An appeals court temporarily restored DOGE access at Education and OPM
Reporting and findings
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A federal appeals court stayed the March privacy injunction and allowed DOGE personnel to access Education and OPM data while the appeal proceeded; it did not finally decide that the disclosures complied with the Privacy Act.
- Reuters: Musk's DOGE team can access sensitive data for now, appeals court rulesPassages and source records documenting: An appeals court temporarily restored DOGE access at Education and OPM
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Linda McMahon was the Trump-appointed education secretary.
- U.S. Department of Education: Linda E. McMahonAppointment or biography record identifying Linda McMahon as Trump-appointed education secretary
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Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.
- The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
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Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.
- United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
Summary and current status
The stay reopened sensitive systems before the Privacy Act merits were finally resolved.
Appellate stay allowed access during the government's appeal
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Linda McMahonTrump-appointed education secretary
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- Office of Personnel Managementpersonnel agency allowed to resume DOGE access
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
Relationships in this file
- Elon Muskresumed contested data access under a procedural stayOffice of Personnel Management
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed education secretaryLinda McMahon
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought