A federal judge kept DOGE barred from Treasury payment records
Reporting and findings
- enjoined
A federal judge left in place an order limiting DOGE access to Treasury payment records while the court considered claims under federal privacy and administrative law.
- Associated Press: Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearingPassages and source records documenting: A federal judge kept DOGE barred from Treasury payment records
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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 order protected sensitive beneficiary and payment data while unions' privacy claims were heard.
Temporary access restrictions remained in force pending a hearing
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- U.S. Department of the Treasurydepartment subject to a payment-data access order
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
Relationships in this file
- Elon Muskhad DOGE payment access restricted by a courtU.S. Department of the Treasury
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought