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Trump's FBI is ditching fraud investigations for mass deportations

SIGN NOW: The FBI should spend its time investigating white collar criminals – not terrorizing our immigrant neighbors >> Pamela, Since day one, Trump's playbook has been clear: stoke fear of "outsiders" to keep us distracted while his billionaire allies rig the system in their favor. Now, he's turning that distraction into official policy. That's right – Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI director Kash Patel just ordered the FBI to ease up on white-collar crime so they can focus on Trump's cruel mass deportation agenda. [1] That means fewer investigations into corporate fraud, wage theft, and financial abuse – which cost hardworking Americans over $300 billion each year according to the FBI's own statistics [2] – so the FBI can intimidate our immigrant and naturalized citizen neighbors instead. Congress must step in. This isn't just hateful – it's a reckless diversion of public resources that makes us all less safe, while the wealthy elite laugh all the way to the bank. Sign the Petition: Demand Congress – and the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, which are tasked with holding the FBI accountable – investigate this abuse and STOP the FBI from misusing its power >> SIGN THE PETITION Pamela, let's be clear: this isn't about keeping us safe. It's about scapegoating immigrants, dividing us, and turning our government into a tool for the rich to get richer. White-collar crime prosecutions already hit the lowest levels seen in decades under the first Trump administration [3] – and now he's trying to beat his own records. Millions of families lost their homes during the foreclosure crisis—but Wall Street executives walked free. Workers are cheated out of billions in stolen wages each year, with almost no enforcement. Many Americans don't pick up calls from unknown numbers anymore thanks to robocalling scammers. Companies defrauded the government for over $200 billion in COVID relief, leaving the rest of us to pay the tab. [4] The FBI should be protecting the public from these real threats – not serving a political agenda that scapegoats immigrants and shields corporate criminals. This is corruption plain and simple. The FBI should spend its time prosecuting criminals who are actually hurting us, not immigrants just trying to live their lives. Can you add your name today? Thanks for all you do, The team at Common Cause [1] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-ordered-prioritize-immigration-cases-over-white-collar-crime-people-familiar-2025-05-12/ [2] https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/white-collar_crime#:~:text=According to the Federal Bureau,more than $300 billion annually [3] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-collar-crime-prosecutions-have-hit-lowest-level-in-33-years/ [4] https://www.npr.org/2023/06/27/1184555444/200-billion-pandemic-business-loans-fraudulent Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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