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Judge Denies States' Bid to Halt Musk Access to U.S. Agencies for Now
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Zoe Tillman
News February 18, 2025 at 05:26 PM
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What You Need To Know
- A 14-state coalition sought to block Elon Musk's DOGE from federal agencies, saying the group had overstepped its authority.
- The states had raised a valid claim with "serious implications" but needed more evidence of harm, Judge Tanya Chutkan said.
- Chutkan was incredulous that the U.S. Justice Department could not confirm the firing of thousands of federal employees.
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