Legal experts have warned that recent rulings could turn the courts into weapons against federal agencies

Summary

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with recommending $500 billion in federal spending cuts.

Their agenda includes defunding organizations like Planned Parenthood and public broadcasting, using recent Supreme Court rulings to justify overturning federal regulations and enabling mass federal worker layoffs.

Critics warn this could undermine public health, civil rights, and gun control regulations.

DOGE’s recommendations, aligned with Trump’s goals, aim to scale back federal oversight and reduce spending but face legal and practical challenges. A final report is due by July 2026.

  • microphone900@lemmy.ml
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    27 days ago

    I can’t help but think Trump’s slogan should have been Make America Weak and Miserable. Everything they’re planning on doing is going to be terrible for the country domestically.