Watchdog group sues to challenge legality of Kushner's government role
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed suit Wednesday arguing Jared Kushner's position in the Trump administration violates the Appointments Clause.
What happened
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a watchdog group, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday challenging the legality of Jared Kushner's role in the Trump administration. The suit seeks to bar Kushner from occupying his government position and exercising government authority, citing violation of the Appointments Clause as the primary basis for the challenge.
Context
The Appointments Clause of the Constitution governs how federal officials may be appointed and the conditions under which they may serve. A successful challenge to Kushner's role would require courts to determine whether his appointment complied with constitutional requirements for vetting and authorization of government positions.
What's disputed
The legality and constitutional validity of Kushner's appointment to his government position.