The US Treasury is facing a lawsuit over claims it unlawfully granted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to millions of Americans' financial and personal data. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) filed the lawsuit in Washington, DC, accusing the Treasury and Secretary Scott Bessent of illegally sharing sensitive information.

The lawsuit follows concerns raised by US Senator Ron Wyden, who alleged that DOGE had full access to the Treasury's payments system, which includes names, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and other private data. Prominent Democrats, including Senate leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Elizabeth Warren, have condemned the move, arguing that DOGE lacks any legal authority over federal spending or data access.

Schumer has pledged to introduce legislation to prevent further interference, stating that DOGE is not a legitimate government agency. Warren warned that the system is now "at the mercy of Elon Musk," raising fears over potential misuse of financial records. The Treasury and DOGE have yet to respond to the allegations.