A group of state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and President Trump, alleging Musk’s appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency constitutes an “unlawful assault” on the federal government. The suit claims Trump has granted Musk unchecked authority, violating the separation of powers by allowing him to influence the executive branch, particularly the Department of Defense, which has billions of dollars in contracts with Musk’s SpaceX. The attorneys general seek to restore constitutional order, limit Musk’s power, and investigate potential misuse of data acquired through his access. The lawsuit argues Musk’s actions, including the potential dismantling of government systems, are unconstitutional due to his lack of Senate confirmation.
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Fourteen states – New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, California, Nevada, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii – have filed a lawsuit against DOGE, alleging that Elon Musk’s influence represents an unconstitutional concentration of power. This legal action is viewed by many as a crucial first step in addressing what some perceive as a dangerously unchecked level of influence wielded by a single individual.
The lawsuit highlights concerns over the erosion of democratic processes. The sheer audacity of the situation, with a single person potentially holding sway over critical aspects of the nation’s infrastructure and information flow, feels deeply unsettling to many.… Continue reading
Fourteen states filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and President Trump, alleging the White House unconstitutionally granted Musk extensive power through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The suit argues that Trump violated the Appointments Clause by creating DOGE and giving Musk unchecked authority without congressional approval or Senate confirmation. The states seek to prevent Musk from making changes to government funding, contracts, and personnel decisions. The White House has dismissed the lawsuit as politically motivated, while multiple other legal challenges against DOGE are already underway.
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