Summary
A lawsuit filed within minutes of Donald Trump’s swearing-in challenges the legality of Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge), alleging it violates federal transparency rules.
The suit claims Doge functions as a federal advisory committee but lacks balanced representation, public meeting access, and record-keeping.
Doge, which reportedly operates from SpaceX offices and uses encrypted communication, aims to streamline government by cutting programs and jobs.
Critics argue the project is shrouded in secrecy, while supporters label it a branding exercise for Trump’s government reform efforts.
the first of many, many lawsuits.
And I’ve a bad feeling that they won’t go anywhere/do anything. God I need a stiff drink
Give him a taste of his own medicine. Absolutely bury the administration in lawsuits. Drag up ancient case law, twist the language of the Constitution beyond all reason, pepper in some frivolous ones to clog the system. Challenge everything; don’t let them so much as rename a bridge without a protracted legal battle.
This only wastes government money. For the next four years (hopefully), Trump is literally untouchable. Any personal suit will be punted until he’s out of office. And even then, he can hide behind “official acts”.
We need a different solution.
I’m much more comfortable wasting government money at this time rather than letting them enact what they actually plan for. I support my tax dollars going to this right now.