Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency can continue accessing federal data systems. A U.S. district judge denied a temporary restraining order requested by Democratic state attorneys general. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled the states failed to show imminent harm, though she acknowledged their constitutional concerns over Musk’s role. The lawsuit argues that Musk’s position violates the Appointments Clause, which requires Senate confirmation for federal officers with significant authority. While Chutkan called the states’ case “strong,” she said it did not meet the emergency action threshold. Other lawsuits challenge DOGE’s access to restricted IT systems.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency can continue accessing federal
00:07data systems.
00:08A U.S. District Judge denied a temporary restraining order requested by Democratic State Attorneys
00:13General.
00:14Judge Tonya Chacon ruled the states failed to show immediate harm, though she acknowledged
00:19their constitutional concerns over Musk's role.
00:23The lawsuit argues that Musk's position violates the Appointments Clause, which requires
00:28Senate confirmations for federal officers with significant authority.
00:32While Chacon called the state's case strong, she said it did not meet the emergency action
00:36threshold.
00:37Other lawsuits challenge judges' access to restricted IT systems.