Three Lawsuits Target Musk’s DOGE Initiative After Trump’s Inauguration
Three lawsuits allege that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 by lacking transparency and balanced representation. The suits claim DOGE operates as a federal advisory committee without adhering to public meeting and membership requirements, with tech executives disproportionately represented. One lawsuit highlights the lack of contact from DOGE to applicants, demonstrating a bias in membership selection. Plaintiffs argue DOGE’s opaque communication, primarily through encrypted messaging, further undermines the law’s transparency mandates.
John Q. Hosedrinker