Watchdog files lawsuit against Sanders under Hatch Act against Kanye in MAGA hat

The Citizens Watch Organization for Accountability and Ethics in Washington (CREW) on Friday filed a lawsuit against Sarah Huckabee Sanders, press secretary at the White House, alleging that she had violated the law federal hatchery.

CREW's complaint to the Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) explains how Sanders posted a photo on his official Twitter account of the White House with Kanye West during the rapper's visit to the Oval office on Thursday.

West wears one of the President TrumpThe CEO of Donald John TrumpUber withdraws from the conference on Saudi Arabia following the disappearance of Khashoggi Don Lemon: The meeting of Kanye West with Trump was a "show of minstrels".The signature "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) on the photo.

Never a moment of boredom in the @realDonaldTrump White House. Thank you Kanye West! pic.twitter.com/BS4rzZVlZJ

– Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) October 11, 2018

The law prohibits federal employees from using their offices, work resources and social media accounts for political purposes.

Those who have been raped may be fined up to $ 1,000 and disciplined such as suspension or termination.

The OSC said last March that any reference to the slogan for Trump's "MAGA" campaign was a flagrant violation, the watchdog noted.

This is not the first time that Sanders and other members of the Trump government are accused of breaking the Hatch law.

Sanders was one of 10 White House staff members to be the subject of a complaint filed in August by CREW after using Trump's MAGA slogan or showing his support for his bid for the 2020 presidency .

"This administration does not seem to care about what the law says in terms of ethics, like using official positions for politics," CREW executive director Noah Bookbinder said in a statement. .

"How many investigations and findings of violations are needed until this administration takes steps to stop the misuse of government resources for political purposes?"

Sanders did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill.

First lady Melania TrumpMelania TrumpMelania Trump: I can not trust everyone in the West Wing. Melania Trump: I am one of the most intimidated people in the world. Trump says he has spoken to Saudi officials about the disappearance of a journalist. MOREStephanie Grisham, spokesperson for was accused by CREW to violate federal law by using #MAGA on their official Twitter account.

Meanwhile, outgoing US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki HaleyNimrata (Nikki) HaleyOn The Money: stocks fall for the second day while Trump accuses the "loco" of the Fed | Mulvaney calls for unity at the consumer bureau | Pelosi says Dems will go after Trump's tax returns Dina Powell is no longer vying to become UN ambassador As an ambassador, Haley has shown courage and dedication Franchise Facing NEXT Challenges was found to have violated the act by retweeting an endorsement of Trump last October.

Dan Scavino, director of social media at the White House, was also found guilty of violating the act Last year, CREW filed a complaint accusing it of encouraging potential GOP challengers to expel the representative. Justin AmashJustin AmashCook's political report redirects 7 more races to Dems Rand Paul strengthens his alliance with Trump Ethics calls for an investigation into Trump officials going to campaign events MORE (R-Mich.) In a future primary.

Haley, Scavino and Grisham have received warnings from the OSC.

An investigation by the special council in March revealed that the White House advisor Kellyanne ConwayKellyanne Elizabeth ConwayKellyanne Conway denounces Hillary Clinton and comments on "dangerous" civility statements Conway attacks the idea of ​​"Medicare for all" on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Hirono. breaks the Hatch law twice, once after using his official position to promote the products of the president's daughter, Ivanka TrumpIvana (Ivanka) Marie TrumpThe Hill's 12:30 Report – Presented by Citi – Latest news on Hurricane Michael | Trump, Kanye West for lunch at the White House | GOP split over vacant post at High Court 2020: Juul steps up lobbying despite scrutiny by FDA – Night Defense – Presented by the UAE Embassy – Haley shocks Washington with resignation | Turkish officials have alleged that Saudis killed journalist | Trump plans second Kim summit after mid-session MORE.

Conway did not specify whether it incurs a penalty for the violations.