Tanya S. Chutkan, Musk and DOGE

Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data
A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.
How Elon Musk and DOGE’s temporary win from Judge Chutkan could turn into a loss
Refusing to rule against Musk and DOGE right now, the judge signaled a different possible outcome down the line.
Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees
A federal judge says she will quickly rule on a request to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive data and firing employees at several federal agencies.
Judge denies Democrat-led effort to block DOGE access, citing lack of proven harm
A Wasington, D.C.-based federal judge has declined to block billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing government data or firing federal employees.
Judge rejects Democrat-led effort to block Musk, DOGE from federal agencies
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected the request of 14 Democratic state attorneys general Tuesday to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing data at federal agencies.
Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
A federal judge refused Tuesday to immediately block billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs.
Judge denies request to temporarily block DOGE's mass firings, access to data
A federal judge denied an urgent request to temporarily block Elon Musk and DOGE from firing employees or accessing records from a half a dozen government agencies.
Judge Declines to Block Musk Team’s Foray Into Federal Agencies
A coalition of states had sought to temporarily block Elon Musk’s operatives from having access to sensitive data and ordering mass firings.
Judge Chutkan Reluctant To Restrain Elon Musk
Fourteen states warned Chutkan that DOGE will begin firing Department of Education civil rights officers on Wednesday.
State AGs’ early loss in Musk case likely a blessing in disguise
Judge Chutkan’s order denying temporary relief could make it more likely that the law and Constitution catch up to Musk’s ...
Judge Wants DOGE Facts, Not Fears
Judge Chutkan says Democratic plaintiffs need evidence of harm.
Judge Chutkan Calls Presidents Day Hearing in DOGE Case
Judge Tanya Chutkan has ordered a special Presidents Day hearing in a case taken by 14 states against Elon Musk's Department ...
Judge warns of Musk's 'unchecked authority' in DOGE ruling | Morning in America
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday refused the request of 14 Democratic state attorneys general to immediately ...