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At Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, we use aggressive legal actions, in-depth investigations, and innovative policy and reform work to achieve the vision of an ethical, accountable, and open government.
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Legal Actions
Amicus Briefs
CLC, CREW file Supreme Court brief opposing Trump ballroom
Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and CREW filed a brief in the Supreme Court highlighting how President Trump's ballroom project is a direct violation of our constitutional system of separation of powers.
Legal Complaints
Trump appointee reportedly demanded special firefighting treatment for his ranch
Undersecretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment Michael Boren should be investigated following allegations that he pressured U.S. Forest Service officials to escalate resources and divert government aircraft to help contain a seven acre fire near his Idaho mega-ranch, according to a complaint filed with the Agriculture Department’s Office of Inspector General by CREW.
Legal Complaints
CREW demands answers from DOJ and NARA on Pam Bondi records
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi may have failed to preserve emails and text messages, in violation of the Federal Records Act.