Unions Sue US Treasury Over Musk’s Access to Sensitive Data
Three organizations—the Alliance for Retired Americans, AFGE, and SEIU—have filed a lawsuit against the Treasury Department, alleging that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is illegally accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury payment data in violation of privacy laws. The suit seeks a restraining order to block DOGE’s access to the system, which handles Social Security, Medicaid, and other crucial government payments. The plaintiffs argue that this unauthorized access jeopardizes the personal information of millions of Americans and that Treasury Secretary Bessent acted improperly by granting this access and retaliating against a civil servant who tried to prevent it. The lawsuit underscores concerns about the security and privacy of sensitive taxpayer data within the U.S. Treasury system.
John Q. Hosedrinker