Judge Denies Bid to Block DOGE Access to Student Data

A federal judge ruled against blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing student data at the Education Department, despite concerns from the University of California Student Association (UCSA) regarding potential privacy violations. Judge Randolph Moss determined that UCSA did not demonstrate sufficient irreparable harm, stating that fears about misuse of the data were speculative. The lawsuit alleged that DOGE's access could violate the Privacy Act, which safeguards sensitive student information, including social security numbers and financial data. Musk's DOGE aims to identify waste and abuse in government spending, but its efforts have sparked legal challenges over privacy issues. The ruling allows time for both sides to gather more evidence before deciding if the case can proceed further. Concerns continue among student groups about the implications of allowing DOGE access to their personal information.