Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from Accessing Treasury Department records

[IM2]

I don't see how this flies. These are all executive agencies. Trump has the power to authorize whoever he wants. This lawfare nonsense is a gross overreach by people, in this case AGs with no legitimate standing.

It doesn't fly because there is such a thing as congress and Congress created the treasury department.

 

[IM2]

Yep, they've already mapped it. Now its time to turn the lights on and watch the roaches run.

Despite your finest delusions, they have no choice.

 

[Rogue AI]

It doesn't fly because there is such a thing as congress and Congress created the treasury department.

To be administered by the executive, therefore when the executive feels the need to audit the executive, literally nobody else has the authority to interfere. Certainly not state AGs.

 

[IM2]

To be administered by the executive, therefore when the executive feels the need to audit the executive, literally nobody else has the authority to interfere. Certainly not state AGs.

Again, this shit by Musk is illegal. Audits are done by certified accounting firms or legal firms, not a crew of 19 year old know nothing about accounting idiots. The people have the right to interfere at any time the people decide. The president works for the people, the people have the ultimate power.

 

[Rogue AI]

Again, this shit by Musk is illegal. Audits are done by certified accounting firms or legal firms, not a crew of 19 year old know nothing about accounting idiots. The people have the right to interfere at any time the people decide. The president works for the people, the people have the ultimate power.

No it is not illegal. Musk advises the president. The people like you do in fact have the right to whine, you do not have the right to always get your way. Grow up.

 

[the watcher]

Is there a statute against obstructing audit? They always say follow the money except when it's their money.

 

[BackAgain]

You no, there is a right way to do things and a wrong way to do things. Trump et al seem intent on being as nasty as possible in everything they do.

Intentions matter and since Trump et al love to brag about their exploits, it' fairly easy to draw a line from stated intentions through follow-up to harm.

At least no one is pretending to be anything other than exactly who and what they are now.

A federal judge early Saturday morning blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records that contain Americans' personal data such Social Security numbers and band account information.​

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U.S. Distrcit Judge Paul Englemayer issued the order after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration. The suit, filed in federal court in New York City alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the Treasury Department's central payment system, in violation of federal law.​

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The payment system DOGE was able to gain access to handles payments for tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans' benefits and much more. The system is responsible for sending out trillions of dollars every year and contains a expansive network of Americans' personal and financial data.​

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READ MORE: 19 states sue to block DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records​

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READ MORE: Trump to revoke Biden's security clearance in major 'payback' move​

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In a statement to the AP, New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, said DOGE’s access to the Treasury Department’s data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.© Getty Images​

Trump charged Musk's so called Department of Government Efficiency, often referred to as DOGE, with discovering and eliminating what The White House has deemed to be wasteful government spending.​

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DOGE’s access to Treasury records, as well as its inspection of various government agencies, has ignited widespread concern among critics over the increasing power of Musk, while supporters have cheered at the idea of reining in bloated government finances.​

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In a statement to the AP, New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, said DOGE’s access to the Treasury Department’s data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.

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“President Trump does not have the power to give away Americans’ private information to anyone he chooses, and he cannot cut federal payments approved by Congress,” said James, a Democrat who has been one of Trump’s chief antagonists. “Musk and DOGE have no authority to access Americans’ private information and some of our country’s most sensitive data.”​

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Also on the lawsuit are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.​

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A federal judge on Friday also temporality blocked the Trump administration's effort to place 2,200 from the United States Agency of International Development on paid leave.© AFP via Getty Images​

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The White House did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' request for comment.​

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A federal judge on Friday also temporality blocked the Trump administration's effort to place 2,200 from the United States Agency of International Development on paid leave.​

​

The workers associations argue that Trump lacks the authority for his swift dismantling of a six-decade-old aid agency enshrined in congressional legislation.​

A verbose set of whines.

Here is the complaint filed by Letitia James and various other AGs of the plaintiff states:

For your light reading pleasure and general edification, here is a quickie link to the filing of the 19 “plaintiff” States:

https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/ECF%20No.%201%20%28Comp%29%20-%2025-cv-1144.pdf

A mostly frivolous convoluted complaint.

 

[beagle9]

You no, there is a right way to do things and a wrong way to do things. Trump et al seem intent on being as nasty as possible in everything they do.

Intentions matter and since Trump et al love to brag about their exploits, it' fairly easy to draw a line from stated intentions through follow-up to harm.

At least no one is pretending to be anything other than exactly who and what they are now.

A federal judge early Saturday morning blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records that contain Americans' personal data such Social Security numbers and band account information.​

​

U.S. Distrcit Judge Paul Englemayer issued the order after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration. The suit, filed in federal court in New York City alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the Treasury Department's central payment system, in violation of federal law.​

​

The payment system DOGE was able to gain access to handles payments for tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans' benefits and much more. The system is responsible for sending out trillions of dollars every year and contains a expansive network of Americans' personal and financial data.​

​

READ MORE: 19 states sue to block DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records​

​

READ MORE: Trump to revoke Biden's security clearance in major 'payback' move​

​

In a statement to the AP, New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, said DOGE’s access to the Treasury Department’s data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.© Getty Images​

Trump charged Musk's so called Department of Government Efficiency, often referred to as DOGE, with discovering and eliminating what The White House has deemed to be wasteful government spending.​

​

DOGE’s access to Treasury records, as well as its inspection of various government agencies, has ignited widespread concern among critics over the increasing power of Musk, while supporters have cheered at the idea of reining in bloated government finances.​

​

In a statement to the AP, New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, said DOGE’s access to the Treasury Department’s data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.

​

“President Trump does not have the power to give away Americans’ private information to anyone he chooses, and he cannot cut federal payments approved by Congress,” said James, a Democrat who has been one of Trump’s chief antagonists. “Musk and DOGE have no authority to access Americans’ private information and some of our country’s most sensitive data.”​

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Also on the lawsuit are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.​

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A federal judge on Friday also temporality blocked the Trump administration's effort to place 2,200 from the United States Agency of International Development on paid leave.© AFP via Getty Images​

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The White House did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' request for comment.​

​

A federal judge on Friday also temporality blocked the Trump administration's effort to place 2,200 from the United States Agency of International Development on paid leave.​

​

The workers associations argue that Trump lacks the authority for his swift dismantling of a six-decade-old aid agency enshrined in congressional legislation.​

Judge's can be dealt with if they are intent on obstructing the information that is sought after by the people who rely on their government in which they have elected to be transparent and honest with the American people.

Judge's if helping to conceal illegal activity can and will be held to account.

We are seeing now why Trump was attempted to be assassinated before becoming president.

 

[beagle9]

Again, this shit by Musk is illegal. Audits are done by certified accounting firms or legal firms, not a crew of 19 year old know nothing about accounting idiots. The people have the right to interfere at any time the people decide. The president works for the people, the people have the ultimate power.

You would have a leg maybe to stand on, but the cat has been yanked out of the bag so fast that all you can do now is whine and cry.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

The wrong way to do things is to give the enemy time to cover up and destroy the evidence.


It was revoked because Biden is a huge national security threat at the seat of the corruption.


Letitia James, about as corrupt as they come and one of the broken and busted crooks who tried to destroy Trump to keep him from running.


Name one person Trump tried to give any private information to? DOGE is not after private information but government corruption.


Thanks for the Who's Who list of corrupt blue states. Aren't these pretty much the same states which all voted for Harris?
The government suing to hide its own corruption, and you are their useful idiot trying to help them.

No ID States

 

[Oddball]

A verbose set of whines.

Here is the complaint filed by Letitia James and various other AGs of the plaintiff states:

For your light reading pleasure and general edification, here is a quickie link to the filing of the 19 “plaintiff” States:

https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/ECF%20No.%201%20%28Comp%29%20-%2025-cv-1144.pdf

A mostly frivolous convoluted complaint.

For a legal brief, it really is light reading...How this marvel of sniveling twattery didn't get laughed out of the courtroom is the real mystery.

 

[BackAgain]

For a legal brief, it really is light reading...How this marvel of sniveling twattery didn't get laughed out of the courtroom is the real mystery.

The judge is an Obumbler nominee.

How does he conclude that there is any probability of ultimate success on the merits (to justify the issuance of the order)? We don’t know. His shallow reasoning isn’t actually set forth.

 

[beagle9]

For a legal brief, it really is light reading...How this marvel of sniveling twattery didn't get laughed out of the courtroom is the real mystery.

Because in some ways they still have some control, but not for long.

 

[scruffy]

Game over.

Judge won't block DOGE from accessing Labor Department systems.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5134001-judge-doge-labor-department-access/

 

[22lcidw]

You no, there is a right way to do things and a wrong way to do things. Trump et al seem intent on being as nasty as possible in everything they do.

Intentions matter and since Trump et al love to brag about their exploits, it' fairly easy to draw a line from stated intentions through follow-up to harm.

At least no one is pretending to be anything other than exactly who and what they are now.

A federal judge early Saturday morning blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records that contain Americans' personal data such Social Security numbers and band account information.​

​

U.S. Distrcit Judge Paul Englemayer issued the order after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration. The suit, filed in federal court in New York City alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the Treasury Department's central payment system, in violation of federal law.​

​

The payment system DOGE was able to gain access to handles payments for tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans' benefits and much more. The system is responsible for sending out trillions of dollars every year and contains a expansive network of Americans' personal and financial data.​

​

READ MORE: 19 states sue to block DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records​

​

READ MORE: Trump to revoke Biden's security clearance in major 'payback' move​

​

In a statement to the AP, New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, said DOGE’s access to the Treasury Department’s data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.© Getty Images​

Trump charged Musk's so called Department of Government Efficiency, often referred to as DOGE, with discovering and eliminating what The White House has deemed to be wasteful government spending.​

​

DOGE’s access to Treasury records, as well as its inspection of various government agencies, has ignited widespread concern among critics over the increasing power of Musk, while supporters have cheered at the idea of reining in bloated government finances.​

​

In a statement to the AP, New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office filed the lawsuit, said DOGE’s access to the Treasury Department’s data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.

​

“President Trump does not have the power to give away Americans’ private information to anyone he chooses, and he cannot cut federal payments approved by Congress,” said James, a Democrat who has been one of Trump’s chief antagonists. “Musk and DOGE have no authority to access Americans’ private information and some of our country’s most sensitive data.”​

​

Also on the lawsuit are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.​

​

​

A federal judge on Friday also temporality blocked the Trump administration's effort to place 2,200 from the United States Agency of International Development on paid leave.© AFP via Getty Images​

​

The White House did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' request for comment.​

​

A federal judge on Friday also temporality blocked the Trump administration's effort to place 2,200 from the United States Agency of International Development on paid leave.​

​

The workers associations argue that Trump lacks the authority for his swift dismantling of a six-decade-old aid agency enshrined in congressional legislation.​

What a bunch of crap. If these traitorous judge lackeys destroy this nation, there will be nowhere for them to hide.

 

[TemplarKormac]

which then shows intent. When I can't get a subject who's been served to comply with a court order then I ask the court to issue a bench warrant for their arrest.

Sure, until you realize the Biden Administration failed to cooperate with a number of court rulings. Why weren't they arrested?

These courts have less power than you realize.

 

[TemplarKormac]

How is this a good thing TK? Put the shoe on the other foot for a moment. What if Biden had a Soros led group going into our systems this way?

You wouldn't bat an eye, honestly.

 

[TemplarKormac]

No or insufficient security clearances, no ethics training or signed ethics agreements to hold them accountable, access to some of our most critical and sensitive systems and data. Ability in some of these cases to alter/rewrite CODE with NO chain of accountability, NO transparency. That is your confidential data…SS numbers, birth dates, pay and tax information, disability information.

Ethics?

Ethics?!

Since when has this government or any other form of this government cared about ethics for the past 30 years? Where were the leftists when they were abusing the same powers given to them by ETHICAL means?

If they make you play their game and you beat them, sometimes it's only fair to make them play by their own rules.

 

[Rambunctious]

I work with data and secured systems in various scenarios. I'm not against cutting out waste, it's the way they're going about it that is at issue and apparently a judge has some concerns as well.

How else are you going to do it under four years?... listen the people who are bitching the most sat quietly as our money was wasted... they said nothing while tax dollars were stolen and used for global political reasons and efforts... the money does not belong solely to the democrat socialist transgender movement... We still have storm victims living in tents as we spent 2 million bucks on a tranny opera in south America... you can't defend that... no one can....

 

[Rambunctious]

Democrats abused their power and violated the trust of the people and now they are paying for that mistake....