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.
I don’t see what this actually will accomplish. Won’t this just set new, bad precedent with corrupt and crooked judges on the federal and Supreme Courts? Does this have any teeth at all, or all just cabaret?
If people chill and just let him do whatever he wants without challenging it it also sets bad precedent
I agree with that, and not saying we shouldn’t try, just looking for probability of this making a difference.
Probably the best way to think about this is as stalling.
The administration can only get so much done before the mid terms provide a chance to block them. Just by fighting them on everything you reduce the amount they will do, even if you end up losing most of the initial battles.
This is something the Republicans have been really good at. Fight everything, prevent any progress, and play to your base. It would be nice if the Dems did the same for once.
This is also probably gonna be the goal of the State government here in California. Remember we have a long martial history meaning we can stall like no other, also malicious compliance and fragging are never off the table.