What legal challenges is Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) currently facing?
Elon Musk's DOGE is facing significant legal opposition from 14 states that have filed lawsuits challenging its authority to implement sweeping government spending cuts. These states question DOGE's legal right to access personnel data and proceed with employee terminations across federal agencies. A D.C. federal judge (Judge Shutkin) is currently determining whether to issue an injunction to halt DOGE from accessing sensitive personnel information and continuing with firings. At a recent hearing, the judge expressed some hesitation about granting this injunction. The state attorneys general argue that DOGE is operating with a concerning lack of transparency in its decision-making processes.
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Legal Challenges Against Elon Musk's DOGE Initiatives
NBC News·8 months ago