U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests. In a 37-page opinion, he highlighted the "unusual secrecy" under which DOGE operates and its significant authority over federal programs. This ruling mandates DOGE to provide information about its actions, particularly concerning mass firings and notable changes in government operations. The judge insists on a prompt release to prevent public harm from prolonged secrecy, marking a notable step towards greater transparency in government affairs while noting that the ruling is subject to appeal.
US District Judge Christopher Cooper emphasized that the Department of Government Efficiency had been operating with unusual secrecy and ordered the immediate release of records in response to FOIA requests.
Judge Cooper's memorandum asserts that the public has the right to access information regarding DOGE's activities, particularly given its substantial authority over federal operations, thus necessitating transparency.
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