Judge declines to temporarily block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace

Taxpayer-Funded Think Tank’s Legal Bid To Repel DOGE Goes Down In Flames

A federal judge on Wednesday declined to block DOGE from controlling the USIP, rejecting an emergency request from ousted board members seeking reinstatement.

Federal Judge Issues Crucial Ruling For DOGE

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell declined to issue a temporary restraining order against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, allowing its continued control over the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP). The ruling comes amid escalating tensions following DOGE’s forceful entry into USIP’s headquarters. Established by Congress in 1984, USIP functions as an independent, nonpartisan institution dedicated to preventing and res…

Federal court declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace

The US District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Wednesday to prevent Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) takeover o...

Judge allows DOGE to dismantle US Institute of Peace, fire staff

The judge said some parts of the lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order were a "stretch."

Court refuses to toss CREW win against DOGE - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

US District Judge Christopher Cooper denied the US DOGE Service’s motion to reconsider his previous ruling that DOGE is likely subject to FOIA in a suit brought by CREW.

Judge denies USIP's restraining order against DOGE

A judge denied former board members from the U.S. Institute of Peace’s request for a restraining order against the Department of Government Efficiency but remained sympathetic. In a Thursday ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell rejected the request by several former USIP board members, saying there was “confusion in the complaint on a number of levels.” However, she was staunchly critical of the Trump administration for its decision to ge…