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Judge Orders Closure Of Biden's DHS Intelligence Panel Amid Allegations

 May 5, 2024

The Biden Administration agreed to disband the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Experts Group following a lawsuit by America First Legal (AFL) and Ric Grenell. Criticisms of partisanship prompted a court to order the cessation of its operations and request documentation.

In a landmark ruling, a judge has ordered the Biden Administration's intelligence group to disband and stop future operations, Newsmax reported.

The Origins Of The Controversial Group

Originally formed under the Biden administration, the DHS Intelligence Experts Group included prominent former Obama officials like James Clapper and John Brennan, aimed at providing advice on homeland security intelligence.

Conservative circles quickly doubted the group's formation, criticizing the involvement of Clapper and Brennan, who were controversial figures accused of partisanship during their time in the Obama administration.

Ric Grenell, a former official from the Trump White House, along with America First Legal, took legal action, citing concerns about bias and the group's allegedly unlawful formation.

Legal Actions And Judicial Outcomes

The lawsuit claimed the DHS Intelligence Experts Group broke FACA rules. AFL accused it of being biased.

A court order dissolved the group and banned future meetings. This settled the lawsuit involving the Biden administration, AFL, and Ric Grenell.

The Department must share edited meeting details within 15 days as per the court's ruling.

Claims Of Unethical Intentions

Allegations claimed the group aimed to conduct unethical surveillance, targeting Clapper and Brennan.

Critics pointed to past actions during the 2016 election and Hunter Biden's laptop story as evidence.

AFL emphasized these points in court, stressing the need for both public and legal challenges.

Political Repercussions and Public Statements

The legal challenge reflects political tensions around Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The GOP-led House pursued impeachment, but the Democrat-led Senate didn't proceed.

AFL and Ric Grenell celebrated their victory publicly. AFL's post hailed the dismantling of the group as a win against what they called Biden administration corruption.

Ric Grenell stressed the importance of legal action against what he termed "partisanship and corruption" from the Biden administration.

Broader Impact And Legal Precedents

AFL has won its second challenge under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, echoing a previous lawsuit against the Department of Education in December 2022.

These outcomes highlight growing scrutiny over advisory group formation and operation, potentially influencing future committees in the U.S. government. The dissolution of the DHS Intelligence Experts Group sends a strong message about the expected standards of governmental advisory bodies.

Conclusions And Future Outlooks

The dissolution of the DHS Intelligence Experts Group is a significant legal and political event. Following a lawsuit by America First Legal and Ric Grenell and a subsequent court order, the Biden administration agreed to dissolve the controversial group and release internal documents.

This not only stops the group's activities but also sets a tough precedent for future governmental advisory bodies regarding their makeup and transparency.