Supreme Court Decides DOGE Access to Social Security Records

The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to allow Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to Social Security systems containing personal data of millions of Americans, arguing this is necessary to target waste and alleged fraud within the program. This move follows a Maryland judge's ruling that restricted DOGE's access under federal privacy laws, permitting only redacted data to be reviewed. The administration contends that the restrictions disrupt urgent government efficiency work and overstep judicial authority into executive matters. Critics, including labor unions and retirees represented by Democracy Forward, have challenged the access, sparking ongoing legal battles and reflecting wider resistance to Trump's executive reforms. Musk, who has characterized Social Security as a "Ponzi scheme," maintains that reducing waste in the program is crucial for cutting government spending. The Supreme Court is now being asked to temporarily lift the block as the case continues.