Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers

Federal judge won't immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
A federal judge declined Tuesday to immediately block billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs.U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan found that there are legitimate questions about Musk's authority,
US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
A judge declined to immediately block Elon Musk's government efficiency department but said the case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Judge rejects Democrat-led effort to block Musk, DOGE from federal agencies
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected the request of 14 Democratic state attorneys general Tuesday to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing data at federal agencies.
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury records after Democratic AGs file lawsuit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's government efficiency team has been temporarily blocked from accessing certain government systems, according to a federal judge's ruling on Saturday.
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
Eisen is representing current and former employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development, which was shut down by Musk and Trump. His lawsuit alleges that Musk and DOGE are exercising powers that should only belong to those elected by voters or confirmed by the Senate.
Judge rejects temporary block on Elon Musk and DOGE’s access to federal agencies’ data
The decision by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is an early blow to efforts by a group of Democratic state attorneys general to prevent efforts to upend the federal workforce.
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing sensitive taxpayer data
The lawsuit alleged the breach of sensitive Treasury Department data "poses huge cybersecurity risks" and violates multiple federal laws.
Elon Musk reminds us why federal judges have life tenure
But the Constitution says that federal judges “shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour,” which has been taken to mean life tenure. Of course, judges can be and have been impeached, which Musk also just called for after a temporary ruling that was adverse to him and the Trump administration.
Judge questions Elon Musk's 'unchecked authority' but won't block DOGE access at federal agencies
A federal judge said 14 states had failed to show DOGE's access to government systems would cause irreparable harm.
No proof Elon Musk ordered all federal workers to pass drug tests or be fired | Fact check
There is no credible evidence of any such announcement. An official from a drug-testing group said her organization is unaware of it.
Elon Musk Says Some DOGE Workers Are Federal Employees
Some working for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are "federal employees," Elon Musk said in an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity that aired on Tuesday night. It's not clear how many DOGE employees are classified as "federal" workers.
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