1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to seize control of IRS and Treasury systems, threatening financial security, privacy, and state autonomy. California must act immediately to protect residents, agencies, and financial operations from this intrusion. Unauthorized Access to IRS Data DOGE has sought access to the IRS’s Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), which contains confidential tax records of California residents and businesses. If DOGE gains control, California taxpayers risk privacy violations and potential financial abuse. The state must block unauthorized data sharing and legally challenge DOGE’s overreach. Threats to Treasury-Managed Payments in California DOGE operatives have attempted to take control of Treasury payment systems, which process Social Security, federal aid, and state-federal funding allocations. This could jeopardize benefits for millions of Californians if payments are delayed or manipulated. California must ensure these payments remain protected. Immediate Actions California Must Take 1. Prohibit State Agencies from Cooperating with DOGE – Ensure no California-based IRS or Treasury office shares data without legal authorization. 2. Investigate State-Level Exposure – The Attorney General should review whether state agencies are at risk of DOGE intrusion. 3. Pass Legal Protections for California Taxpayers – Strengthen laws preventing unauthorized state-federal data sharing. 4. Work with Other States to Resist DOGE’s Power Grab – California should lead a multi-state legal challenge against DOGE’s intrusion. California Must Defend Its Sovereignty DOGE is a federal entity operating without oversight, threatening financial stability and privacy. If California does not act, this sets a precedent for future administrations to override state control. The state must take immediate action to block DOGE, protect taxpayer data, and prevent federal manipulation of state finances.