Lawsuit Challenges Elon Musk's Authority and Actions as Head of DOGE
A lawsuit filed by attorneys general from 14 states challenges the authority of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive government data and exercise "virtually unchecked power." The lawsuit argues that President Trump violated the Constitution by creating DOGE without congressional approval.
The lawsuit details how Musk has accessed sensitive data, disrupted government agencies, and endangered cybersecurity. It seeks to invalidate Musk's actions and prevent him from accessing further data or making changes to government spending.
Musk has defended his actions, calling for the deletion of entire federal agencies and claiming to aim to cut $500 billion in annual expenditures. However, Democratic attorneys general express concerns about the secure handling of sensitive information and the lack of transparency in DOGE's operations.
The lawsuit adds to the growing legal challenges against DOGE, with previous lawsuits filed by public interest groups and Democratic attorneys general. The future of DOGE and its impact on the federal government remain uncertain as legal battles continue.