The complaint alleges that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) meets the requirements to be considered a "federal advisory committee" - groups that are known as FACAs - and therefore must follow regulations outlined in a 1972 law governing how FACAs operate. This includes filing a charter with Congress, keeping regular minutes of meetings, and ensuring meetings are open to the public, which DOGE reportedly neglected.
Public Citizen's co-presidents highlighted the disproportionate representation on DOGE, stating that it falls "far short of satisfying FACA's fair-balance requirement." They urged the Trump transition team to appoint them to help ensure that membership is more balanced and represents diverse viewpoints.
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