Federal Judge Blocks DOGE from Accessing Department of Education Data, Citing Privacy Violations
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DOGE v. Department of Education
🔴 UPDATE: February 24, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks DOGE from Accessing Student Loan and Federal Employee Data
In a major legal rebuke to the Trump administration’s efforts to seize control over sensitive federal data, a Maryland federal judge has temporarily blocked DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) from accessing personal records held by the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The ruling comes after concerns were raised that DOGE’s access to these databases violates the Privacy Act of 1974, placing millions of student loan borrowers and federal employees at risk of data misuse.
🚨 Key Developments:
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order – The ruling prevents DOGE from retrieving student loan and federal employee records, citing potential violations of federal privacy laws that protect individuals from unauthorized government data collection.
DOGE’s Justification Rejected – The Trump administration had argued that DOGE needed access to streamline efficiency and detect fraud, but the court ruled that protecting individuals’ sensitive information outweighed DOGE’s claims of “efficiency.”
Sensitive Data at Risk – The blocked databases contain Social Security numbers, home addresses, financial histories, and employment details of millions of student loan borrowers and federal workers, making them prime targets for potential misuse.
🔍 Consequences:
Massive Blow to DOGE’s Expanding Authority – This ruling limits DOGE’s ability to control federal agency operations, setting a crucial legal precedent against its overreach.
Privacy Protections Upheld—For Now – The ruling reinforces that federal agencies cannot hand over personal data without clear legal authority, but the Trump administration is expected to appeal.
Further Legal Battles Ahead – The DOJ under Attorney General Pam Bondi is preparing to challenge the ruling, arguing that DOGE must have full access to federal data for government “efficiency” purposes—a claim critics say is a cover for mass surveillance and political targeting.
📌 Sources:
Reuters: US judge blocks Musk's DOGE team from accessing Education Department, OPM data
Politico: Judge blocks OPM, Education Department from sharing personal info with DOGE
The National Desk: Judge blocks DOGE from accessing Department of Education data
Maryland District Court: Judge Deborah L. Boardman MEMORANDUM OPINION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
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