bond procedures publicly available

CREW sues ICE for private detention facility records

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