Fourteen states have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the "sweeping authority" wielded by DOGE head Elon Musk is in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Summary

Fourteen states sued the Trump administration over Elon Musk’s role as head of DOGE, arguing his authority violates the Constitution.

The lawsuit, led by New Mexico, claims Musk wields unchecked power to cut agencies and budgets without Senate confirmation, making him a “principal officer” under the Appointments Clause.

Another lawsuit by USAID employees raises similar concerns.

Judges have already blocked some DOGE actions, but the White House defends Musk’s role as legal.

  • Fluke@lemm.ee
    8·
    5 days ago

    Because it’s not accounting, it’s systematic gutting of bodies that prevent them or their friends doing things.

    “Auditing” an entity doesn’t usually involve shutting down said entity indefinitely pending the audit which never comes, while the “auditor” makes copies of every bit of data you have for later abuse.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      2·
      5 days ago

      “Auditing” an entity doesn’t usually involve shutting down said entity indefinitely pending the audit which never comes

      Thank goodness too since the IRS tends to audit non-wealthy people far more often than wealthy people. Imagine freezing some poor working person’s bank accounts because they were randomly chosen for an audit and some sort of red flag came up.