The US Treasury faces a lawsuit from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, accusing it of unlawfully granting Elon Musk and his efficiency organization access to the personal and financial data of millions of Americans. The lawsuit, filed on February 3, claims that this access constitutes an unprecedented invasion of privacy, with critics asserting that citizens should not have to share their information with private entities like Musk's DOGE. The controversy has gained traction amid broader concerns from top Democrats, including Senate leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Elizabeth Warren, about the implications of Musk's access. They argue that DOGE, which seems to reference the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin, lacks the authority to manage sensitive government systems. The complaint also highlights allegations made by Senator Ron Wyden that the Treasury’s payments system, containing extensive personal data, has been compromised. The affected information includes Social Security numbers, birth dates, and bank account details. Schumer pledged to introduce legislation to prevent such unauthorized access in the future.

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