Court Blocks Musk from Accessing Social Security Records in Major Win

Federal Court Blocks Elon Musk's Access to Social Security Data

A significant legal decision emerged from Baltimore this Thursday, as a federal court issued an order preventing Elon Musk and his associates from accessing Social Security records. This temporary restraining order is a pivotal development in the ongoing efforts to protect sensitive personal information from unauthorized access.

The court's decision came after a lawsuit was filed by Democracy Forward on behalf of AFSCME, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the American Federation of Teachers. The ruling aims to thwart Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from infringing upon the Social Security Administration's data systems.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders lauded the court's ruling, describing it as a "major win" for both working individuals and retirees across the nation. In a statement following the court's decision, Saunders emphasized, "The court saw that Elon Musk and his unqualified lackeys present a grave danger to Social Security and have illegally accessed the data of millions of Americans. This decision will not only force them to delete any data they have currently saved, but it will also block them from further sharing, accessing or disclosing our Social Security information."

Reflecting on the successful legal action, Saunders added that AFSCME is "proud to have led the case against this power grab that threatens the economic well-being of millions of seniors and people with disabilities." He affirmed the commitment to continue defending Social Security for both current and future generations.

Prior to the court's decision, AFSCME members and allies, including working individuals and retirees, gathered outside the Baltimore courtroom to protest against Musk's actions. The demonstrators called for the protection of Social Security benefits, urging Musk and his associates to respect Americans' hard-earned entitlements.

In response to this and similar challenges, AFSCME encourages individuals to Get Organized to effectively safeguard the rights and benefits of working people and retirees.