Federal Workers Sue Musk Over DOGE’s Mass Layoff Threat

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DOGE v. Federal Employees

🔴 UPDATE: February 24, 2025

Federal Workers Sue Over Musk’s Threat to Fire Them for Not Justifying Their Jobs

In the first major legal challenge to DOGE’s sweeping federal workforce purge, multiple unions and federal employee groups have filed lawsuits against Elon Musk and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) over the February 22 ultimatum requiring all federal employees to justify their jobs or face termination. The lawsuits argue that the directive violates federal employment laws and due process rights, making it an unlawful and coercive attempt to force mass resignations.

🚨 Key Developments:

• Federal Employee Lawsuits Filed – Legal action has been taken by multiple federal unions and employee advocacy groups, arguing that Musk’s directive lacks legal authority and violates long-standing civil service protections.

• Government Agencies Reject Directive – Several agencies, including the FBI, State Department, and Pentagon, have advised employees to ignore the directive, citing legal uncertainty and concerns over its implementation.

• Lawmakers Condemn the Mandate – Bipartisan backlash has emerged, with Senator John Curtis (R-UT) stating, “These are real people. These are real lives. These are mortgages.” Other lawmakers have warned that Musk’s purge could cripple government operations.

• Federal Employees Face Mass Confusion – The ultimatum has created chaos across federal agencies, with employees uncertain whether failing to respond will lead to immediate job loss. Union leaders have advised workers to withhold responses until further legal guidance is provided.

🔍 Consequences:

• First Legal Test of DOGE’s Workforce Purge – If successful, these lawsuits could set a legal precedent limiting DOGE’s power and blocking further coercive measures against federal employees.

• Further Agency Disruptions Expected – With top federal agencies openly rejecting DOGE’s directive, a bureaucratic standoff is unfolding, raising questions about the enforceability of Musk’s policies.

• Possible Executive Action Incoming – The Trump administration is considering executive actions to override resistance, further escalating the confrontation between DOGE and career civil servants.

📌 Sources:

• AP News: Federal workers sue over Elon Musk’s threat to fire them if they don’t explain their accomplishments

• The Guardian: Federal workers sue over Elon Musk’s threat to fire them if they don’t explain their accomplishments

• NBC Washington: Federal workers sue over Musk's threat to fire them if they don't explain accomplishments

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