1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk's leadership are highly concerning and appear to violate the Constitution's principles of separation of powers and the Appointments Clause. By illegally accessing and disrupting operations at agencies like USAID, DOGE has undermined national security, put American lives at risk abroad, and obstructed crucial programs that prevent starvation among vulnerable populations. The lawsuit filed by USAID employees outlines how DOGE has exceeded its authority by overriding agency decision-making, conducting unauthorized audits, freezing congressionally appropriated funds, and more – all without any formal appointment or congressional oversight. This unchecked expansion of power concentrated in the hands of an unelected individual like Musk is antithetical to our democratic system of checks and balances. Such a "government takeover" by DOGE undermines the constitutional order and poses a direct threat to the rule of law. Immediate court intervention is needed to halt these unconstitutional actions, restore the proper functioning of the federal government, and uphold the principle that no person is above the law. Preserving our democratic institutions must be the utmost priority.