Judge Denies Immediate Block on DOGE’s Data Access

DOGE (Department of Government EXTINCTION) TRACKER UPDATE

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DOGE v. The Constitution

🔴 UPDATE: February 18, 2025

In a major legal showdown over executive overreach, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by 14 Democratic state attorneys general to block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing federal data and executing mass federal layoffs. However, in a critical twist, Judge Chutkan has given the plaintiffs until Wednesday, February 19, at 5:00 PM to submit additional evidence and potentially file for a preliminary injunction, which could still halt DOGE’s activities.

🚨 Key Developments:

• TRO Denied, But Case Still Alive – Chutkan ruled that the plaintiffs did not provide enough immediate evidence of irreparable harm to justify blocking DOGE’s access to federal data and employment decisions—but made clear that the issue is far from settled.

• New Deadline for Evidence – The judge has given Democratic AGs until February 19, 5 PM to submit more evidence demonstrating how DOGE’s role violates federal law and threatens data security or due process protections for federal employees.

• Musk’s Expanding Control Remains Intact—For Now – DOGE retains full access to federal agencies’ data systems and can continue laying off federal workers until further legal intervention.

🔍 Consequences:

• State AGs Must Build a Stronger Case – The next 24 hours will be crucial as the plaintiffs scramble to compile additional evidence to convince the court that Musk’s authority under DOGE is unlawful.

• Future Injunction Still Possible – If AGs present sufficient evidence, the court could issue a preliminary injunction, which would freeze DOGE’s activities while litigation continues.

• Unprecedented Power Grab Continues – The ruling allows Musk’s DOGE to maintain its grip on federal data and personnel decisions, heightening fears of political weaponization of government resources.

📌 Sources:

• Reuters: US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

• CNN: Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

• FedScoop: Federal judge denies request to block DOGE, Musk from seven agencies’ data systems

Courthouse News Service: Judge rejects blue state AGs’ request to block Musk, DOGE access to federal agencies

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