Judge Finds Musk's DOGE Actions Likely Unconstitutional, Orders USAID Reinstatement

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution while attempting to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Judge Theodore Chuang's preliminary injunction prohibits DOGE from further actions related to USAID's shutdown and mandates the restoration of email and system access for all employees. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by 26 unnamed USAID employees, who argued that Musk's actions deprived Congress of its authority to decide on agency closures. Chuang emphasized that Musk acted as an officer of the United States without proper appointment, undermining the Appointments Clause. The judge's decision highlights concerns about executive overreach and the need for congressional oversight in agency operations. Musk and DOGE have been ordered to comply with the injunction within seven days, as the case continues to develop.