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Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data
A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.
Judge lets DOGE access Education Department's student databases while lawsuit plays out
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss denied a request from college students to prevent DOGE from seeing their data amid a court battle.
Judge homes in on DOGE staffer duties in privacy lawsuit
A federal judge on Wednesday looked to pinpoint the exact duties of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers during a hearing over whether to cut off their unfettered access to troves
Judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
A federal judge refused Tuesday to immediately block billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs.
Judge expected to rule on Musk and DOGE access at several US agencies
A federal judge is expected to rule on Tuesday on a request by 13 U.S. states to temporarily block Elon Musk and the government downsizing team known as DOGE set up by President Donald Trump from accessing information systems at several federal agencies.
Judge rejects Democrat-led effort to block Musk, DOGE from federal agencies
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected the request of 14 Democratic state attorneys general Tuesday to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing data at federal agencies.
DC judge blocks bid to stop DOGE mass firings, federal data access
A federal judge rejected an emergency request from Democrat-led states Tuesday to hamper cost-cutting efforts by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Judge refuses to block DOGE’s access to student borrower data
A federal judge Monday evening declined to block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from gaining access to Education Department data on student borrowers. U.S. District
DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rules
The states still have the opportunity to pursue the case on the merits, and file for a preliminary injunction. That would provide a new opportunity to seek to stop Musk and DOGE’s access to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy, Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Transportation.
Judge Denies Effort To Block DOGE From Accessing Sensitive Student Data
The judge found some of the concerns raised by the University of California Student Association "entirely conjectural."
Federal Judge Rejects Effort To Block DOGE: What It Means For Government Employees
A federal judge has refused to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing federal employee data or making personnel changes, a
Doxing on Rise After Info Leaks About Judge in DOGE Case: Privacy Expert
An internet privacy expert has warned that the number of federal employees and judges being doxed online is soaring.
How Elon Musk and DOGE’s temporary win from Judge Chutkan could turn into a loss
Refusing to rule against Musk and DOGE right now, the judge signaled a different possible outcome down the line.
Obama-appointed judge who became Trump rival during election interference case overseeing pivotal DOGE hearing
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan of the District of Columbia Court rose to prominence as a legal foe of President Donald ...
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Musk's DOGE under scrutiny as judge call rare hearing on Presidents Day
A US judge has called for a rare holiday court hearing in a case against Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
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Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer data
A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A ...