CREW sues to bar Jared Kushner from Trump administration role
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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to bar Jared Kushner from his role in the Trump administration. The suit claims his appointment violates the Appointments Clause and raises conflict‑of‑interest concerns.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a lawsuit on Wednesday.2 The lawsuit challenges the legality of Jared Kushner's role in the Trump administration.2,1 The suit alleges that Kushner's appointment violates the U.S. Constitution's Appointments Clause.2
The lawsuit claims Kushner's role creates conflict‑of‑interest concerns.1 The suit seeks to bar Kushner from occupying his government position.2 The suit seeks to bar Kushner from exercising government authority.2
The lawsuit alleges Kushner's role is unlawful.1 The lawsuit alleges Kushner's role raises numerous conflict‑of‑interest concerns.1 The lawsuit is filed by a watchdog group.2
“Primarily, this suit seeks to bar Kushner from occupying his government position and exercising government authority in violation of the Appointments Clause.”
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