A federal judge has paused Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing confidential Treasury records following a lawsuit by 19 Democratic attorneys general. The judge cited that Musk's team had violated federal law in acquiring sensitive personal data. The lawsuit, initiated in New York, emphasizes concerns over privacy and the legal ramifications of the Trump administration's collaboration with Musk. The judge mandated the destruction of any unlawfully accessed sensitive materials, illustrating the tensions surrounding government transparency and data protection.
U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer issued a preliminary injunction after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued, blocking Musk's team from accessing sensitive Treasury records.
The case alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's Department of Government Efficiency access to Treasury records in violation of federal law.
New York Attorney General Letitia James raised concerns over DOGE's access to sensitive data, highlighting potential security problems.
Judge Engelmayer mandated immediate destruction of any sensitive data accessed by Musk's team since Jan. 20.
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