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Federal Judge Skeptical of Elon Musk's Authority in Government Restructuring

A federal judge questions the extent of Elon Musk's control over government operations but refrains from issuing a temporary restraining order against his agency.

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  2. Judge appears unlikely to immediately halt DOGE access and firings

    DOGE’s actions in this arena have been very unpredictable and scattershot.

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  3. Federal Judge Appears Skeptical of Bid to Block DOGE’s Access to Data

    D.C. District Judge Tanya Chutkan seemed skeptical of this allegation and will issue a full ruling before the evening of Feb. 18.

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  4. Chutkan shows skepticism with challenge to bar Musk from data

    Musk, whom Democrats have blasted as an unelected billionaire allowed too close to people’s personal data, is classified as a special government employee.

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  5. Federal judge 'skeptical' of DOGE: report

    Judge Chutkan’s skepticism on that issue, ultimately, could have more lasting significance than the current battle over the restraining order.

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Updated: Feb 17th, 2025, 7:44 PM ET

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U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan expressed skepticism regarding Elon Musk's authority as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid a lawsuit from 14 states. The plaintiffs argue Musk's actions exceed constitutional bounds without Senate confirmation. While Chutkan found the states' concerns 'concerning,' she required more evidence of imminent harm before considering a restraining order, indicating a nuanced stance towards DOGE's unforeseen and unregulated actions within federal agencies.

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