Judge Bars DOGE 'Fishing Expedition' Of Social Security Data

By Lauren Berg · March 20, 2025, 10:33 PM EDT

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency cannot have access to sensitive Social Security Administration systems, a Maryland federal judge ruled Thursday, saying the entity's search for fraud is a "fishing expedition"...

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Case Information

Case Title

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO et al v. Social Security Administration et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-00596

Court

Maryland

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

February 21, 2025