The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving public records from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
A nonprofit watchdog group sued the agency over access to its internal documents.
The dispute centers on whether DOGE must comply with the federal Freedom of Information Act.
FOIA requires certain government entities to release records upon public request.
The watchdog argues that DOGE operates as a federal agency and should fall under the law.
DOGE has argued it is not subject to the same transparency rules as traditional agencies.
Lower courts have issued conflicting rulings on the matter, prompting the high court’s review.
The case could set a precedent for how emerging government offices handle public records requests.
Justices will hear arguments in the coming months, with a decision expected by next summer.
The outcome may affect public access to records from similar advisory or efficiency-focused bodies.
