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CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) uses high-impact legal actions to target government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests. citizensforethics.org

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · Mar 11

BREAKING: A judge just ruled that the US DOGE Service is likely subject to FOIA and ordered the preservation of documents and expedited processing of CREW’s FOIA requests.

Judge rules DOGE likely subject to FOIA, must give CREW documents - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Judge Cooper ruled that US DOGE Service is likely subject to FOIA and issued a preliminary injunction requiring the preservation of documents.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 2h

John Paulson, one of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street, owns a stake in the tiny mining business whose value tripled overnight after the news that the US government invested $35.6 million in the company.

Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals

One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

www.forbes.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7h

If we're at the place where the president is calling for a governor to be jailed for no good reason, our democracy is in real danger.

Anyone concerned about the balance of power between states and the federal government should speak out now against this authoritarian posturing.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Trump calls for Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker to be imprisoned

Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 8h

Government shutdowns come with real consequences for Americans:

-Limited air traffic safety oversight
-Delayed Social Security applications
-Federal workers aren't paid
-SNAP funding could run out & more.

Meanwhile, Trump continues construction of the White House ballroom...

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 1d

NEW: We asked a court, on behalf of @lwvus.bsky.social, for emergency relief in a class-action lawsuit challenging the Trump admin’s attempt to purge voter rolls using secret databases.

The court must act immediately to prevent voters from being disenfranchised in this fall’s election.

Class action lawsuit challenges Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful “National Data Banks” - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The Trump-Vance administration’s creation of massive government databases consolidating legally protected personal information is unlawful.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 1d

Jared Kushner's participation in foreign policy negotiations raises serious ethical red flags.

His firm has billions in investments from Middle Eastern countries, but as an outside adviser he's not subject to government ethics laws or agreements.

Witkoff and Kushner Set to Join Gaza Talks Soon, Official Says

www.nytimes.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 1d

As a result of President Trump’s authoritarian posturing, the history of the 22nd Amendment’s passage is newly relevant.

We're doing a state-by-state deep dive:

2 presidential terms, 41 states: the ratification of the 22nd Amendment - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

As a result of President Trump’s repeated public threats to seek a third term, the history of the 22nd Amendment’s passage is newly relevant. The below factsheets cover each state’s ratification of th...

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 2d

Last night, a federal judge appointed by President Trump blocked the Trump administration from deploying out-of-state National Guard troops to Oregon.

That's a win for the rule of law, and we're proud to have filed an amicus brief in the case.

Judge Again Blocks Guard Deployment as Trump Expands His Targets

www.nytimes.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 2d

Reminder to the Supreme Court as they start a new term: Presidents are not kings and should not be treated as such

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 5d

BREAKING: our system of checks and balances

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 5d

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Congressional.
Stock.
Trading.

House Democrat Snagged a Bunch of Oracle Stock Just Before TikTok Deal Was Announced

Rep. Cleo Fields of Louisiana is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets.

www.notus.org

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 6d

Senior federal officials have quietly counseled several agencies against firing employees while the government is shut down — as President Trump has suggested he will — warning the strategy may violate appropriations law.

Senior government officials privately warn against firings during shutdown

The Trump administration has telegraphed that mass firings are coming, but officials have cautioned that such moves could violate appropriations law.

www.washingtonpost.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 6d

HUD's government shutdown message on its website is yet another example of the Trump administration’s willingness to flout ethical boundaries.

Government resources should be used to serve the American people, not score political points.

HUD Website Posts Highly Unusual Political Message

The message from HUD stands as yet another example of the administration’s smashing of norms and willingness to flout ethical boundaries.

www.huffpost.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 6d

The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, a blow to the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remove her from the central bank.

Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now

The Supreme Court is allowing Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now. The court is declining to act on the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remove her.

apnews.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

The government is supposed to be about serving the public. Not presidential pet projects or scoring political points.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

Meanwhile, government agencies are using official resources for partisan messaging to blame the “radical left” for the shutdown. While that likely doesn’t violate the letter of the law, it certainly violates the spirit of it.

Washington pivots from dodging shutdown to blaming rivals for it

Government funding is set to lapse overnight, and the White House and Congress are jockeying for political advantage.

www.washingtonpost.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

While everyday Americans face real harms as a result of the shutdown—and the threatened mass permanent firings—things like the construction of a White House ballroom will apparently continue. x.com/WardDPatrick...

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

And the Trump administration is using the shutdown as yet another pretext to illegally fire civil servants—something they’ve prioritized since day one.

Labor unions sue OMB, OPM for ‘unlawful’ threats of mass layoffs ahead of shutdown

The lawsuit comes after Russell Vought outlined reduction-in-force plans for a government shutdown.

www.politico.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

New Social Security applications could be delayed.

The CDC will be limited in providing public health information.

Federal workers will not be paid.

SNAP funding could run out by the end of the month.

What happens when the government shuts down?

Federal departments and agencies have put out guidance about which programs will stay open and which ones won't during the funding lapse.

www.nbcnews.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

During a government shutdown, the FDA will not be able to ensure that meat, milk and eggs are safe for the public to eat.

The NIH will not be able to provide new research grants.

Air traffic safety oversight will be limited.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

The air you breathe and food you eat could suffer because of the government shutdown, but apparently it won't stop construction of President Trump's gold-trimmed ballroom.

White House ballroom construction to continue through shutdown, official says

abcnews.go.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

NEW: Federal earmarking rules and disclosure laws are not enough to stop corruption before it happens.

We filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold the limits on coordinated party spending, just as it did twenty years ago.

CREW files SCOTUS amicus brief in support of coordinated expenditure limits for political party donations - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Earmarking rules and disclosure laws cannot prevent all quid pro quo corruption that could occur through coordinated expenditures.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

The OMB and other executive agencies should ensure full transparency to American taxpayers during any impending lapse in appropriations.

CREW and partner groups demand transparency around shutdown plans - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

As America faces a possible of a government shutdown, CREW and partner groups sent an open letter to the Director of the OMB and the heads of executive departments and agencies urging them to ensure f...

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

A shutdown will cause stress for the public regardless of political affiliation.

Agency leadership's job in this moment is to provide nonpartisan service to their constituents, not politicize the situation and blame political enemies.

Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

www.npr.org

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 8d

We also filed records requests with 22 agencies for their plans to operate during a lapse in funding.

The public needs to know what government projects or activities could be temporarily suspended during a shutdown.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 8d

They are unilaterally and unlawfully overriding a congressional budget priority.

Let's be clear: this has nothing to do with the government shutdown and it is not ok.

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