1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The administration's attempts to access personal data through DOGE raise significant privacy concerns and appear to violate long-standing laws designed to protect citizens' information. The Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits the disclosure of data from federal systems without consent, yet DOGE seems to be gaining unprecedented access across agencies. This is a flagrant intrusion into Americans' private lives. Beyond potential legal violations, allowing an unconfirmed outside entity like DOGE to obtain sensitive personal and financial details is deeply troubling from a civil liberties standpoint. The lawsuits rightly aim to halt these activities and require the deletion of any improperly obtained data. Unfettered government access to private information undermines core democratic values. Preserving privacy rights and holding the administration accountable to follow proper procedures is crucial. I urge you to support the plaintiffs seeking judicial relief to stop DOGE's unwarranted data collection practices. Protecting citizens' personal information from overreach must be a top priority.