A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from access to sensitive Education Department information, saying the Trump administration’s cost-cutting arm hadn’t explained why it needs access to the records.
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman granted a temporary restraining order against the government until March 10, ruling that “unauthorized disclosure of the plaintiffs’ sensitive personal information to DOGE affiliates is irreparable harm that money damages cannot rectify.” She also said the Office of Personnel Management can’t disclose the information.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But Trump and Musk have criticized judges for blocking access to one part of the executive branch from another part of the executive branch. Musk has suggested impeaching judges, but White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration will appeal adverse decisions and eventually win.
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