Elon Musk’s DOGE Denied Data Access As Judge Questions Legality And Purpose Of Trump’s Order

A federal judge blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive personal data, according to the Associated Press. The data is held by the Education Department, Treasury Department, and Office of Personnel Management. The judge ruled the administration likely broke the law and failed to justify why DOGE required such access. Trump recently ordered the dismantling of the Education Department, transferring duties to other agencies. DOGE’s mission is to target fraud and inefficiencies in federal programs, but critics argue it is being used for political purposes.