Federal Judge Rules DOGE Can Access Sensitive Data from Three Agencies

Legal battles are intensifying over Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive personal data of Americans, as a federal judge has allowed access to information from the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This ruling follows a request from Democratic attorneys general from 14 states seeking to block DOGE from accessing IRS systems containing private taxpayer data and to halt mass layoffs within federal agencies. Federal workers have expressed concerns about the impact of DOGE's actions, reporting significant layoffs and budget cuts affecting essential services and research. While Musk has defended DOGE's operations, privacy concerns regarding the access to sensitive personal information remain prominent. A temporary restraining order has been extended in New York, preventing DOGE from accessing the Treasury Department's payment systems, highlighting ongoing legal challenges. The outcome of these court cases will shape the future of DOGE's authority and its implications for federal employee job security and data privacy.