DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now

Summary

A federal judge blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security systems holding Americans’ personal data, calling the effort a "fishing expedition."

The court ordered DOGE to delete any collected personal data but allowed access to redacted information after training.

The ruling followed a lawsuit by unions and advocacy groups, citing privacy violations and security risks. The Trump administration defended DOGE’s anti-fraud efforts.

Critics hailed the decision as a win for privacy, while DOGE’s access to other federal databases remains under scrutiny.