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Biden-appointed judge hands Letitia James setback in latest Trump legal clash
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In Short: Biden-appointed Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed a lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James over access to Treasury systems.
Biden-appointed U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed a lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James against the Trump administration over access to sensitive Treasury systems.
The lawsuit, filed by James and 18 other states, alleged that the Trump administration had unlawfully allowed DOGE-affiliated employees access to these systems, potentially jeopardizing state financial information and federal payments.
Vargas ruled that the plaintiffs' claims were now moot, as the access issues had been resolved.
James had argued that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority by granting DOGE access to Treasury systems, which process federal payments and contain sensitive financial information.
The decision marks a setback for James in her ongoing legal battles with former President Donald Trump.
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- New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at Manhattan Federal Courthouse on February 14, 2025, in New York City.