A federal judge has extended a block on Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Treasury’s payment systems—responsible for trillions in transactions—while another court greenlit DOGE’s access to labor, health, and consumer agencies. The rulings set the stage for a legal showdown over the scope of Trump-era government reforms. 💼⚖️
Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan paused DOGE’s access to Treasury systems, citing concerns over sensitive data tied to millions of Americans. Meanwhile, Judge John Bates in Washington ruled DOGE could access records at the Labor Department and other agencies, calling it a 'Goldilocks entity' in a cheeky nod to its ambiguous legal status. 🧸❓
The DOGE team, tasked with slashing federal 'waste,' has sparked 20+ lawsuits from critics like Democratic attorneys general and student groups. They argue DOGE’s data grabs threaten privacy and programs like student loans. 🚫💸
Musk celebrated the labor-access win on X: 'This is a HUGE win!' 🔥 But with judges still weighing broader injunctions, the battle over government efficiency vs. accountability is far from over. ⚡️
Trump’s DOGE push, part of his post-election overhaul, has already led to thousands of job cuts. Critics call it a 'power grab,' while supporters insist it’s essential to curb fraud. The courts? They’re stuck in the middle. 🛑⚖️
