Judge extends DOGE ban on Treasury Department payment systems

Published February 22, 2025 1:22pm ET



A federal judge in New York extended a ban prohibiting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment system.

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued a ruling on Friday granting a preliminary injunction requested by 19 Democratic state attorneys general to keep DOGE from accessing the records while the case plays out in court. 

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.