A ruling has come down from a U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas, granting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) easier access to files under the custody of the Treasury Department.

This development follows earlier reports that Judge Vargas had been at odds with the Trump administration over access to files detailing government payments. However, in a recent ruling, the judge granted a team of four DOGE analysts unrestricted access to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, a part of the Treasury Department tasked with the management of government payments that reach into the trillions.

Judge Vargas further ruled that the Trump administration and DOGE do not require court permission to augment the team of analysts reviewing Treasury files. This ruling signifies a notable shift from her April decision, in which only some files were approved for DOGE review, with a mandate for a system to maintain the integrity of the review process.

It appears the judge’s satisfaction with the implemented system has led to her latest ruling. As she stated, “There is little utility in having this Court function as Treasury’s de facto human resources officer each time a new team member is onboarded.”

In March, Judges Vargas and U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer received added scrutiny following their rulings preventing DOGE from accessing the Treasury system. This scrutiny dates back to February, when some judges, including Vargas and Engelmayer, were criticized by congressional Republicans and DOGE leader Elon Musk for hindering the Trump administration’s efforts to review government spending in search of fraud and waste.

In conclusion, the recent ruling has raised important questions about the balance of power between the judicial and executive branches and the role of oversight in maintaining governmental efficiency. But for now, it seems DOGE analysts have been green-lighted for more comprehensive access to Treasury files.