In a swift response to the department's formation, three lawsuits were filed in the federal district court of Washington, D.C., immediately following Trump's swearing-in. These legal actions contend that DOGE's creation violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
According to The Hill, the lawsuits were spearheaded by progressive consumer watchdog Public Citizen, the American Public Health Association, and National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm.
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The plaintiffs aim to prevent co-heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy from advancing or collaborating with the new administration. Musk and Ramaswamy have set forth ambitious objectives, including slashing $2 trillion in government spending and overhauling federal agencies. Notably, Ramaswamy is also eyeing a gubernatorial bid in Ohio.
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These lawsuits represent some of the initial legal confrontations faced by the Trump administration following the president's oath of office. Trump has signaled his intention to sign numerous executive orders later in the day, a move that could potentially trigger further legal disputes.
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The plaintiffs argue that DOGE falls under the purview of FACA, which requires federal advisory committees to adhere to transparency standards, such as maintaining a charter, ensuring balanced membership, and appointing a designated federal officer to convene meetings. The National Security Counselors' lawsuit asserts, "DOGE’s stacked membership, far from being fairly balanced, reveals that only one viewpoint is represented: that of ‘small-government crusaders’ with backgrounds in either the tech industry or Republican politics. This shortcoming renders DOGE’s membership imbalanced and unfit for the function it has been directed to perform."
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Additional plaintiffs include unions like the American Federation of Government Employees and the American Federation of Teachers, the progressive veterans advocacy group VoteVets Action Fund, and the left-leaning watchdog Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. In a separate legal action, the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned a federal judge to grant access to public records detailing DOGE members' interactions with the White House since the transition commenced.
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The unfolding legal battle underscores the contentious atmosphere surrounding the Trump administration's early days, as it seeks to implement its vision of streamlined government operations. The outcome of these lawsuits could have significant implications for the administration's ability to pursue its policy agenda and reshape federal governance.
