A judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the federal government from sharing Americans' personal and financial data with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This decision came after Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit, seeking to stop what he described as unlawful access to the Treasury Department's central payment system.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson expressed his concerns, stating, "The court recognized this federal overreach for what it is – a violation of federal law and a threat to people’s privacy and security. It is critical that government spending is transparent and taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently, but this process has clearly been against the law. For now, DOGE can’t access the treasury system and the data it holds – including Social Security numbers. We’re going to keep fighting this case to uphold the longstanding federal protections of Americans’ confidential financial data."
The court highlighted its concerns about potential risks associated with these actions, emphasizing "the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information and the heightened risk that the systems in question will be more vulnerable than before to hacking."
In addition to restricting access for non-Treasury Department employees, the order mandates that political appointees, special government employees, or any non-Treasury employees destroy all materials they have already downloaded from the central banking system.
A copy of the court order is available for public viewing.