States Say in Lawsuit That Donald Trump Violated Constitution's Basic Precepts
Briefly

New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 18 other Democratic state attorneys general, has initiated a lawsuit against President Trump, alleging he improperly granted Elon Musk's team extensive access to critical government computer systems. This access reportedly poses a threat to the integrity of federal funding, particularly affecting essential services like health clinics and preschools. The suit argues that Musk's team is using this access to block federal funding and that Trump's actions have breached the constitutional protections against misuse of government data.
Letitia James and 18 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit claiming Trump breached constitutional protections by providing Musk's team unrestricted access to sensitive government data.
The lawsuit alleges Musk's access to sensitive government information, specifically the Treasury payment system, threatens federal funding for essential services and breaches non-partisan norms.
According to the suit, Musk's team, under the guise of a cost-cutting initiative, has accessed data to block federal funds to targeted beneficiaries.
The lawsuit emphasizes the unprecedented nature of granting such access to a private individual's team, jeopardizing the integrity of federal funding mechanisms.
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