A lawsuit against Kushner to prevent him from negotiating without revealing his financial interests

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Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, faces a new judicial move aimed at preventing him from continuing his diplomatic duties without disclosing his financial interests, amid questions about the possibility of his investment activities conflicting with his role in US foreign policy negotiations.

According to the Associated Press, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a lawsuit demanding that Kushner be subject to the legal requirements imposed on government officials, primarily the disclosure of assets and financial interests.

The organization believes that Kushner's participation in negotiations related to the most prominent US foreign policy files makes him play an actual governmental role, which requires him to be treated as an official employee, and not just a volunteer.

The lawsuit is based on the fact that Kushner represents the United States in international talks, while continuing to run an investment company that manages billions of dollars in foreign assets.

The organization considered that combining the two roles raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest, especially in light of Kushner, according to the lawsuit, not being subject to the audit and financial disclosure required of government officials.

The complaint filed Wednesday said that Kushner's business interests abroad raise questions about a conflict of interest, and that he was not properly vetted for his government role.

The organization also accused him of avoiding transparency obligations designed to ensure that officials exercise their powers in a manner that serves the public interest, not their personal interests.

On the other hand, the White House has repeatedly confirmed that Kushner does not hold an official government position, and that he participates in diplomatic efforts on a voluntary basis.

Kushner, along with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, is considered one of the most prominent figures close to Trump and participating in foreign policy negotiations.

Neither of them has been confirmed by the Senate, but Witkoff is considered an official government employee, even though he is a wealthy investor who does not receive a salary from taxpayers' money.

The organization bases its action on American constitutional and legislative rules, including the appointments clause in the constitution and an ethics law passed after the Watergate scandal, with the aim of ensuring scrutiny of the appointment of federal officials and the disclosure of their financial interests.

The lawsuit seeks to resolve Kushner's legal status, and determine whether his diplomatic role requires him to be subject to disclosure and conflict of interest rules applicable to government officials.

The report did not mention a judicial ruling on the case, while the accusations contained therein remain legal allegations that have not yet been decided.