Legal Complaints
CREW files complaint against Turning Point Action
The FEC should investigate Turning Point Action for violating the FECA by failing to disclose any of its donors.
Legal Complaints
Florida dark money groups violated federal law through big contributions
The IRS should investigate two Florida dark money groups who collectively spent nearly $3 million in political contributions.
Legal Complaints
CREW: Florida dark money group violated federal law
Documents show that in 2018, Broken Promises made seven political contributions to political committees in Florida.
Legal Complaints
CREW letter to DOJ and FBI links dark money group to Householder investigation
The activities of dark money group Citizens for a Working America Inc. may be relevant to the investigation of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.
Legal Complaints
CREW files three FEC complaints against dark money groups
Four dark money groups appear to have violated the Federal Election Campaign Act by illegally making politics their primary focus.
Legal Complaints
CREW files complaint against Mark Meadows over campaign spending
The spending includes a jewelry store and numerous restaurants and clubs, including the Trump Hotel in DC and its restaurants.
Legal Complaints
CREW sends IRS letter on Larry Householder bribery conspiracy
The IRS needs to enforce the law against former Ohio Speaker of the House Larry Householder who accepted $60 million in dark money bribes.
Legal Complaints
CREW files IRS complaint for CLA, Inc. tax returns
CLA, Inc.’s failure to comply with IRS regulations is part of a trend of groups funneling money into politics with no accountability.
Legal Complaints
CREW FEC complaint results in full payment of $50k fine from Koch-linked dark money group
More than two years after CREW's second complaint, the 60 Plus Association has finally paid the full $50,000 Federal Election Commission (FEC) fine.
Lawsuits
CREW sues HUD and DOE over cash giveaway group records
The Urban Revitalization Coalition—whose cash giveaway events for black voters could violate the law—has a noticeable presence in Trump's COVID-19 response.
Legal Complaints
CREW files IRS complaint against the NRA
CREW filed an IRS complaint against the NRA for an apparent violation of their tax-exempt status: excessive compensation for Wayne LaPierre.
Lawsuits
CREW sues FEC over inaction on Greitens dark money groups
Greitens resigned shortly before CREW’s 2018 complaint was filed, facing the possibility of two unrelated criminal charges.