Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team from Treasury Access Amid Legal Battle

A U.S. District Judge has extended a block on Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing sensitive Treasury Department systems amidst a legal battle. The lawsuit, filed by 19 Democratic state attorneys general, argues that DOGE lacks the legal authority and poses risks to state banking information.

A U.S. judge has extended a block on Elon Musk's controversial cost-cutting task force known as DOGE, preventing it from accessing Treasury Department systems handling extensive government payments.

Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan sided with 19 Democratic state attorneys general, granting a preliminary injunction citing potential risks of unauthorized access to sensitive banking details.

The lawsuit forms part of wider legal tensions over DOGE, which is allegedly operating without proper authority, with federal and state courts divided over the issue.