Watchdog group legally challenges Jared Kushner government position

A watchdog group sued the Trump administration to challenge Jared Kushner's government role over conflicts of interest.

A government watchdog organisation has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding Jared Kushner's official role. The legal challenge argues that the president's son-in-law holds numerous conflicts of interest and violates appointment rules. Plaintiffs are seeking to prevent him from exercising government authority.

• The organisationCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington brought the legal action.
• The challengeThe suit argues that the appointment violates the Appointments Clause.

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