1. Federal Courts Blocking DOGE’s Access to Treasury Department Payment Systems:

A federal judge has temporarily limited DOGE’s access to the U.S. Treasury’s payment systems. This decision came after concerns were raised about DOGE’s attempts to halt funds to agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides humanitarian aid globally. Critics argue that such actions could disrupt essential services and overstep legal boundaries.  

2. Suspension of the Federal Worker Buyout Plan:

The administration proposed a plan encouraging federal employees to accept voluntary buyouts as part of efforts to downsize the government. However, a federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted this plan, citing potential legal and ethical concerns. Unions representing federal workers have also expressed opposition, questioning the plan’s legality and potential impact on employees.  

3. Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship:

President Trump signed an executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to individuals born on U.S. soil. This move has faced legal challenges, with courts delaying its implementation due to questions about its constitutionality and potential conflicts with the 14th Amendment.  

4. Extension of the Block on the Federal Funding Freeze:

Efforts by the administration to freeze federal funds, particularly those appropriated by Congress for agencies like USAID, have been met with legal challenges. Courts have extended blocks on these funding freezes, emphasizing that the executive branch lacks the authority to unilaterally withhold funds designated by the legislative branch.