Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faces a lawsuit alleging violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The lawsuit, filed by National Security Counselors, argues that DOGE lacks diversity in its membership, excludes federal employee perspectives, and conducts private meetings instead of open public gatherings.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy 's cost-cutting initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency , or DOGE , is facing imminent legal action. A public interest law firm, National Security Counselors, will file a lawsuit shortly after President-elect Donald Trump 's inauguration on January 20th. The lawsuit alleges that DOGE is operating as a federal advisory committee without adhering to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
FACA mandates transparency and balanced representation of viewpoints within advisory committees. The lawsuit contends that DOGE violates FACA by:1. Lacking diversity in its membership, primarily comprising tech executives, Trump campaign associates, and individuals connected to Musk or Ramaswamy. 2. Neglecting to include federal employees or representatives of their perspectives despite aiming to offer recommendations on federal employment practices and workforce reduction.3. Holding private meetings with elected officials and tech executives instead of adhering to the requirement for open and accessible meetings.National Security Counselors argues that while wasteful spending within the federal government is undeniable, DOGE's current structure lacks the expertise to understand the potential negative repercussions of its recommendations. They emphasize the distinct nature of government work compared to corporate settings, warning that recommendations lacking this perspective are likely to fail. The lawsuit also highlights that two individuals who applied for positions within DOGE - an attorney representing the law firm and another specializing in federal employee representation - have yet to receive a response, suggesting a deliberate exclusion of diverse viewpoints
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