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Elon Musk and his D.O.G.E are currently banned from the U.S. Treasury system.
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) controversy caused by Elon Musk has encountered significant legal barriers when a federal judge officially banned Musk and his team from accessing the payment system of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The ruling by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly was issued in response to growing concerns about the extensive jurisdiction that Musk's team is exercising over federal financial activities. Judge blocks DOGE from Ministry of Finance data On Monday, Musk boasted that his department is "rapidly closing" government transfers, a statement that shocked Washington. The Treasury's payment network processes trillions of dollars in transactions each year, including Social Security, Medicare disbursements, and other crucial federal payments. Musk has publicly criticized these expenditures, claiming that they are depleting government funds excessively. In response, representatives of federal employees and retirees have taken legal action, filing a warning lawsuit about serious privacy violations. Their complaint asserts that sharing sensitive financial data with Musk's DOGE "undermines the privacy protections provided by federal law". The court quickly agreed, issuing an immediate order prohibiting DOGE from accessing any information from the Treasury Department. The inner circle of DOGE is targeted by legal order The US government has tried to downplay concerns, stating that only two key players in DOGE's game - Tom Krause, CEO of Cloud Software Group, and Marko Elez, a 25-year-old programming prodigy - have direct access to financial data. However, Judge Kollar-Kotelly was not convinced. In her ruling, she expressly forbade Musk from reviewing or processing any data related to the Treasury Department, highlighting the seriousness of the court's position. Tension has been mounting for weeks as Musk hinted at unilaterally canceling what he described as "illegal" federal payments. His aggressive approach has caused alarm among Treasury officials, who have tried to reassure the public that Musk does not have unilateral authority over government funds. The Trump administration is trying to reassure the public After the court ruling, former President Donald Trump addressed the escalating dispute as follows: "Elon cannot and will not do anything without our approval." Mr. Musk's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, also seeks to quell concerns about potential conflicts of interest. She assures the public that Musk will recuse himself if any of his companies are under the supervision of DOGE. “If Elon encounters a conflict related to a contract held by his company, he will apologize. He has complied with all current laws,” Leavitt said. Despite these reassurances, labor organizations have filed separate lawsuits on Wednesday to prevent DOGE from accessing data at the Department of Labor. The lawsuit alleges that Musk's group is attempting to take control of federal networks without legal permission. Concerns about the rapid expansion of DOGE This new lawsuit describes a part of the operation that exceeds legal constraints, while also warning that: "DOGE seeks to infiltrate sensitive systems before the court can block them, disband agencies before Congress asserts control over the budget, and threatens those who resist." The battle for DOGE's scope is not over yet, as legal challenges continue to increase. Critics argue that Musk's uncontrolled influence on federal systems poses a serious threat to transparency, privacy, and democratic oversight. Meanwhile, supporters believe that his strong efficiency-driven actions are necessary to reduce government waste. DYOR! #Write2Earn #USBitcoinReserves $DOGE {spot}(DOGEUSDT)