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Big win for Trump, US federal judge declines to block Doge firings, data access

  • A federal judge denied a request to block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data or conducting layoffs, ruling no serious legal injury was shown by the plaintiffs.
  • U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan expressed concerns over Musk's powers but stated evidence of imminent harm was lacking for issuing a restraining order.
  • Democratic attorneys general from 14 states filed a lawsuit against Musk's access and authority, saying it may violate the Constitution's Appointments Clause.
  • Judge Chutkan noted Musk's role as a Senior Advisor does not give him greater authority than other advisors and emphasized the court’s limited ability without clear evidence of harm.
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Firstpost News broke the news in Mumbai, India on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
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