The Context. The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico and 13 other Democratic states, challenged DOGE's authority to access sensitive government data. The plaintiffs argued that the actions Musk has taken ...

Judge limits DOGE's access to OPM records containing personal information, while the Supreme Court separately allows the department access to Social Security systems.

A judge has denied a request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Elon Musk and DOGE are wielding unconstitutional power within the government. Separately, Musk also criticized a Trump-backed spending bill.

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas gave permission for four DOGE employees to access the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which essentially serves as the checkbook for the federal government.

A federal judge granted an injunction blocking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing databases at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The decision from U.S. District J… ...

On Tuesday night, Judge Jeannette Vargas of New York's U.S. Southern District signed off to permit four DOGE employees access to the Bureau of Fiscal Services, which acts as the federal government ...

Judge Chutkan Rejects Bid to Block Musk and DOGE ... could be a crucial factor as it relates to DOGE's access to government data. ... in mass firings of employees at civil rights and ...