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Corruption

Trump 2.0: Bracing for criminals, corruption and constitutional crises

The second Trump admin has begun. We review some of his most notable abuses and ethical issues from his first term, what’s already been happening this term and what we'll be tracking.

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Policy & Reform

Understanding the Impoundment Control Act

This withholding of congressionally appropriated funds not only constitutes an abuse of power but also violates the Impoundment Control Act.

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Democracy

Department of Justice attorneys, agents and investigators may not undertake political investigations or prosecutions

If DOJ or FBI staff bow to pressure and engage in political prosecutions, they risk violating the Constitution and other laws.

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Corruption

Abuse of recess appointments raises constitutional law concerns

Contrary to Trump’s assertions, a delay in Senate confirmation and approval is not an adequate reason to meet the standard for recess appointments contemplated by the founders and upheld by the 2014 Supreme Court’s opinion.

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Democracy

Loss of VRA preclearance protections allowed election deniers to undermine certification of the vote

If the Georgia State Election Board wanted to adopt new rules that weren't discriminatory, they'd pass preclearance. It's telling that they haven't.

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Accountability

Where Supreme Court justices stand on ethics reform

If the Supreme Court is serious about rebuilding public trust, the justices must implement a binding Code of Conduct now. Until these reforms are adopted, CREW will be tracking the justices’ conduct and public statements on ethics reforms.

Trump 2.0: Bracing for criminals, corruption and constitutional crises

Understanding the Impoundment Control Act

Department of Justice attorneys, agents and investigators may not undertake political investigations or prosecutions

Abuse of recess appointments raises constitutional law concerns

Loss of VRA preclearance protections allowed election deniers to undermine certification of the vote

Where Supreme Court justices stand on ethics reform

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