Three lawsuits were filed against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), asserting it violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) by lacking transparency and balanced viewpoints. The plaintiffs, including Democracy Forward and the National Security Counselors, argue that DOGE serves as a "shadow operation" and doesn’t represent diverse perspectives or the interests of ordinary Americans. Concerns are raised about DOGE's secondhand communication methods, particularly its use of encrypted apps for official business, which may undermine public trust and accountability.
This is not about sour grapes. This is not people suing because they were not picked. This is people suing because nobody like them was picked, and as a result, nobody will be in the room to make sure DOGE understands the critical perspectives they would provide.
Democracy Forward accused DOGE of being a "shadow operation led by unelected billionaires." They warned that DOGE could make recommendations affecting millions of Americans without the right transparency or oversight.
The lawsuits also alleged that DOGE's use of encrypted messaging app Signal for official business raises questions about how genuinely open and transparent DOGE intends to be.
Public Citizen alleged that DOGE's members "do not represent the interests of everyday Americans," emphasizing a significant disconnect between DOGE and the general populace.
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