Summary
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has filed a lawsuit against the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte. The lawsuit claims Pulte misused his position by improperly accessing mortgage records of Swalwell and other critics of President Trump. Swalwell wants the referral for criminal charges against him to be withdrawn and is seeking damages.
Key Facts
- Eric Swalwell, a U.S. Representative, filed a federal lawsuit.
- The lawsuit accuses Bill Pulte, a Trump administration official, of misuse of power.
- Pulte is responsible for the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- Swalwell claims Pulte accessed private mortgage records without proper cause.
- Swalwell and other critics of President Trump were targeted, according to him.
- The lawsuit was filed after Pulte referred Swalwell to the Justice Department for criminal charges.
- Swalwell wants the court to make Pulte withdraw the referral.
- Swalwell is also asking for unspecified monetary damages.
