A federal judge has ruled that the IRS can share tax data with ICE, enabling deportation efforts against undocumented immigrants. This decision, a win for the Trump administration, denies a preliminary injunction requested by nonprofit groups arguing for privacy protections for immigrants who pay taxes. Judge Dabney Friedrich specified that the IRS and Department of Homeland Security must adhere strictly to legal limitations, reflecting the ongoing tension over Trump's immigration policies. The ruling arrives amid criticism of IRS data-sharing practices, highlighting the political divide over immigration enforcement.
The plaintiffs are disappointed in the Court's denial of our preliminary injunction, but the case is far from over. We are considering our options.
The Department of Homeland Security and the IRS can't venture beyond the strict limitations spelled out in the case.
The Treasury Department says the agreement with ICE will help carry out President Donald Trump's agenda to secure U.S. borders and is part of his larger nationwide immigration strategy.
So far, DHS has not made formal requests for taxpayer data and plaintiffs will be keeping a close watch.
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