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Investigations

Transparency

Docs show: “all hands on deck” for racial justice, “no credible threats” from alt-right groups on January 6

Federal law enforcement mounted an aggressive response towards nationwide protests for racial justice, but failed to respond to credible threats from white nationalist groups ahead of January 6.

Investigations

Transparency

“No credible threats” around George Floyd burial. Officers were still authorized to use deadly force.

While in Pearland, CBP officers integrated with the Pearland Police SWAT team and rehearsed contingencies ahead of the funeral procession.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Publix heiress gave to third January 6th group

Publix supermarkets chain heiress Julie Jenkins Fancelli contributed $200k to a group said to have helped organize the “Stop the Steal” rally.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Boosted by 8-figure donations, McConnell-aligned nonprofit raised $172 million in 2020

One Nation, the dark money group run by close allies of Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, raised more than $172 million in 2020, exceeding what the nonprofit raised in any prior year by more than $100 million.

FOIA Requests

Money In Politics

CREW requests records on Kristi Noem and industry influence on South Dakota trust law

Billions of dollars sheltered through South Dakota trusts raise questions around Gov. Kristi Noem and industry influence on trust policy.

FOIA Requests

US Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington, DC

Policy & Reform

CREW requests records on Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center

CREW has submitted a request for all records and communications relating to the U.S. Marshals Service and the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center.

Docs show: “all hands on deck” for racial justice, “no credible threats” from alt-right groups on January 6

“No credible threats” around George Floyd burial. Officers were still authorized to use deadly force.

Publix heiress gave to third January 6th group

Boosted by 8-figure donations, McConnell-aligned nonprofit raised $172 million in 2020

CREW requests records on Kristi Noem and industry influence on South Dakota trust law

CREW requests records on Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center

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