A federal judge’s recent decision clearly states that protecting America’s sovereignty comes first, as he ruled that the IRS can share immigrant tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The court decision struck down attempts by liberal nonprofit groups to block this critical enforcement tool.
Illegal aliens who file taxes will no longer enjoy the same privacy protections as legal residents.
This week, Trump’s appointee, Federal Judge Friedrich, denied a preliminary injunction that would have prevented the IRS from sharing tax information with ICE.
The ruling reinforces the administration’s policy of using all available government resources to identify and deport those illegally present in the United States.
The lawsuit was filed by nonprofit organizations that have long advocated for privacy protections for illegal aliens who pay taxes using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs).
These groups argued that the data-sharing agreement violates federal tax privacy laws.
Yet, Judge Friedrich disagreed, ruling that illegal aliens do not have the same privacy expectations when it comes to immigration enforcement.
The court resolution explicitly permits the IRS to share information obtained through audits and investigations with ICE for criminal enforcement purposes.
Friedrich clarified that while tax returns remain protected, a taxpayer’s identity is not considered protected tax return information under federal law – a crucial distinction enabling immigration authorities to identify illegal aliens.
Furthermore, the ruling comes after significant internal upheaval at the IRS, including the resignation of former acting commissioner Melanie Krause over the data-sharing agreement.
Her departure signals the administration’s determination to move forward with this enforcement strategy despite resistance from career bureaucrats who have long protected illegal immigrants from consequences.
Under Trump’s directive, the Treasury Department strongly supports this agreement as a key component of the administration’s comprehensive approach to immigration enforcement.
By allowing agencies to share critical information, the government can now more efficiently identify individuals who are violating immigration laws while also potentially committing tax fraud.
Predictably, the left-leaning organizations behind the lawsuit are already looking for ways to continue obstructing immigration enforcement.
Their representatives stated they will be “keeping a close watch” on DHS and IRS actions, threatening further legal challenges despite the clear ruling that the data-sharing agreement is lawful.
“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,” their lawyer stated.
Ultimately, this decision represents another victory for the Trump administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and protecting American sovereignty.
By allowing federal agencies to cooperate in identifying individuals illegally present in the country, the government is finally using all tools at its disposal to address the border crisis that has burdened American taxpayers for far too long.
