Today the ACLU took its first legal action against the Trump Administration.<\/p>\n
Why? Donald J. Trump is poised to become the 45th President of the United States without fully answering questions about his looming conflicts of interest. His ethical and financial conflicts threaten to undermine the public\u2019s confidence in fair government \u2013 and even our national security.<\/p>\n
The ACLU is demanding access to key documents concerning Trump\u2019s conflicts of interest. The public has a right to know \u2013 and we need your help to make sure we get the full story.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On behalf of the American public, the ACLU filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Office of Government Ethics and three other government offices. FOIA is a crucial tool for ordinary Americans to provide checks and balances on elected officials \u2013 this won\u2019t be our last one.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget: the American president is accountable to us<\/em> \u2013 and it\u2019s our job to hold him accountable.<\/a><\/strong> Obtaining information on Trump\u2019s actual or potential conflicts of interest is critical for a functioning democracy \u2013 and insisting on this kind of oversight is how we keep presidential power in check.<\/p>\n This demand is just a first step to keep President Trump\u2019s administration transparent and accountable. Let\u2019s make it clear that we need answers now.<\/strong><\/p>\n Add your name and insist on the public\u2019s right to see these documents.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n