Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
- U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a request from 14 states for a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and DOGE, stating they did not show 'clear evidence of imminent, irreparable harm.'
- Chutkan explained that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate 'irreparable harm' necessary for a temporary restraining order, while Musk aims to reduce government spending.
- Chutkan noted concerns regarding DOGE's 'unpredictable actions,' but emphasized that the states did not prove they would experience 'imminent, irreparable harm.'
- Chutkan acknowledged the lawsuit raised legitimate questions about Musk's authority, as the states argued DOGE's actions negatively affected their educational programs.
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Raw StoryFederal judge turns down attempt by Democratic AGs to block Elon Musk and DOGE
Federal judge turns down attempt by Democratic AGs to block Elon Musk and DOGE kcpnews2 Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00 Image (Colorado Newsline) Temporary special government employees working at the behest of the U.S. DOGE Service, under President Donald Trump and billionaire campaign donor Elon Musk, can continue accessing data across federal agencies, a federal judge in the District of Columbia ordered Tuesday.U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan wrot…
A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected a petition to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) from their competence to dismiss federal employees and their access to taxpayer data. Fourteen Democratic-ruled states filed a lawsuit last week challenging Musk’s authority, but District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied her petition, though without ruling on the merits of the case. These states argue that the broad powers gr…
At Pentagon, Elon Musk Is Preparing to Access Department Systems
A defense official who was granted anonymity to speak candidly on the matter said that members of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, were conducting onboarding procedures like getting IT access set up this week.
Longmont, Boulder officials monitor federal DOGE developments
Longmont and Boulder officials are keeping tabs on the Department of Government Efficiency and how it may impact local governments, but to varying degrees. The Longmont City Council voted 6-1 to explore an ordinance on data protection and government accountability in regard to the possibility of data being shared inappropriately, during its Feb. 11 regular meeting. Councilmember Aren Rodriguez cast the lone vote but did not comment further. The …
Reed and colleagues want to know what Elon Musk is up to with veterans’ data
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is seen speaking is seen introducing a speaker at a Veterans Day event in Bristol, Rhode Island on Nov. 11, 2024. To Reed's Right is Kasim J. Yarn, the director of the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)U.S. Sen. Jack Reed has joined four other Democratic senators asking questions about the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s recent activities in …
A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected a petition to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) from their competence to dismiss federal employees and their access to taxpayer data. Fourteen Democratic-ruled states filed a lawsuit last week challenging Musk’s authority, but District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied her petition, though without ruling on the merits of the case. These states argue that the broad powers gr…
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