Court Allows IRS-ICE Data Sharing Under Trump Administration
A federal judge has upheld a controversial Trump administration plan allowing the IRS to share taxpayer data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agreement aims to locate and deport unauthorized immigrants under criminal investigation for defying deportation orders.
District Judge Dabney Friedrich, appointed by Trump, dismissed claims from immigrant-rights groups that the deal violated taxpayer confidentiality laws. The court ruled the agreement aligns with legal exceptions for criminal investigations, not civil deportation actions.
The ruling is a win for Trump’s immigration agenda, despite internal IRS objections. Plaintiffs may appeal.
Critics argue the plan could erode trust in the tax system, as immigrant communities fear their information may now be used for enforcement rather than kept confidential.
