Below is a detailed list of the illegal—or at least legally questionable—actions that DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has been accused of, along with the most recent incident involving CISA:

1. Illicit Seizure and Unauthorized Access of Sensitive Data
Forced Disclosure of Personal Information:
DOGE has been accused of coercing federal agencies such as the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into releasing vast stores of sensitive data. This includes Social Security numbers, taxpayer IDs, personal addresses, and payment system details—all without proper legal authority.

Violation of the Privacy Act of 1974:
Multiple lawsuits (filed by groups like EPIC and Democracy Forward) claim that DOGE’s access to personal records violates federal privacy laws designed to protect millions of Americans’ sensitive information.
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2. Unauthorized Penetration into Critical Government Payment Systems
Access to Treasury’s Payment Systems:
DOGE agents—many of whom are very young and lack traditional government experience—have gained entry into the Treasury’s payment systems, which control trillions of dollars in disbursements (including Social Security, tax refunds, and contractor payments). In some cases, staffers were even granted “read-write” access by mistake, allowing them to alter code and disrupt operations.
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Manipulation and Alteration Risks:
There are reports that DOGE personnel, such as Marko Elez, used their unauthorized access to make changes to the system’s code. Even if such changes were later labeled as “mistakes,” the very act of altering government-controlled systems without proper oversight is illegal.
APNEWS.COM

3. Unlawful Access to Taxpayer and Employee Databases
Infiltration of OPM Records:
DOGE’s takeover of OPM systems has given its agents unauthorized administrative access to personal data of federal employees. Lawsuits argue that this breach allows them to target workers for illegal buyout offers and discriminatory firings.
WIRED.COM

Attempts to Access IRS Systems:
Reports indicate that DOGE has sought—and in some cases, gained—access to highly sensitive IRS databases containing confidential taxpayer information. This includes plans to scrutinize fraud and waste, but critics argue the move is an overreach that violates federal protocols for accessing taxpayer data.
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4. Illegal Use of Data for Politically Motivated and Discriminatory Actions
Targeting and Discrimination:
Lawsuits have alleged that DOGE’s access to personal records is being used to compile lists of federal employees for the purpose of making illegal buyout offers and, in some instances, for discriminatory practices—such as targeting transgender employees or those deemed “disloyal.”
WIRED.COM

Unlawful Firings and Buyout Schemes:
The data obtained through these unauthorized methods has reportedly been used to justify mass layoffs and to force “buyout” offers on federal workers without following legally mandated procedures.
(Multiple legal challenges and restraining orders have been issued regarding these practices.)

5. Most Recent CISA Incident: Unauthorized Access to Cybersecurity Systems
CISA Infiltration:
In a highly concerning and recent development, DOGE has extended its reach into the nation's cybersecurity arena. Two DOGE employees—Edward Coristine (aged 19) and software engineer Kyle Schutt (aged 38)—have been placed on the staff of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Why This Is Illegal/Questionable:
Their appointments have raised alarms because:
They reportedly lack the extensive vetting and national-security clearances normally required for positions at CISA.
Both employees have controversial or questionable backgrounds, which raises serious national security concerns about who is entrusted with the protection of critical infrastructure.
This move has been described as potentially illegal because it grants DOGE operatives access to extremely sensitive cybersecurity data that is vital for defending federal networks.
WIRED.COM
6. Interference with Federal Agency Operations and Oversight
Disruption of Agency Functions:
DOGE’s aggressive actions include not only accessing data but also interfering with the normal operations of agencies such as USAID, CMS, the CDC, and others. This has led to:

Mass layoffs and forced administrative leave of federal workers.
Unilateral decisions that bypass established checks and balances, including bypassing the legal procedures set by Congress. (These actions have sparked multiple lawsuits and judicial interventions.)
Obstruction of Transparency and Accountability:
DOGE has been accused of using secretive and non-transparent methods (such as encrypted messaging and refusal to disclose employee identities) to hinder public and internal oversight, thereby violating federal records laws and undermining democratic accountability.

Summary
In sum, DOGE’s activities—ranging from unauthorized access to personal data and critical payment systems, through politically motivated interference and unlawful firings, to the recent and highly troubling incursion into CISA—represent a sweeping, multi-agency overreach that many legal experts and federal employees argue is illegal. These actions have not only violated federal privacy laws (like the Privacy Act of 1974) but have also undermined the established processes for safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining government accountability.

Each of these points has spurred legal challenges and protests, reflecting a broad consensus among critics that DOGE’s practices exceed its legal authority and pose serious risks to American democracy and national security.

many lawsuits against DOGE

https://dogecount.com/lawsuits