Day 205
August 12, 2025
2 documented events
- Serious Rights Violation Corruption & Self-Dealing
4th Circuit appeals court lifts blocks on DOGE access to Treasury, OPM, and Education
A 2-1 panel of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates district court injunctions blocking DOGE access to OPM, Treasury, and Education Department systems. Judge Julius Richardson, a Trump appointee, cites the Supreme Court's SSA ruling to justify lifting restrictions across all three agencies. DOGE regains access to IRS taxpayer data and federal student loan records.
From: DOGE Unauthorized Access to Treasury, OPM, and Social Security Databases
- Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Corruption & Self-Dealing
4th Circuit appeals court lifts restrictions on DOGE access
A 2-1 panel of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates the district court injunction blocking DOGE access to Treasury, OPM, and Education Department systems. Judge Julius Richardson, a Trump appointee, writes that the district court 'abused its discretion.' DOGE regains access to IRS systems containing all taxpayer information.
From: DOGE Associates Gained Access to $6 Trillion Treasury Payment System