A federal judge’s order that blocked the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to student loan data expires Monday. The dispute stems from lawsuits filed by over a dozen states and the University of California Student Association, citing privacy concerns. A decision on whether to grant or deny access is expected soon.
Attorneys general from states like Connecticut and New York argue that DOGE’s access to financial data at the Treasury Department constitutes a major data breach and violates the separation of powers.
“This is the largest data breach in American history,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. “Our job as state attorneys general is to protect and safeguard our states from cyber attacks and cybercrime.”
Despite DOGE’s restricted access to Education Department records, the agency has already terminated $900 million in diversity and equity-related contracts and grants. The future of DOGE’s access to federal financial data remains uncertain.
