Medford, Ore. – In a significant legal development, a U.S. District Court has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE Team from accessing sensitive personal information, such as bank account details and Social Security numbers, from the Treasury Department’s central payment system. The decision comes after a lawsuit filed by Oregon and 18 other states over concerns about the security risks posed by the DOGE Team’s involvement.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield of Oregon welcomed the ruling, emphasizing the protection it provides to Oregonians. In a statement, Rayfield described the Trump administration’s decision to allow DOGE access to such crucial data as “reckless” and expressed relief that the court intervened. “Today’s decision provides important protection to Oregonians. Reckless decisions by the Trump administration and Elon Musk have risked exposing highly sensitive personal and financial information,” Rayfield said. “The court correctly put a stop to that until the federal government proves that everyone who has access to that information has been properly vetted and trained.”
The lawsuit, supported by 18 other states, alleges that the Trump administration unlawfully granted Musk’s DOGE Team access to sensitive government data without sufficient oversight. The court’s ruling pointed out that the DOGE Team had minimal training and lacked clear security clearance, raising “serious risks” about the safety of the data.
The court has mandated that the Treasury Department submit a report within the next month, showing that all DOGE Team members have been adequately vetted and trained before being granted access to such sensitive information.
This decision represents a significant victory for Oregon and the other states involved in the case, as it underscores the importance of ensuring that individuals with access to confidential information are properly trained and security-checked. Rayfield reaffirmed Oregon’s commitment to protecting its citizens from potential federal overreach and vowed to continue advocating for robust security measures in public agencies.
The case highlights growing concerns over data security and the role of private entities in handling sensitive government information, with the court’s ruling setting a precedent for future oversight and legal scrutiny in such matters.