Unelected megadonor Elon Musk and his so-called U.S. DOGE Service (DOGE) are threatening to dismantle our system of government.  

Campaign Legal Center (CLC), on behalf of our clients, the Japanese American Citizens League, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates (OCA), the Sierra Club and the Union of Concerned Scientists, filed a lawsuit to stop Musk and DOGE from unconstitutionally acting beyond their power to slash the federal budget, fire federal workers and threaten federal agencies.

Musk and DOGE do not have the authority to make funding decisions that impact federal agencies or decisions about federal personnel; however, they have done just that. This is unlawful.  Americans did not elect Elon Musk; he was not confirmed by the Senate, and he does not have the power to pick and choose which critical federal agencies can continue to serve the public. 

This unlawful chaos is felt by Americans nationwide. National parks and historic sites are missing rangers who are essential for safety and public access. Innovative scientific research has been stopped in its tracks. Thousands of students who rely on federal grants to access education are now unsure of their futures. 

CLC will not stand by as President Trump opens the door for his wealthiest donor to wreak havoc on our system of checks and balances and make our government less responsive to the American people. We are standing up for everyday Americans who already are paying the price for Trump and Musk’s decisions. 

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