USIP Sues Trump Administration Over Leadership Takeover and Forcible Entry

The U.S. Institute of Peace challenges the legality of board firings and a police-assisted takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency.

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting the removal of its board and president as well as the takeover of its headquarters.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, entered the USIP building on March 17 with police and FBI assistance after being denied access multiple times.
The Trump administration claims its actions are lawful under a February 19 executive order aimed at downsizing federal agencies, including USIP.
USIP argues that its independent status as a congressionally created nonprofit exempts it from executive branch authority and makes the takeover illegal.
The lawsuit escalates a broader conflict over executive authority and the administration's efforts to overhaul federally funded organizations.