The state attorney general’s group wanted to block government efficiency from blocking access to government data as the case progresses.
On February 18, a federal judge declined a request from the state attorney general’s group, blocking the government’s Department of Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data at seven government agencies, and the state met with a bar for relief. I discovered that it wasn’t.
They also requested that judges fire musks, dojis and those acting in cooperation with them, or leave workers within those agencies on leave.
The state said Musk “exercises unprecedented administrative authorities” in violation of the US Constitution, and “tells them to direct the agency’s actions in a way that exceeds the powers of the Senate.” I stated.
“The evidence suggests he has a whole agency’s budget, billions of dollars cut from fired agency staff and “delete (d)” in his words. “They said in the motion.
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The state has expressed concern that Doge has access to data, putting residents’ data at risk.
“Mr. Musk can advise the president and communicate his direction,” he told the court.
Parties seeking temporary restraining orders must demonstrate that, among other requirements, they are likely to cause irreparable harm in the absence of remedies.
Chutkan said the state does not meet the standard of harm and emphasizes the statements entered by the plaintiffs that the state will be harmed if Musk and Doge take certain actions.
She said the state has presented serious claims that the mask move violated the constitutional appointment clause. However, she said she was unable to act because she was unaware of the temporary restraining order based on a violation of the appointment clause.
“The plaintiffs legally call on what appears to be an unconfirmed authority of an entity that is not created by unelected individuals and legislatures,” she wrote.
“In these circumstances, it must be uncontroversial that this Court acts within its powers, and therefore, without clear evidence of impending and irreparable harm to these plaintiffs, particularly the plaintiffs. You cannot issue as extensive (suppression orders) as the request for the current record does not meet that standard.”
“Doges are organized, enacted, created and to reduce waste,” she said during a hearing in Washington.
Doge was founded on his first day in office by Trump. He later directed the agency head to work with Doge to create an employment plan, and the agency leader confirmed that they were working with the department.
Several other cases have been filed to prevent Doge from continuing his work, resulting in several judgments in favour of the plaintiffs and several judgments against them.
Stacy Robinson contributed to this report.
