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14 states sue Musk and Trump, calling billionaire’s role unconstitutional

Attorneys general from 14 states filed a lawsuit challenging the authority of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise unchecked power.
The lawsuit seeks to order Musk to identify how any unlawfully obtained data was used, destroy such data, and bar him and DOGE from ordering changes to public funds disbursement, canceling government contracts, or dismantling agencies.
The Democratic attorneys general expressed concerns about the secure handling of sensitive information at agencies like the CDC and IRS under Musk's approach.

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RollingStone

‘Acting Like a King’: Michigan’s Attorney General on the Lawsuit to Undo Musk’s Damage

Dana Nessel, attorney general of Michigan, describes a 14-state lawsuit against Musk in an exclusive interview.

7 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Palmer Report

Here comes the Trump-Musk quid pro quo

Donate to Democratic candidate Adam Frisch. Donate to Palmer Report. Dear Palmer Report readers: it's Bill Palmer. I'm as sick of Trump as you are. I'm expanding Palmer Report's operations so we can lead the fight against Trump. Click here to donate $25 or $50. The same man who wants to cut Medicaid and SNAP and who wants to deprive us of medical research is all set to spend $400 million taxpayer dollars on “Armored Tesla” vehicles. If you stil…

8 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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littlegreenfootballs.com

New Mexico Attorney General Blasts Musk's Access to Sensitive Information: 'Dangerous, Stupid, Unconstitutional'

President Trump and Elon Musk's shakeup of the federal government continues. Fourteen state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration, claiming DOGE is unconstitutional. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins José Díaz-Balart to weigh in on the "dramatic" and "unprecedented" changes.

8 days ago

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American Wire News

Dem states unite in lawfare to stop 'unconstitutional' Musk from auditing fraud, theft · American Wire News

Fourteen states have sued President Donald Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and DOGE boss Elon Musk claiming Musk’s role as DOGE boss is illegal & grants him too much “authority.” The suit was filed Thursday in D.C. by the attorneys general of Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and Vermont. Led by New Mexico, the state…

8 days ago

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Business Insider

State AGs sue Musk, taking aim at his access to the Defense Department which has billions in contracts with SpaceX

State AGs allege in a new lawsuit that President Donald Trump has given "virtually unchecked authority" to Elon Musk in violation of the US Constitution.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesState attorneys general have filed a new lawsuit against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.The lawsuit accuses Musk of an "unlawful assault" on the federal government through his work at DOGE.The suit also takes aim at Musk's access to the Defense Department, which h…

8 days ago·United States

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Mass Live

Mass.' Campbell joins state attorneys general to challenge Musk and DOGE’s authority

Attorneys general from 14 states, including Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell, are challenging the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise “virtually unchecked power.”

8 days ago·Springfield, United States

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