Social Security, DOGE and JUDGE HOLLANDER

Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security Administration systems that hold sensitive data on millions of Americans.
Trump Administration Action Against Social Security Judges Threatens Fair Access to Benefits
The Trump Justice Department announced on February 20 that it believes the legal protections against firing administrative law judges (ALJs) — independent judges who serve at executive
'We don't know what happens': Judge hears arguments over DOGE's access to private data
A judge heard arguments on Friday about the legality of the Department of Government Efficiency accessing Americans' private data.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE
The program faces a looming bankruptcy date if it is not addressed by Congress. The May 2024 Social Security and Medicare trustees’ report states that Social Security’s trust funds — which cover old age and disability recipients — will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2035. Then, Social Security would be able to pay only 83% of benefits.
Federal judge declines to block DOGE access to Treasury systems
The judge declined to block the employees further after issuing an initial pause to their access, limiting it to two employees with read-only privileges.
Judge weighs blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of people
Labor unions who are suing the Trump administration say DOGE’s “nearly unlimited” access violates privacy laws and presents massive information security risks.
Exclusive: Judges face rise in threats as Musk blasts them over rulings
U.S. Marshals have warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as tech billionaire Elon Musk and other Trump ...
Emergency ruling sought to keep Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
But judges have not always agreed that the risks are imminent enough to block DOGE from government systems.
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DOGE cuts = longer waits, other issues: Reducing SSA staff has consequences
About 65% of those first-time claims are denied, meaning hundreds of thousands of people appeal their claims to a Social Security judge. The average wait time for that hearing is about 15 months.
Outrage and exposure halts Trump's plans for Social Security service cuts
Rachel Maddow shares video of Rep. John Larson channeling the outrage of his constituents at the anticipation that Donald Trump's top donor, Elon Musk, is intending to destroy Social Security in order ...