Social Security Faces Lawsuit Over Workforce Cuts and Service Disruptions

Advocacy groups and beneficiaries allege unconstitutional reforms under Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are dismantling essential services.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is being sued by disability advocates and beneficiaries for workforce cuts, office closures, and policy changes that allegedly violate constitutional rights and federal laws.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court on April 3, 2025, seeks to reverse recent reforms, reinstate terminated employees, and halt further reductions in staffing and services.
Under the direction of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the SSA has already cut 7,000 positions, closed key internal offices, and introduced controversial in-person service requirements, later partially reversed after backlash.
Reports indicate ongoing operational disruptions, including website outages, long wait times, and delays in claims processing, which critics argue disproportionately harm disabled individuals, seniors, and rural communities.
The reforms have sparked bipartisan criticism and raised concerns about the potential privatization of Social Security, as well as the legality and impact of DOGE's actions.