Federal Judge Blocks DOGE From Social Security Database, Calls Efforts a “Fishing Expedition”
In yet another judicial roadblock against President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal judge on Thursday barred DOGE from accessing Social Security Administration (SSA) systems, dealing a blow to the administration’s efforts to root out fraud.
🚨 U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander, an Obama appointee, sided with left-wing labor unions and activist groups who sued DOGE and Elon Musk, accusing them of “overreach” in their investigations.
“The DOGE Team is essentially engaged in a fishing expedition at SSA, in search of a fraud epidemic, based on little more than suspicion,” Judge Hollander wrote in her ruling.
“It has launched a search for the proverbial needle in the haystack, without any concrete knowledge that the needle is actually in the haystack.”
The ruling temporarily halts DOGE’s investigation, which aimed to identify fraud, waste, and abuse within Social Security disability and benefits programs.
Who Sued DOGE and the Trump Administration?
The lawsuit was brought by several far-left organizations, including:
📌 AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees)
📌 Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA)
📌 American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
These groups filed suit against:
📌 Social Security Administration (SSA)
📌 DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency)
📌 Elon Musk (Senior Advisor to President Trump & de facto head of DOGE)
📌 Leland Dudek (Acting SSA Commissioner)
📌 Michael Russo (SSA CIO)
📌 Amy Gleason (DOGE Acting Administrator)
🚨 SEE THE COURT DOCUMENT HERE: 📜 LINK
DOGE’s Mission: Exposing Social Security Fraud
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was tasked with streamlining government operations and eliminating fraud across various agencies, including:
✅ SSA Disability Fraud Investigations
✅ Medicare & Medicaid Audits
✅ Wasteful Spending in Federal Agencies
Elon Musk and DOGE officials launched an investigation into potentially billions of dollars in fraudulent Social Security payments, including cases of:
🔍 Fake disability claims
🔍 Dead individuals still receiving benefits
🔍 People collecting benefits under false identities
🔥 DOGE’s goal was simple: ensure Social Security benefits go to those who actually qualify.
“The American taxpayer deserves to know where their money is going,” Musk said.
“If there is no fraud, then what are they afraid of?”
Judge Hollander Protects the Swamp
Critics argue that Judge Hollander’s ruling protects corrupt bureaucrats and prevents transparency in Social Security payments.
🔥 Legal experts note that the ruling ignores the President’s executive authority to investigate fraud and ensure fiscal responsibility.
🔥 Republicans in Congress are now calling for an appeal and potentially stripping activist judges of the power to block executive investigations.
🚨 Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said:
“The idea that unelected judges can block an investigation into government waste is outrageous. It’s time for Congress to step in and stop these nationwide injunctions.”
What Happens Next?
✅ DOGE is expected to appeal the ruling in the coming days.
✅ Elon Musk has vowed to continue investigating Social Security fraud.
✅ Congressional Republicans may introduce legislation limiting judicial overreach on executive investigations.
✅ The case could end up in the Supreme Court if Trump pushes for an emergency appeal.
👀 Do you think DOGE should have access to investigate Social Security fraud? Should activist judges be stopped? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️🔥
