A federal judge called DOGE’s actions at the United States Institute of Peace “unlawful.”

A federal judge called DOGE’s actions at the United States Institute of Peace “unlawful.”

Elon Musk's government efficiency group took over the congressionally funded think tank in March.

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled Monday that a DOGE-lead takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace was "unlawful" and DOGE actions were "declared null and void."