Watchdog Group Sues to Stop Jared Kushner’s Diplomatic Work

A government ethics group is taking legal action against the Trump administration, arguing that Jared Kushner’s role as a foreign envoy is illegal.

A group that keeps an eye on government ethics is taking the Trump administration to court. The group, called Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (or CREW for short), is trying to stop Jared Kushner from doing government work. Kushner, who is Donald Trump’s son-in-law, has been acting as a special envoy. This means he helps talk to foreign countries on behalf of the United States. CREW says this work is against the rules. The group argues that Kushner is holding a government position that he is not allowed to have. They believe his role creates major conflicts of interest.…