At least 19 Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to prevent access to sensitive personal information of millions of Americans held within Treasury Department records. The lawsuit, filed in a New York City federal court, alleges that Trump's administration unlawfully granted DOGE access to the Treasury Department's central payment system, which handles tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and veterans' benefits. The attorneys general express concerns about security breaches and the potential for illegal freezing of federal funds.
At least 19 Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump on Friday to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing records that contained sensitive personal information for millions of Americans.Some records include personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers.
's access to the Treasury Department's data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds."President Trump does not have the power to give away Americans’ private information to anyone he chooses, and he cannot cut federal payments approved by Congress," said James, a Democrat who has been one of Trump's chief antagonists. "Musk and
have no authority to access Americans’ private information and some of our country’s most sensitive data."These are the states that are suing:Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, also known as , was created to discover and eliminate what the Trump administration has deemed to be wasteful government spending.
's access to Treasury records, as well as its inspection of various government agencies, has ignited widespread concern among critics over the increasing power of Musk, while supporters have cheered at the idea of reining in bloated government finances.
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