Judge Orders Key Testimonies in Lawsuit Over DOGE's Access to Federal Systems

A federal judge has mandated depositions of Trump-era officials as unions challenge the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive data.

• U.S. District Judge John Bates ruled that four officials tied to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by labor unions.
• The lawsuit, led by the AFL-CIO, seeks to block DOGE's access to sensitive federal agency systems, citing privacy and security concerns for federal workers.
• Judge Bates highlighted the unclear structure and authority of DOGE, including whether it is a formal government agency, as central to the case.
• The depositions, limited to a total of eight hours, will focus on DOGE's operations, employee roles, and measures taken to protect sensitive data.
• Elon Musk, a prominent ally of former President Trump, has been publicly associated with DOGE, though the Justice Department denies he leads the office.

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