The case in Federal District Court in Manhattan revolves around whether Elon Musk and his team should access sensitive Treasury Department systems. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer initially restricted their access due to the risk of leaks and hacking. This legal action arose from a lawsuit filed by 19 state attorneys general opposing the Trump administration's policy of granting such access to political appointees, asserting it was unlawful. The case raises important questions about the separation of powers and the limits of executive authority.
"The group’s access heightened the risk of leaks and hacking, Judge Engelmayer wrote, adding that there was a risk of irreparable harm."
"Federal prosecutors have argued that the courts do not have the right to usurp the president's power to give access to federal agencies to whomever he chooses."
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