A US judge ruled against blocking Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Education Department student data, granting him a legal victory in his public spending cuts efforts.
A US judge has temporarily denied a request to block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing student data from the Education Department, marking a minor legal victory for Musk in his campaign to cut public spending.
The University of California Student Association had sought to prevent DOGE from obtaining sensitive student information, including social security numbers, loans, and tax details. However, Federal Court Judge Randolph D. Moss ruled on Monday that any potential harm to students was speculative and lacked concrete evidence of misuse.
The case will continue, allowing both parties time to present more evidence regarding Musk’s handling of the data. DOGE, although not an official government entity, has sought access to data from various federal agencies as part of Musk’s broader push to reduce government expenditures under President Donald Trump’s policies.
Musk’s team had also encountered controversy over attempts to access sensitive data from the Treasury Department, with internal assessments labeling it a significant threat. Furthermore, reports indicate the Social Security Administration chief resigned due to DOGE’s requests for Social Security recipient information.
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