Day 205

August 12, 2025

2 documented events

  1. 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.

  2. 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.