South Raleigh News

Attorney General Jeff Jackson has initiated legal action against the federal government, aiming to halt the sharing of personal and financial data with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit contends that this data sharing is unlawful.

Jackson expressed concerns about the potential risks posed by this policy change. "This is federal overreach that puts millions of Americans at risk by exposing confidential financial data without legal justification," he stated. He emphasized that existing federal protections are in place for valid reasons and argued that the new policy violates these laws, thereby threatening privacy and security.

The controversy stems from a recent policy adopted on February 2, 2025, by the Treasury Department. This policy allows individuals associated with DOGE access to its central payment system. This system manages crucial funding for Social Security payments, veterans' benefits, Medicare and Medicaid payments, among others. It also oversees billions of dollars used by states for essential services such as law enforcement and public education. Federal regulations restrict access to this system to Treasury Department employees who have a legitimate need.

In response, Attorney General Jackson seeks an injunction from the court to prevent unauthorized access to citizens' financial data and Social Security information.

Joining Jackson in this lawsuit are Attorneys General from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

A copy of the filing is available for public review.