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DOGE replaced the US Digital Service, which was meant to advise federal agencies on tech.

Although DOGE was not granted any formal unconstitutional power, DOGE holds unprecented authority over other agencies and has directed the dismantling of agencies, the layoffs of federal employees, and the termination of federal funds.

Even as an advisory group, DOGE likely violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires that "the advisory committee have a fair balance in viewpoints represented, that they do not meet in secret, and that their records and work product be made available for public inspection."

References

• Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" (wikisource.org)
• Is DOGE unconstitutional? Let’s dive in… (pacificlegal.org)
• Watchdog group sues for DOGE records, arguing they should be made available to public (cbsnews.com)