Ellen Hollander
Ellen Hollander is a U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland, known for her judicial rulings that often focus on privacy and civil rights issues. She recently gained attention for ordering the U.S. Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to immediately erase all personal data it had collected from the Social Security Administration (SSA), citing concerns over privacy violations and potential security threats. Her decision reflects a careful consideration of the balance between government oversight and the protection of individual rights.
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Ellen Hollander was the district judge who prohibited DOGE from accessing personal data.
La Corte Suprema otorga a DOGE acceso a los registros del seguro social
Venezuela· 2025-06-07
Maryland District Judge Ellen Hollander deemed DOGE's Social Security investigations a 'fishing expedition'.
Win for Trump administration: US Supreme Court allows DOGE to access social security data; transparency obligations limited
India· 2025-06-06
Ellen Hollander is the US District Judge who issued a preliminary injunction regarding DOGE's access to sensitive data.
Supreme Court restores DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data and says it doesn’t have to turn over documents
United States· 2025-06-06
Ellen Hollander is the federal magistrate who issued the order blocking access to Social Security data.
El Gobierno Trump pide al Supremo que permita a DOGE acceso a datos de la Seguridad Social
Panama· 2025-05-03
US District Judge Ellen Hollander described DOGE’s efforts as a 'fishing expedition' that was 'in search of a fraud epidemic, based on little more than suspicion.'
Trump brings DOGE fight over access to Social Security data to Supreme CourtUnited States· 2025-05-02
US District Judge Ellen Hollander wrote that the Privacy Act is not toothless and defendants cannot flout the law.
DOGE is building a master database for immigration enforcement, sources sayUnited States· 2025-04-25
U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction restricting the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to Social Security data.
Federal judge temporarily restricts DOGE access to Social Security dataUnited States· 2025-04-18
Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction preventing the DOGE from accessing confidential information.
Etats-Unis : une juge fédérale limite l’accès du DOGE aux données de la Sécurité sociale
France· 2025-04-18
US District Judge Ellen Hollander requested the acting commissioner to attend a hearing to clarify discrepancies in the case.
‘Breathtaking in its audacity’: Trump’s conflict with judges has escalated to new heightsUnited States· 2025-04-17
Ellen Hollander issued a temporary restraining order against the Social Security Administration.
Com Musk à frente, governo dos EUA tenta unificar os dados privados dos americanos
Brazil· 2025-04-10
Judge Ellen Hollander ordered that DOGE must delete all personal data it has collected.
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Croatia· 2025-03-21
US District Judge Ellen Hollander determined that the team received extensive access to sensitive Social Security Administration data without adequate justification for their fraud investigation.
'Fishing expedition': US Judge limits Elon Musk-led DOGE's access to social security system dataIndia· 2025-03-21Judge Ellen Hollander described Musk's team's actions as a 'fishing expedition' for personal information.
Суд в США закрыл команде Маска доступ к личным данным американцев: 21 марта 2025, 06:58
Kazakhstan· 2025-03-21US District Judge Ellen Hollander blocked the Social Security Administration from giving access to sensitive data.
DOGE blocked from accessing sensitive Social Security data, after judge raises concerns of a ‘fishing expedition’United States· 2025-03-20
Judge Ellen Hollander ordered that DOGE must delete all personal data it has collected.
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