Why is the National Federation of Federal Employees filing a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Officials?
The National Federation of Federal Employees is filing a lawsuit to block Elon Musk and his team from accessing private IRS records. The union wants a judge to review the case before granting such access, arguing that sensitive government information is typically segregated between career employees and political appointees to prevent misappropriation. According to critics, the concern is that Musk's initiatives would break down established walls that keep sensitive tax information protected, potentially giving political appointees access to private financial data. This represents one of multiple federal lawsuits challenging the Trump administration and Musk's government efficiency efforts.
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Federal Employee Union Sues to Block Elon Musk's Access to IRS Records
CBS News·8 months ago