The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing the government for access to records related to DOGE. The lawsuit claims that the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration have violated the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, DOGE associates have been granted access to sensitive data at the Department of Labor, including information on migrant farm workers and visa applicants. A master database is being built by DOGE to surveil and track immigrants using data from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and IRS. Furthermore, US Customs and Border Protection plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding efforts to track individuals who self-deport. There are also concerns about health and human services data accessed by DOGE without proper security training. Lastly, CBP has revoked protections for pregnant women and infants in custody.
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