Attorneys general from 14 American states have filed a lawsuit to challenge the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), in the latest attempt to prevent it from putting hundreds of federal officials on leave and gaining access to sensitive federal payment systems.
The suit, filed in federal court in Washington, DC, on Thursday, says the newly formed government department is exercising “virtually unchecked power” and argues that the actions taken by Musk at the helm of DOGE can only be taken by a nominated and Senate-confirmed official.
