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Judge Issues Temporary Block on DOGE from Accessing Confidential Data at Key Federal Agencies

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A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction preventing DOGE, a private entity, from accessing sensitive information housed within two key government agencies. This unprecedented move highlights concerns over the security and appropriate use of classified government data. The decision came after allegations surfaced suggesting that DOGE may have sought to utilize this sensitive information for purposes beyond their stipulated scope of use. The exact nature of the information and the identity of the two agencies involved have not been disclosed to protect ongoing operations and security protocols. This ruling underscores growing scrutiny and the … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Musk’s Department from Accessing Treasury Data Amidst Broader Legal Clash Over Executive Authority

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In a recent flare-up of tensions between U.S. governance branches, Vice President JD Vance voiced strong opinions regarding a judiciary decision that temporarily barred a federal department from accessing certain government data. The controversy stemmed from a legal challenge involving the Department of Government Efficiency, a body headed by Elon Musk striving to curb government spending, which found its actions halted by judicial intervention on Friday. The legal objection was raised by 19 state attorneys who argued that the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to the Treasury Department’s central payment systems potentially violated federal laws. … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Musk-Led Task Force from Accessing Sensitive Treasury Data Amid Nationwide Legal Challenge

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NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York has issued a preliminary injunction early Saturday, halting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from gaining access to certain U.S. Treasury Department documents that contain highly sensitive personal information, including millions of Americans’ Social Security and bank account numbers. The decision came after a coalition of 19 Democratic state attorneys general brought a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming unauthorized access was granted to Musk’s team in violation of multiple federal statutes. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer’s ruling underscores growing concerns about privacy and … Read more

Federal Court Blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Accessing Treasury Data Over Hacking Risks, Awaits Detailed Hearing

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Judge has issued a temporary injunction against Elon Musk and the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), preventing them from accessing crucial financial records and systems within the Treasury Department. The order, delivered by Judge Paul Engelmayer, arrives amid escalating concerns over privacy and security risks associated with such access. The legal challenge was initiated following complaints from 19 state attorneys along with various unions, focusing on DOGE’s clearance to engage with the Treasury’s sensitive payment systems. Engelmayer’s ruling, effective at least until a court hearing on February 14, … Read more