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