Federal Judge Rules Elon Musk's DOGE Subject to FOIA Compliance

The Department of Government Efficiency must disclose records under transparency law, marking a significant win for watchdog groups.

A federal judge determined that Elon Musk-led DOGE must comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), rejecting the Trump administration's claim of exemption.
The ruling requires DOGE to disclose internal records, including emails, memos, and operational documents, while preserving all relevant materials.
The judge cited DOGE's significant authority in federal spending cuts and its independent decision-making as reasons for FOIA applicability.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), the group that filed the lawsuit, welcomed the decision as a step toward greater government transparency.
The court ordered expedited processing of CREW's requests but denied immediate production of documents, with a report on responsive records due by March 20.