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Judge refuses to block DOGE’s access to student borrower data

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency from firing federal workers or accessing data while litigation continues.
More than a dozen states filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency, arguing that actions taken by Elon Musk could only be performed by a Senate-confirmed official under the U.S. Constitution's Appointments Clause.
The states claimed that Musk's team unlawfully accessed data and directed a purge of federal workers, affecting critical state programs, according to Democratic attorneys general.
Chutkan expressed skepticism about whether the states demonstrated imminent harm, suggesting insufficient evidence to justify a restraining order at this time.

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Worthy Christian News

Judge Blocks Effort To Stop Musk’s Cuts

By Casey Harper | The Center Square (Worthy News) – A federal judge Tuesday ruled against a coalition of states seeking a temporary restraining order to end billionaire Elon Musk’s work to slash federal spending via the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk has been at the center of controversy since President Donald Trump took office and tasked Musk with slashing federal spending. Musk and his team have been digging through data looking for…

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Judge will not block Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW YORK >> A judge today declined to immediately block Elon Musk’s government efficiency department from directing firings of federal workers or accessing databases, but said the case raises questions about Musk’s apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.

4 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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Deutsche Welle

US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers

US President Donald Trump's administration scored a victory when a judge opted not to immediately stop Elon Musk's DOGE from ordering the firing of federal workers or accessing the databases of seven agencies.

4 days ago·Bonn, Germany

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KSL

Judge won't block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

A judge on Tuesday declined to immediately block an entity formed by President Donald Trump and spearheaded by Elon Musk from directing firings of federal workers or accessing databases for seven agencies, but said the case raises legitimate questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority.

4 days ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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WLTReport

Federal Judge Randy Moss Sides With DOGE, Will Not Block Access To Dept. of Education! * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Noah

In a groundbreaking decision, Federal Judge Randy Moss has ruled in favor of DOGE, allowing it access to crucial Department of Education data. Discover how this pivotal ruling could reshape the landscape of government efficiency and student privacy.

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Newsmax

Judge Denies Students' Suit to Block DOGE Access

U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss ruled that employees of the Department of Government Efficiency can continue to access student data at the Education Department, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

4 days ago·Washington, United States

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