Posted on 02/07/2025 11:36:48 PM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com
Feb 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday declined to block Elon Musk's government cost-cutting department from accessing the U.S. Department of Labor's systems, an initial setback for the government employee unions resisting his efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy.
The temporary ruling by U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington, D.C., is the first step in a lawsuit against the Labor Department by one of the largest U.S. labor unions, which alleges billionaire Musk could obtain sensitive information about investigations into his own companies and competitors by accessing government computer systems.
Bates ruled that "although the Court harbors concerns about defendants’ alleged conduct," the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) had not shown it was harmed by the Labor Department's actions.
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said in a statement that the decision was "a setback, but not a defeat," and that the union would provide more evidence to support its claims. A Department of Labor spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent late on Friday.
President Donald Trump has deputized Musk, the world's richest person and owner of electric vehicle company Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab, space technology company SpaceX and other businesses, with leading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to identify fraud and waste in the government.
Musk's efforts have alarmed lawmakers and advocacy groups who say he is overstepping his authority by seeking to dismantle agencies responsible for critical government programs and fire federal workers en masse.
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
SUMMARY
• Judge says plaintiff union has not shown it was harmed
• Unions fear Musk’s access to sensitive data on probes and competitors
• Musk’s role raises concerns over dismantling agencies, firing federal workers
No harm is kissing cousins to no standing
Ut oh....
A federal judge declined to block Musk’s DOGE from accessing US Dept of Labor’s systems,
a “setback” for govt employee unions resisting efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy.
Ohnoes!
The griftocrats are angry!
Blood pressure is up, too.
Sounds like the AFL-CIO is alleging that the Labor Dept. has an ongoing investigation of Musk. Which was apparently secret ... until now.
I support 100% Elon Musk efforts to do what he is doing. However, for tactical purpose, it’s probably better at this point to limit his posting on facts such as “It’s disgusting! The USAID spent 50 million on DEI efforts in wall street” or something like that, but not “The USAID needs to be dismantle right away!”
Don’t give the left-wing judges any opportunity to stop what he’s doing.
BTTT
Sic’em Doggie!
an initial setback for the government employee unions...
No, it’s not an initial one...they’re ####ed.
Trying to spin it like they have a million routes to go.
Judge shopping stops at the SCOTUS..and though many here just KNEE JERK dislike entities sometimes...the SCOTUS has helped us a LOT the past year
BUMP
The way this is happening is making the cockroaches scramble out of the cracks in panic and exposing more of them.
Yes, I agree. Just put the light on them, but Musk shouldn’t post any recommendation to close or abolish the agencies. Let the president or respective secretaries do it.
A ROGUE DC Judge!! He’s WHITE MALE and MAYBE a little conservative!!! How did this happen???
Federal judge rules not to immediately block DOGE access to Labor Department systems
SIC ‘EM, Elon!!
How long before federal bureaucrats start showing up at the office wearing MAGA hats?
There are most likely rules against such dress, but it’s fun to think about.
Good point.
Yep, lots of "sensitive" and sore spots at there that need to poked and prodded. Like giant pustules they will ooze with the corruption that is the life blood of the demonrat party.
GO TRUMP GO.!
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