Federal Judge Blocks DOGE Access to Sensitive Personal Data Amid Privacy Concerns
A judge's injunction halts Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing personal data from three federal agencies, citing potential violations of privacy laws.
Summary
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive personal data at the Education, Treasury, and Personnel Management departments. The injunction stems from a lawsuit by labor unions claiming the Trump administration illegally permitted access to millions of individuals’ private information without consent, breaching the Privacy Act. Judge Boardman ruled that while the DOGE agenda is important, it must be executed in accordance with the law—an obligation that the agencies likely failed to meet.
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- A federal judge has blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing personal data from federal agencies due to concerns over privacy violations and inadequate justification for access.
- The lawsuit against DOGE, initiated by labor unions, claims the Trump administration's actions breached federal privacy laws and that sensitive information was being accessed without proper consent.
- The injunction aims to protect individuals' private data amidst ongoing legal battles over the Trump administration's controversial policies and executive orders.
The Hill·2M· "…President Trump’s legislative agenda is still in limbo while House and Senate Republicans squabble over the approach."
Associated Press·2M· "…The judge found the Trump administration likely violated the law."
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