"America may soon get a closer look at Elon Musk's level of access to the government connected to his federal contracts and his short-lived stint with DOGE, after a federal judge in New York granted a summary judgment motion to The New York Times regarding its public records request for a list of Musk's security clearances and Musk's own public comments are a major reason why."
"Both the Times and the Trump administration filed motions for summary judgment a legal procedure that entails the court evaluating the pleadings and evidence before trial. As established by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, if the judge finds that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, then summary judgment is granted to that party."
Elon Musk publicly displayed a chainsaw image that became a symbol for critics who accused him and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of attempting to slash large portions of the federal government, potentially violating the Constitution and federal law. Numerous lawsuits challenged DOGE actions, seeking injunctions and public records. The New York Times sought a two-page document listing any security clearances granted to Musk. Both the Times and the Trump administration moved for summary judgment, invoking the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure standard that allows judgment when no material facts are disputed. Judge Denise Cote issued a 21-page opinion evaluating the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's response.
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