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Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility v. Office of Management and Budget
No. 8:25-cv-04164 District · Active Active
Court
Federal Court
mdd
Judge
Paula Xinis
Filed
Dec 17, 2025
Judge (CL)
Paula Xinis
Filed (CL)
Dec 17, 2025
CL Status
active
Case Overview
3 nonprofits sued the Office of Management and Budget over Russ Vought's attempts to shut down the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
The Application
History
The plaintiffs challenge OMB's dismantling attempt as exceeding delegated executive authority over a congressionally-created oversight body, contending that CIGE's statutory role in the federal inspector general system prevents unilateral executive dissolution.
The Conclusion
The litigation is ongoing; the court must determine whether OMB's attempted dismantling falls within executive power or violates statutory constraints limiting executive authority over congressionally-established oversight structures.
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