Judge Limits DOGE’s Grubby Hands From Grabbing Social Security Administration Data

gizmodo.comPublished: 4/18/2025

Summary

The article discusses the halt of DOGE's access to sensitive Social Security Administration (SSA) records by U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander, following a legal challenge from unions and Maryland residents. DOGE has previously violated privacy laws but lacks a valid reason for accessing such data. Musk's company argues that they are above the law, using the reasoning "Because we can," despite breaking privacy regulations.