Chuang granted in part their request for a preliminary injunction and said in a 68-page decision that DOGE and Musk likely violated the Constitution's Appointments Clause and separation of powers.

The lawsuit was brought by 26 former and current USAID employees and contractors, who argued that Musk and DOGE were responsible for the shutdown activity at the agency.

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development was likely unconstitutional on multiple fronts ...

In a 68-page ruling, Judge Theodore D. Chuang of the U.S. District Court in Maryland ordered Elon Musk’s DOGE Service to restore email, payment and other systems for USAID employees and ...

Politics & Elections Federal judge says DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, orders halt to cuts Published: Mar. 18, 2025, 4:52 p.m.

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores ...

The evidence suggests that Musk made decisions to shut down USAID's headquarters and website despite the administration's claim that he was merely President Donald Trump's advisor, Chaung found.