Injunction granted in response to lawsuit alleging the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to sensitive data in violation of federal law

Summary

A federal judge blocked Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (DOGE) from accessing U.S. Treasury records containing sensitive financial data, following a lawsuit by 19 Democratic attorneys general.

The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration unlawfully granted access, potentially violating federal law and congressional authority over spending.

Critics fear Musk’s team could freeze federal payments.

The judge ordered any obtained data destroyed and set a hearing for February 14.

Separately, lawmakers and advocacy groups are pushing for further investigations and legal action.