Judge allows unions’ APA challenge to DOGE data access to proceed
Judge John D. Bates ruled April 17, 2025, that unions (AFL-CIO, AFGE, SEIU, others) can proceed with APA challenge against DOGE’s access to Americans’ PII at DOL, CFPB, HHS. Court found agencies’ “across-the-board policies” granting DOGE personnel access to sensitive records constitute “final agency action” reviewable under APA. DOL told staff give DOGE “anything they want.” Privacy Act claims denied.
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Sources (4)
- Judge OK's labor groups' challenge to DOGE data work at DOL, CFPB, HHS (2025-04-17)
- Judge Declines to Block DOGE Access to Labor, Health, CFPB Data (2025-04-17)
- Unions Expand Suit to Block Elon Musk from Accessing Private Data at DOL, HHS and CFPB (2025-04-10)
- Labor and Economic Organizations Ask Judge to Stop DOGE Access to Three Federal Agencies (2025-04-15)
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