A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking political appointees and special government employees, including those from DOGE, from accessing sensitive data within the Treasury Department. The order came after 19 state attorneys general sued the federal government, alleging that tech mogul Elon Musk and his staff had unauthorized access to Americans’ confidential financial information. The order requires anyone who previously accessed this data to destroy any copies. A hearing is set for February 14 for a preliminary injunction request in the case. In a separate case in Washington, union members and retirees sued the government over the same issue, leading to restrictions on DOGE staffers accessing the data. One DOGE employee resigned after being linked to a racist social media account, but after Vice President JD Vance defended him online, Elon Musk promised to reinstate him. The White House and the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to requests for comment. This case highlights the importance of protecting sensitive financial information and compliance with federal privacy laws.
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