Access Limitation: The Department of Justice (DOJ) limited access to the federal payment system, known as the Fiscal Service, for employees affiliated with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Maintained Access: Only two “special government employees,” Tom Krause and Marko Elez, will retain read-only access to the Fiscal Service, which manages 90% of federal payments. They cannot make any changes to the system.
Elon Musk Excluded: Elon Musk and other DOGE-affiliated employees are explicitly barred from accessing this sensitive payment system.
Lawsuit Background: The access limitations are part of a lawsuit filed by several unions against the Treasury Department, alleging improper disclosure of sensitive information to Musk's associates.
Privacy Concerns: The unions raised significant concerns about privacy, arguing that allowing DOGE-affiliated individuals access to sensitive personal and financial information poses a massive intrusion.
Court Approval: The order limiting access was approved by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly and will remain in place while the judge evaluates whether to grant an injunction requested by the unions.
Overall, the DOJ's action stems from a legal challenge focused on protecting individuals' sensitive information from potential misuse.
Partial Win I would Say!!
https://www.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1iitu90/doj_agrees_to_restrict_doge_access_to_treasury/
https://therecord.media/treasury-agrees-block-doge-access
https://www.businessinsider.com/judge-weighs-ban-musk-doge-accessing-americans-fiscal-data-2025-2
https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3130