The suit by 14 AGs contends that President Trump violated the Constitution by creating a new federal department without congressional approval.

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The decision came in a lawsuit filed by 14 states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, challenging DOGE’s authority to access sensitive government data.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has joined Rhode Island and 11 other state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and Elon Musk.

President Trump said he likes the idea of giving $5,000 back to taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend" from Elon Musk's department.

On Feb. 22, hundreds of protestors rallied outside the Rhode Island State House against Elon Musk and the Trump administration. The event, called “Fight Back & Give Back: R.I. Protects Our Own from Lawless Billionaires,” was organized by the organization Indivisible Rhode Island, along with several other local activist groups.

Protesters denounced the influence of unelected officials, like Elon Musk, within the white house and the recent mass firings of thousands of federal worker across the country. Meanwhile, a counter protest was held across the street, demonstrators calling to reclaim America and for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants.

Some 13 employees at the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Services office in Warwick lost their jobs as part of widespread government cuts.

Hundreds gathered at the State House Saturday afternoon to protest Elon Musk's involvement in the federal government and call on Rhode Island leaders to take a stand against his efforts.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against another effort by the Trump administration and Elon Musk.

The AGs allege in the lawsuit that President Donald Trump has given "virtually unchecked authority" to Elon Musk in violation of the US Constitution.