Minutes after Trump’s inauguration, First lawsuits sues Musk’s ‘DOGE’

The public interest law firm National Security Counselors, in its claim, asserts that Musk’s efficiency panel qualifies as a “federal advisory committee,” a type of entity regulated to ensure transparent and balanced government advice, The Guardian reported. However, it alleges that the panel fails to have “fairly balanced” representation, does not maintain meeting records, and is not open to public scrutiny, as required by law.

“All meetings of Doge, including those conducted through an electronic medium, must be open to the public,” the lawsuit states.

However, as per reports, legal challenges to the legitimacy of DOGE were anticipated, including by Musk, who has accused his government opponents of using “lawfare” tactics to obstruct him and his companies.

Days after his election in November, Trump pledged to set up DOGE, headed by Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump mentioned the so-called department during his inaugural address, and aides said he plans to issue an executive order later on Monday formalising the efficiency-seeking initiative.