A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data systems at the Social Security Administration.
According to the Associated Press, U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander called the work by DOGE a “fishing expedition.”
“The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in their possession,” the outlet stated.
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The Social Security Administration possesses personal data for millions of Americans.
In a 137-page decision, Hollander claimed DOGE’s access to Social Security systems likely violates the Privacy Act.
A judge has blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data,
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