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The federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected efforts from a group of unions to prevent President Donald Trump’s administration efficiency or custodial authorities from accessing potentially sensitive U.S. user data from several government agencies.
A judge in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals 2-1 ruled to evacuate the lower court’s preliminary injunction that prevented Doge from accessing certain user data on fears that Doge’s access would violate federal privacy laws.
The ruling is a recent victory for the Trump administration, allowing Doge to access sensitive user information compiled by the U.S. Department of Education, Treasury and the Office of Personnel Management.
The union has filed privacy issues and has filed lawsuits to block access.
2-1 The Court of Appeal ruled to withdraw the preliminary injunction from the lower court taught by U.S. District Court Judge Deborah Boardma and returned it to the lower court for trial on his case.
Computer data can include access to social security numbers, immigration and citizenship. The case will continue to be litigated on merit, but for now, it is a legal victory for the Trump administration.
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