She wrote in a 42-page order: "The Constitution does not permit the Executive to commandeer the entire appointments power by unilaterally creating a federal agency pursuant to Executive Order and insulating its principal officer from the Constitution as an 'advisor' in name only," the judge wrote. "This is precisely what Plaintiffs claim the Executive has done." Chutkan did, however, dismiss President Trump as a defendant, writing that "the court may not enjoin the President in the performance of his official duties."
Judge spares Trump from massive DOGE lawsuit -- leaving Elon Musk holding the bag for 'unauthorized role'
-- The Independent (@the-independent.com) May 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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