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Musk vs. US Treasury: Judge Blocks Access to Financial Records

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
February 8, 2025
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) from accessing the personal financial data of millions of Americans held in Treasury Department records.

This ruling marks a significant legal victory for 19 state attorneys general who sued the Trump administration over the controversial access granted to Musk and his team.

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  • Court Order Protects Sensitive Financial Information
  • Lawsuit Challenges Legality of Musk’s Access
  • Restrictions on Access to Treasury Department Records
  • Elon Musk’s “Doge” Initiative and Government Involvement
  • Preliminary Injunction in Place Until February Hearing

Court Order Protects Sensitive Financial Information

US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer’s injunction orders Musk and his team to immediately destroy any copies of the records they may possess. The judge also cited the “irreparable” harm that would result from the disclosure of sensitive and confidential financial information and expressed his concerns about the increased vulnerability of the Treasury Department systems to hacking.

Musk vs. US Treasury: Judge Blocks Access to Financial Records

Lawsuit Challenges Legality of Musk’s Access

The Democratic state attorneys general have argued that granting access to Musk, a “special government employee,” and Doge, which is not an official government department, violated federal law. They also raised concerns about the legality of the arrangement and the potential risks to the security and privacy of Americans’ financial data.

Restrictions on Access to Treasury Department Records

Judge Engelmayer’s order restrains the defendants from granting access to Treasury Department records containing personally identifiable or confidential information to special government employees, political appointees, and other employees from outside the department.

The injunction specifically restricts access to civil servants working at the Bureau of Fiscal Services who have passed background checks, ensuring only authorized personnel can access these sensitive records.

Elon Musk’s “Doge” Initiative and Government Involvement

Tech mogul and billionaire businessman Elon Musk has played a prominent role in government efficiency initiatives during the Trump administration. His “Doge” project, a cost-cutting initiative, has been involved in major cuts at various federal agencies, including the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which distributes billions of dollars in aid globally.

Preliminary Injunction in Place Until February Hearing

The judge’s preliminary injunction will remain in effect until the next court hearing scheduled for February 14.

This hearing will determine whether the injunction will be made permanent as the legal battle between the states and the Trump administration regarding access to Treasury Department records is ongoing.

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