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Lawsuits Target DOGE as Ramaswamy Exits for Ohio Campaign
January 21, 2025 | Cryptotale
DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency established by President Donald Trump, is now facing a series of lawsuits amid allegations of avoiding transparency and violating federal rules. This comes amidst the shocking resignation of co-founder Vivek Ramaswamy to run in the Ohio gubernatorial race.
The legal actions, which include demands for adherence to Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requirements, accuse DOGE of private-sector ties and lack of congressional oversight. Critics have long questioned the agency’s authority and legitimacy due to its ambiguous creation without Congressional approval.
As a result, the agency has been accused of functioning as a federal advisory committee, which would require it to comply with FACA rules mandating balanced representation, public access to meetings, and submission of a congressional charter. However, Congress did not create DOGE, leaving its authority unclear.
The lawsuits, filed by organizations such as the American Public Health Association and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, emphasize the need for transparency in the face of DOGE’s significant influence on the administration.
In related news, Ramaswamy announced his resignation from the department’s leadership to pursue a political career in Ohio. He stated that he is confident in Elon Musk’s ability to continue leading DOGE.
Source: cryptotale.org
