Judge Lets Musk’s Team Keep Access to Records at Some Agencies, for Now

A federal judge declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to personal information at Health and Human Services, Labor, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, citing privacy concerns but finding the plaintiffs’ case lacking. The ruling by Judge John D. Bates of the Federal District Court in Washington allows Elon Musk’s initiative to proceed despite opposition from unions and nonprofits, including the A.F.L.-C.I.O. The judge noted that Musk’s team members are federal employees with a legitimate need for the data in question.

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