Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.
Summary
Labor unions filed an emergency court motion to block Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data.
The lawsuit, led by Democracy Forward, argues DOGE’s data request lacks transparency and poses security risks. The Social Security Administration has not commented.
DOGE has previously accessed Treasury and IRS data. A judge recently declined to block DOGE’s Treasury access but acknowledged privacy concerns.
Unions fear DOGE’s broad access could impact benefits and personal privacy.