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Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s Access to US Treasury Payments Data Amid Privacy Concerns

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February 8, 2025
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  • A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked Elon Musk and his team from accessing US Treasury payments data, citing risks of sensitive information disclosure and heightened hacking vulnerabilities.
  • The ruling is part of a broader legal challenge by 19 Democratic state attorneys-general, who argue that Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” should not access personal information of millions of Americans.
  • This is the latest legal setback for Musk and President Trump’s efforts to slash government spending, with another federal judge in Washington, D.C., also ruling against outsider access to Treasury data.
  • The case highlights growing concerns about privacy and executive power as Musk’s unofficial role in government operations faces scrutiny.

What Happened?
A federal judge in New York has issued a temporary order barring Elon Musk and his team from accessing the US Treasury Department’s payments data. The ruling, issued in response to a legal challenge by 19 Democratic state attorneys-general, aims to prevent the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information. Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York warned that allowing access to the data could make the systems more vulnerable to hacking. The order also requires any non-Treasury employees, including political appointees and special government employees, to destroy any data they may have already obtained since President Trump’s inauguration.

The legal challenge is part of a broader pushback against Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” a unit established by Trump to identify areas for cost-cutting in federal spending. This effort has drawn criticism over privacy concerns and the potential for overreach by outsiders in government operations.


Why It Matters?
The court’s decision underscores the significant legal and privacy hurdles facing Elon Musk and President Trump’s initiative to slash government spending. By restricting access to Treasury data, the ruling limits the ability of Musk’s team to gather the information they claim is necessary to identify inefficiencies and cut costs.

The case also raises important questions about the limits of executive power and the role of outside individuals in shaping government policy. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, have expressed concerns that Musk’s involvement represents an overreach, potentially compromising the privacy and financial security of millions of Americans.


What’s Next?
The temporary block is set to remain in place until at least February 14, when a court hearing is scheduled. The outcome of this hearing will determine whether Musk’s team can regain access to the Treasury data or if the restrictions will be extended or made permanent.

Meanwhile, the broader debate over government spending and the role of outside advisors like Musk is likely to continue. With growing opposition from Democrats and legal challenges mounting, the initiative faces an uphill battle. Investors and policymakers will closely watch how the administration navigates these legal and political challenges, as well as the potential implications for government transparency and privacy.

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