A federal judge has ordered an official from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to testify and provide documents in response to a lawsuit filed against the Trump administration by labor unions. The unions are seeking to block DOGE from accessing sensitive Labor Department data, arguing that it would violate privacy laws. The judge characterized DOGE as “opaque” and granted a request to conduct depositions with staffers from various government departments. The lawsuit aims to gain insight into the structure and authority of DOGE to determine if employees have the right to view individual information under the Privacy Act. The White House has not yet commented on the matter.
Musk and DOGE have been involved in several lawsuits, including one alleging violations of federal transparency laws. A nonprofit organization has filed a lawsuit seeking information about the United States DOGE Service (DOGE) under the Freedom of Information Act. Congressional Republicans are pressing for more transparency at DOGE, and the Trump administration has defended the organization’s transparency efforts. Labor groups have raised concerns about DOGE accessing sensitive information about federal workers and potential conflicts of interest. Trump has defended Musk, stating that he is “sacrificing a lot” in his role. The situation highlights ongoing legal battles and questions about transparency within DOGE.
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