Federal judge restricts DOGE's access to personalized Social Security data immediately

A federal judge in Baltimore has issued a preliminary injunction restricting the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data, temporarily limiting its ability to utilize personalized information for DOGE. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander on Thursday. This move aims to protect the privacy and security of individuals' sensitive information. The specifics of the restriction are yet to be disclosed.