Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has filed a lawsuit arguing that Jared Kushner is illegally holding a government role in Donald Trump’s administration. The group wants him barred from the post under the Appointments Clause.
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01Summary
- 01Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed the lawsuit on Wednesday.
- 02The case challenges Jared Kushner’s role in Donald Trump’s administration.
- 03CREW says the suit seeks to bar Kushner from occupying his government position and exercising government authority.
- 04The lawsuit argues this would violate the Appointments Clause.
02Why it matters
The case tests whether a close family member of the president can legally hold and exercise power in the White House. It could affect how future administrations appoint and use senior advisers.
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