The IRS is nearing an agreement with the Trump administration that could compromise the privacy of undocumented immigrants by allowing ICE to access their taxpayer data, including names and addresses. This move, aimed at expediting deportations, has sparked concern among former officials who label it as a breach of trust. The previous IRS commissioner resigned after resisting data requests, while the current acting commissioner has shown a willingness to cooperate with Homeland Security, raising alarms about the implications for undocumented taxpayers who contribute significantly to the economy yet remain denied benefits.
Undocumented immigrants, who contribute nearly $100 billion in taxes each year and help fund benefits like Social Security and Medicare while remaining ineligible to receive them.
The IRS deal represents 'a shocking breach of trust,' said former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Juliette Kayyem.
The Trump administration is close to finalizing the deal in an effort to speed up its mass deportation agenda.
Melanie Krause, who replaced O'Donnell as acting commissioner, 'quickly signaled an interest in collaborating with Homeland Security.'
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