For anyone wanting more context this comes from a deposition of Nathan Cavanaugh as part of discovery of a lawsuit by the ACLS. They recently filed for a summary judgement

https://www.acls.org/acls-aha-mla-lawsuit-discovery-material...

https://www.acls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/247-Memo-of-...

It doesn't appear that DOGE itself or the individuals is facing any kind of legal consequence here.