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Judge Blocks DOGE Access to Sensitive Social Security Data

US District Judge Ellen Hollander blocked the Social Security Administration from providing the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive personal data, citing a lack of "need" for such broad access and insufficient safeguards; the order requires data deletion and software removal, whi...

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Judge Blocks Access to Sensitive SSA Data

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security Administration systems containing sensitive personal information of millions of Americans, citing violations of the Privacy Act and federal rulemaking laws, following a lawsuit by labor unions.

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French Court Upholds Termination of Muslim High School Contract

A French court rejected Al Kindi, a Muslim high school in Décines-Charpieu, France's appeal against the state's decision to terminate its contract due to non-conformity with the national curriculum, the presence of books deemed 'separatist', and other issues; the school will lose approximately €1.6 ...

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Supreme Court Limits Trump's Power in Foreign Aid Dispute

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, refused to overturn a lower court order forcing the Trump administration to release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, highlighting a deep division within the court over the judiciary's power to check presidential actions. This follows a prior ruling tempo...

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DOGE's Data Misuse Raises Ethical and Legal Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiencies (DOGE) is facing legal challenges for accessing and potentially misusing sensitive US citizen data, raising concerns about data security and ethical implications, particularly given his political investments and history of misinformation.

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Judge Blocks Government Data Sharing with Musk's DOGE

U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing plaintiffs' personal information—including Social Security numbers, addresses, and financial data—with Elon Musk's Department of Government ...

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Judge Halts Musk's DOGE Team's Access to Social Security Data

A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security databases due to concerns about a "fishing expedition" for fraud, ordering the deletion of any personally identifiable information collected, following a lawsuit by labor unions, retire...

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House Ethics Office Powerless Due to Unfilled Board Seats

The House Office of Congressional Conduct lacks a functioning board due to unfilled seats, two months after its reauthorization, prompting concerns from ethics watchdogs about its effectiveness and potential demise.

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Dellinger Drops Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Dismissal

Hampton Dellinger, former head of the Office of Special Counsel, dropped his lawsuit against President Trump challenging his dismissal after a federal appeals court allowed his removal despite a lower court ruling it unlawful; Dellinger expressed concerns about the impact on the agency's independenc...

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Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Government Watchdog

A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated President Trump's authority to fire Hampton Dellinger, the special counsel of the Office of Special Counsel, who was appointed by President Biden in March 2024, overturning a lower court ruling that deemed the firing unlawful; the appeals court will exp...

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DOGE Faces Lawsuits Over Access to Americans' Personal Data

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faces over a dozen lawsuits for accessing Americans' personal data held by federal agencies like the IRS and Social Security Administration, potentially violating the Privacy Act of 1974 and Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code; judges have issued ...

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Social Security's Acting Commissioner: A DOGE Appointee

Following a clash with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over data access, Social Security Administration employee Leland Dudek was appointed acting commissioner after being placed on administrative leave for cooperating with DOGE; his appointment follows the resignation of Mich...

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