Legal and Administrative Actions
The approved the (DOGE) access to (SSA) data, overturning a judge's injunction, sparking dissent among three liberal justices.
U.S. District Judge had restricted DOGE's access, citing potential violations of federal privacy laws and the risk of exposing Americans' private information. The ruling allowed limited access under certain conditions.
Controversies and Criticisms
Critics argue DOGE's access is a "fishing expedition" lacking substantial evidence of fraud, with concerns over the security of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and medical records.
The lawsuit, backed by labor unions and retirees, contends DOGE's actions violate the Privacy Act and the , emphasizing the need for strict data security and privacy protections amidst broad access grants.