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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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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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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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Forbes broke the news in United States on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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