Federal judge rules that DOGE office-affiliated officials can be subpoenaed
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A federal judge has permitted federal workers linked to the White House DOGE office to testify in a lawsuit filed by the AFL-CIO regarding the agency's management of sensitive personal data. Judge John Bates emphasized the ambiguity surrounding DOGE's structure and authority as crucial factors in this ruling. This lawsuit is part of a broader collection of over 85 legal challenges against the DOGE office's jurisdiction. The ruling allows plaintiffs limited discovery to clarify critical factual issues before further legal proceedings.
The judge ruled that federal workers associated with the White House DOGE office can be subpoenaed in a current lawsuit, highlighting its unclear structure.
The ruling stems from a lawsuit by AFL-CIO against the DOGE office over access to sensitive personal data, indicating larger issues.
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