Trump and Musk Face Legal Challenges Over Sweeping Federal Overhauls

The administration's actions, including attempts to dismantle USAID and access sensitive government systems, raise constitutional and legal concerns.

• Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is accused of bypassing legal and constitutional boundaries in its aggressive restructuring of federal agencies.
• The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been effectively shut down, with staff furloughed, funding paused, and its website taken offline, sparking global humanitarian concerns.
• Legal experts and unions have filed lawsuits alleging violations of federal laws, including the Privacy Act and the Impoundment Control Act, as Musk's team gains access to sensitive government data systems.
• Congressional Democrats and advocacy groups have criticized the administration's actions as unconstitutional, while Republicans remain largely supportive of the changes.
• The dismantling of USAID and other federal programs threatens critical global initiatives, including climate projects, public health efforts, and humanitarian aid.

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