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Reason
Reason
Christian Britschgi

DOGE Needs Data To Survive. These Lawsuits Are Trying To Starve It of Information.

In its brief existence, the Elon Musk–helmed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proved remarkably effective at one thing: attracting lawsuits.

Over the past several weeks, dozens of lawsuits have been filed challenging every aspect of the new initiative and its activities.

A handful of these lawsuits argue that the very existence of DOGE is illegal and that Musk's role as a non–Senate confirmed "special government employee" with massive authority to set policy is unconstitutional.

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