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Judge appears inclined to deny request to block DOGE's mass firings


Published on 2025-02-17 13:40:47 - MSN
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  • A federal judge appeared inclined to deny an urgent request to temporarily block Elon Musk and DOGE firing federal employees or accessing sensitive government records.

The article discusses a recent court hearing where a federal judge appeared disinclined to issue a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk's plan to cut government-related services at X Corp, formerly known as Twitter. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing that Musk's proposed cuts would violate contractual obligations to provide essential services to government agencies. During the hearing, the judge expressed skepticism about the government's claims of irreparable harm, questioning the specifics of the services in question and the potential alternatives available. The judge's hesitation stems from concerns over the breadth of the government's request and the implications for private companies' freedom to manage their operations. The case highlights ongoing tensions between government oversight and corporate autonomy in the tech industry.

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