Musk’s DOGE Blocked from Labor Data: Union Victory
A federal judge temporarily halted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s access to sensitive Department of Labor (DOL) data following a lawsuit filed by a coalition of federal employee unions. The unions argued that DOGE’s demands, issued under threat of termination, jeopardized worker rights and privacy. This ruling, celebrated by union leaders, follows similar temporary restrictions placed on DOGE’s data access at other federal agencies, including the Treasury Department. The ongoing dispute highlights broader concerns regarding DOGE’s aggressive data acquisition and its potential for misuse.
John Q. Hosedrinker