Trump Admin Scores Massive DOGE Victory In Federal Appeals Court

The Trump administration achieved a significant victory in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, with a ruling that upheld the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to records from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The court, sitting en banc, overturned a preliminary injunction issued by Maryland District Court Judge Ellen Hollander in April 2025. This injunction had prohibited DOGE personnel from accessing sensitive SSA data. In response, the Trump administration appealed the district court’s decision and sought a stay from the Supreme Court after the 4th Circuit denied its motion for a stay pending appeal. The Supreme Court granted the stay in June, and the 4th Circuit conducted oral arguments on the case in September. The 4th Circuit issued some background re