<div class="info"><span class="label-bg">NEW</span>You can now listen to Fox News articles! </div>

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) landed a major legal win on Tuesday.&nbsp;

A federal appeals court has ruled DOGE can access certain potentially sensitive data on Americans – from the Departments of Education, Treasury and from the Office of Personnel Management.&nbsp;

A panel of judges from the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals lifted a preliminary injunction that had blocked access temporarily, citing privacy concerns. The computerized data could include access to Social Security numbers and immigration and citizenship status. The case will continue to be litigated on the merits, but for now it is a legal victory for the Trump administration.&nbsp;

<i>This is a developing story. Check back for updates.</i>

<div class="author-bio"><p>Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on X: <a href="https://x.com/danimwallace" target="_blank">@danimwallace</a>.&nbsp;</p></div>

A federal appeals court struck down a preliminary injunction that limited the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Americans' data.{ai:summary}<p>A 4th Circuit panel lifted a preliminary injunction, allowing DOGE to access data from Education, Treasury and the OPM.</p><p>The data could include Social Security numbers and immigration status; the case continues on the merits, a legal win for the Trump administration. #politics</p>

DOGE lands big legal win as appeals court strikes down preliminary injunction

Loading...