Judge Eases Restrictions on DOGE, Allowing Limited Treasury Data Access

Ryan Wunderly of the Department of Government Efficiency is now authorized to access sensitive Treasury systems under strict conditions following a federal court ruling.

Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that Ryan Wunderly, a DOGE worker, can access Treasury data systems if he completes required training and submits a financial disclosure report.
This decision modifies a previous injunction that blocked DOGE from accessing Treasury systems, following a lawsuit by 19 Democratic state attorneys general.
The lawsuit argued that politically appointed DOGE staff, including Wunderly, lacked the qualifications of career civil servants to handle sensitive information securely.
DOGE, backed by Elon Musk and aligned with President Trump's agenda, is tasked with cutting government waste, including investigating improper unemployment claims.
An initial DOGE review uncovered $382 million in suspect unemployment payments, with the majority originating from California, New York, and Massachusetts.