Federal Lawsuit

AFL-CIO v. DOGE - Data Access Challenge

AFL-CIO and various unions sued to halt DOGE access to Department of Labor, HHS, and CFPB systems. Judge Bates declined preliminary injunction for lack of irreparable harm but left door open for merits case, stating the court's 'concerns are as grave as ever' and 'by no means green-lights DOGE Affiliates' access to Americans' most sensitive information.'

Filed

Case Details

AFL-CIO and various unions sued to halt DOGE access to Department of Labor, HHS, and CFPB systems. Judge Bates declined preliminary injunction for lack of irreparable harm but left door open for merits case, stating the court's 'concerns are as grave as ever' and 'by no means green-lights DOGE Affiliates' access to Americans' most sensitive information.'

Date Filed

2025-02-05

Status

Filed

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Outcome

Preliminary injunction denied; case proceeding on merits

Related Executive Actions (1)

Creation of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency)

Renames the U.S. Digital Service as DOGE, led by Elon Musk. Initially tasked with tech modernization, expanded to dismantling agencies, halting programs, firing employees, and accessing sensitive data systems. Partnership for Public Service estimated DOGE cuts cost taxpayers $135 billion. Only 35% of Americans approve.

Partially Implemented
Executive OrderGovernment Reform
Executive Office of the President
1 challenge2025-01-20

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • AFL-CIO
  • American Federation of Government Employees
  • National Treasury Employees Union
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