Government Workers Sue Over Alleged Illegal DOGE Server: What You Need to Know

Federal employees are taking legal action against a controversial server linked to Elon Musk’s associates, claiming it poses a privacy risk and violates federal laws.

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1. The Controversial DOGE Server : Federal employees are suing to disconnect a server reportedly operated by Elon Musk’s associates from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

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2. Alleged Violation of Federal Law : The lawsuit claims the server was installed without a required privacy assessment under the 2002 E-Government Act.

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3. OPM Officials Locked Out of System : Senior OPM officials were reportedly locked out of their own data systems, allegedly by Musk’s allies.

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4. Broader Concerns Across Government Agencie : The OPM isn’t the only agency affected. A former Musk employee allegedly has direct access to US Treasury Department systems.

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5. Legal and Political Fallout : Interim US Attorney Ed Martin has publicly supported Musk’s activities on X (formerly Twitter), vowing to take legal action against anyone who interferes.

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The lawsuit against the DOGE server highlights growing concerns about privacy, cybersecurity, and oversight in federal IT systems.

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Federal employees are taking legal action against a controversial server linked to Elon Musk’s associates, claiming it poses a privacy risk and violates federal laws.

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