By Zicpraiz 
Background
More than 110 organizations, including Public Citizen and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), have joined forces to demand an investigation into Elon Musk’s actions, which they claim amount to a lawless government takeover.
Allegations Against Musk and DOGE
The groups are accusing Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of operating outside the law, with specific allegations including:
- Gaining unauthorized access: to secure spaces and classified information at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other agencies, despite lacking security clearances.
- Attempting to access sensitive information: at the Treasury Department, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and other agencies.
- Disregarding temporary restraining orders: blocking an OMB memo that attempted to freeze federal grants and loans, including shutting down payments for programs for which Congress has appropriated funding.
Concerns and Consequences
The groups are urging Congress to take immediate action, citing concerns that Musk’s actions could:
- Harm millions of Americans: by disrupting government operations and accessing sensitive data.
- Compromise private and personal information: by infiltrating Treasury payment systems and other secure databases.
Call to Action
The organizations are demanding that Congress:
- Launch a thorough investigation: into Musk’s actions and the operations of DOGE.
- Hold hearings and gather evidence: to determine the extent of Musk’s lawless activities and their impact on government operations and national security.
- Take legislative action: to prevent similar abuses of power in the future and ensure that government operations are transparent, accountable, and lawful.
Recent Developments
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee recently voted on a subpoena for Musk, but it narrowly failed with a 19-20 decision. The organizations are urging Congress to take further action to address the concerns surrounding Musk’s actions.