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USIP Sues Trump Administration Over Leadership Ouster and Building Takeover

The U.S. Institute of Peace alleges illegal actions by the Department of Government Efficiency, including forced entry into its headquarters and leadership replacement.

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The United State Institute of Peace building is seen, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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The headquarters of the United States Institute of Peace are seen Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein).

Overview

  • The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of its leadership removal and building takeover.
  • The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, entered USIP's headquarters with police assistance after being denied access multiple times.
  • USIP claims it is an independent nonprofit created by Congress and not subject to executive branch control, asserting that DOGE's actions were unlawful.
  • Kenneth Jackson, a Trump appointee, has been installed as acting president, replacing George Moose, who is contesting his dismissal in court.
  • The conflict is part of a broader Trump administration effort to downsize federal agencies and exert control over congressionally chartered organizations.