The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Monday against five cabinet-level agencies, aiming to halt the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking further action against environmental agencies until it complies with federal transparency laws. This marks the first legal challenge specifically targeting DOGE’s efforts to reduce or eliminate environmental protection agencies since President Trump’s January 20 executive order established the controversial efficiency department. Legal Battle Over Environmental Protection The lawsuit focuses on protecting several key environmental agencies including the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Forest … Continue reading Lawsuit Targets DOGE’s Environmental Staff Reductions