Judge Extends Ban on Musk's DOGE Access to Treasury Systems

The court cites cybersecurity risks and mandates additional safeguards before DOGE can resume handling sensitive financial data.

A federal judge has extended a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Treasury Department systems containing sensitive financial information.
The decision follows a lawsuit filed by 19 Democratic state attorneys general, alleging that DOGE's access posed risks of cybersecurity breaches and privacy violations.
Judge Jeannette A. Vargas ruled that DOGE's access could resume if the Treasury Department certifies by March 24 that DOGE members have completed required cybersecurity training.
The court emphasized the importance of safeguarding personal and banking data for millions of Americans over immediate modernization efforts by DOGE.
Concerns were heightened after a DOGE software engineer was mistakenly granted access to a Treasury payment system, though federal officials claim the access was revoked.