Minutes into Donald Trump's presidency, several lawsuits emerged concerning the newly formed advisory group DOGE.
Overview of the Lawsuits Against DOGE
The American Federation of Government Employees and Public Citizen have filed lawsuits claiming that DOGE violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act's requirements for transparency and inclusive stakeholder participation.
Composition and Structure of DOGE
DOGE majorly comprises tech figures like Elon Musk with no federal employees or relevant field experts, raising concerns under the law.
Ramaswamy Steps Down as Co-Chair
Amidst the lawsuits, Vivek Ramaswamy decided to step down from his role as co-chair of DOGE to pursue a gubernatorial run in Ohio. He expressed confidence in the remaining team under Musk's leadership.
The formation of DOGE has sparked criticism over its structure and composition, leading to lawsuits and the stepping down of one of its leaders.
